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Early voting locations in Wilmington, N.C.

Casey McAnarney and Malia Benison October 25, 2016

Though election day is not for another few weeks, early voting is underway in North Carolina, and the city of Wilmington has offered a few locations that are open for early voters to visit starting Oct....

Bill Clinton to make an appearance in Wilmington

Hannah Williams, News Editor October 23, 2016

Bill Clinton is scheduled to make an appearance in Wilmington on behalf of his wife, Hillary Clinton, the Democratic nominee for president, on Wednesday, sources confirm. A time has not been set,...

Studies show voter fraud at less than 1 percent, voter ID law struck down

Lucy O'Brien | Staff Writer October 22, 2016

Voter fraud in North Carolina has caused widespread controversy along with the voter ID laws that were recently struck down by both the District and Supreme Courts.The North Carolina legislature passed...

Wilmington’s role as one of the worst cities for heroin and opioid abuse

James LaPorta | Staff Writer October 12, 2016

Editor's note: This article serves as an elaboration on a shorter article published by The Seahawk in August on the same topic.JACKSONVILLE—The desolate podium with the presidential seal stands alone....

N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory speaks to the media Monday, May 9, 2016. He was announcing he has filed a lawsuit asking a federal court to determine that the controversial House Bill 2 is not illegally discriminatory. (Chuck Liddy/Raleigh News & Observer/TNS)

N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory’s legacy

Malia Benison | Assistant News Editor October 10, 2016

Holding office since 2013, Gov. Pat McCrory (R) has decided North Carolina’s government is still in need of his presence and is running for reelection this voting season against his opponent, Roy Cooper...

Hurricane Matthew updates for Wilmington and surrounding areas

Elizabeth Heglar | Lifestyles Editor October 8, 2016

As Hurricane Matthew approached, many Wilmington residents decided to move to higher ground and head inland. Those who decided to stay are now in the beginning stages of what is sure to be a very wet weekend....

U.S. Senate candidate Deborah Ross appeals to women and families of Cape Fear

Hannah L. Williams | Contributing Writer September 27, 2016

On Tuesday, Sept. 20, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, Deborah Ross, visited Wilmington to speak about her plans to help women and families in North Carolina. The event was held downtown at the Hannah...

Protestors confront bicycle officers along Trade Street in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. The protestors were rallying against the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by police on Tuesday evening in the University City area. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer/TNS)

One person shot in Charlotte protest, officer injured

Casey McAnarney | Editor in Chief September 21, 2016

Protestors confront bicycle officers along Trade Street in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. The protestors were rallying against the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by police on Tuesday evening in the University City area. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer/TNS)

New in New Hanover: use of fake ID will result in loss of one’s real ID for 60 days

Hannah Coffman | The Seahawk September 17, 2016

District Attorney Ben David of New Hanover County, at the podium, announced a change in the penalty New Hanover County will use when addressing fake identification cards. He was joined at the Sept. 12...

New penalty for fake IDs in New Hanover

Hannah Coffman | Contributing Writer September 17, 2016

Monday, Sept. 12, Ben David, the District Attorney for New Hanover County, held a press conference at UNC Wilmington and announced a change in the way the district will approach fake identification cards.The...

Prosecutor Lori Lee Gray with a cart full of case files in the court of Commissioner Catherine Pratt, who handles sex trafficking cases at Compton court in Compton, Calif. (Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times/MCT) This is a sight that is not uncommon in Wilmington, N.C. 

Human trafficking remains an issue in Wilmington

Tess Rogers | Contributing Writer September 14, 2016

Despite the lack of community awareness in Wilmington, the issue of human trafficking remains relevant worldwide. However, convenience of transportation, tourist attractions and port access have made Wilmington...

District 9 North Carolina Senate race comes to campus

Meredith Hoffman | Staff Writer September 11, 2016

Democrat Andrew Barnhill and Republican incumbent Michael Lee are both running campaigns for State Senate in North Carolina’s Ninth district. While a State Senate race may not be the top priority on...

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