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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’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...

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...

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...

Gov. McCrory cuts budgets for UNC school system

Malia Benison @maliabenison | Assistant News Editor • September 6, 2016

Gov. Pat McCrory has administered a new budget cut plan for the state of North Carolina and with it has come retaliation in regards to its lowered funding for the UNC school system.The state, which has...

Hurricane Hermine update

Malia Benison | Assistant News Editor • September 1, 2016

The tropical storm Hermine has now upgraded to hurricane status and is sweeping the lower east coast. 56 Georgia counties have declared a state of emergency and multiple universities are canceling classes...

Republican VP candidate Mike Pence to speak in Wilmington area

Hannah Williams, News Editor • August 23, 2016

Just two weeks after Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made his visit to Wilmington at UNC Wilmington's Trask Coliseum, Trump’s running mate, Mike Pence, will hold a rally at Manufacturing...