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    Salette Andrews enters race for Wilmington Council

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    Marlowe Foster announces campaign for Wilmington City Council

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    Sen. Michael Lee receives Razor Walker Award for Public Policy despite protests

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    An interview with the new 2023-2024 SGA Presidents

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    Dr. Aswani K. Volety installed as Chancellor of UNCW

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UNCW mourning the loss of Carly Rae Baron

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor November 2, 2020
At a Halloween gathering this past weekend, UNC Wilmington (UNCW) PCOM junior Carly Rae Baron was shot and later passed away from her injuries, according to reports from WWAY.
UNC System host town halls discussing race and equity

UNC System host town halls discussing race and equity

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor October 28, 2020
On Oct. 27 the UNC System held its first of two town halls for respective students to discuss race and equity. These open forums were a follow up to a previous survey they had sent across campuses to get a better feel of the climate of race and equity at various UNC System universities.
Jenna Wadsworth is the democratic candidate running for NC Commissioner of Agriculture.

Meet the candidates: Jenna Wadsworth

Gia Lash, Contributing Writer October 26, 2020

Jenna Wadsworth is the Democratic candidate running for the North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture. She grew up on a farm in Johnston County, N.C., and attended the North Carolina School of Science...

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New Hanover voter guide 2020: District and county offices

Nicolas Ziccardi, Contributing Writer October 25, 2020
this guide is intended to give you a better glimpse not only at who you are voting for, but what they are running for. 
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New Hanover voter guide 2020: State offices

Nicolas Ziccardi, Contributing Writer October 25, 2020
Not only do local candidates have the greatest control over the facets of life that reach their citizens, but they are also more closely linked and beholden to their constituents.
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New Hanover Voter Guide 2020: Federal offices

Nicolas Ziccardi, Contributing Writer October 25, 2020
Once again, America has reached that hallowed event voters hold both sacred in their hearts and yet seem to dread all the same. One roadblock many Americans face when picking their candidates are not only deciding who to pick but deciphering what position they are running for in the first place. Positions that may read as trivial or, frankly, boring, have potentially the greatest effect on citizens.
A nurse administers a flu vaccination shot to a woman at a free clinic held at a local library on October 14, 2020 in Lakewood, California. (Mario Tama/Getty Images/TNS)

New Hanover County offering free flu shots

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor October 22, 2020
New Hanover County recently announced efforts to help locals get their flu shots this fall. According to a press release released by the county, they will be working in collaboration with New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) and Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) to offer free flu shots to local residents. 
Democratic N.C. Governor Roy Cooper and Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Forest.

Roy Cooper and Dan Forest face off in election debate

Bethanie Simms, Contributing Writer October 18, 2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic took center stage during the 2020 NC governor debate. Gov. Roy Cooper and Lt. Gov. Dan Forest faced off this past Wednesday, just one night before the dueling but...

From left, Sen Thom Tillis (R-NC), Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), speak during a committee oversight hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on August 5, 2020. (Carolyn Kaster/Pool/Abaca Press/TNS)

Senator Thom Tillis tests positive for COVID-19

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor October 4, 2020
Following a weekend with announcements of several politicians, including President Donald Trump, testing positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) N.C. republican Senator Thom Tillis is the latest to receive a positive test result.  
NC shifts to Phase 3

NC shifts to Phase 3

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor October 4, 2020
Under this new phase, which took effect on Oct. 2 and continues through Oct. 23, entertainment venues like amusement parks, movie theaters and bars can open up to limited capacity. 
President Donald Trump speaks to his supporters during a Thursday rally in Freeland, Michigan. (Mandi Wright/Detroit Free Press/TNS)

NextGen NC offers insight into President Trump’s visits to NC

Aurora Xiong, Contributing Writer September 16, 2020

President Donald Trump’s recent visit to N.C. has sparked some discussions behind his intentions. With the 2020 presidential elections quickly approaching, Trump seems to be treading up new ideas on...

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UNCW ranked among the top 100 Public National Universities for 2021

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor September 15, 2020

The 2021 U.S. News & World Report for Top 100 Public Schools ranked UNC Wilmington (UNCW) 95 out of 100. UNCW was also ranked as 187 of 389 for Best National University. This is the second year...

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