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The news site of UNC Wilmington

The Seahawk

Beau-tiful things happening in Wilmington

Ava Hicks | Contributing Writer February 18, 2016

Just minutes from campus, at the intersection of Wrightsville and Kerr, a new business has opened its doors and is touching the hearts of the residents of Wilmington. Locals Amy and Ben Wright are the...

Battle House brings tactical gameplay to Wilmington

Elizabeth Heglar | Contributing Writer February 11, 2016

Laser tag has been a longtime favorite among families, however this enjoyable pastime takes on a different level of competitiveness at a new Wilmington establishment, Battle House. Specializing in tactical...

Panelists address audience questions at Thursday nights viewing of Wilmington on Fire in Kenan Hall.

New documentary showcases Wilmington’s brutal past

Shannon Robinson | Lifestyles Editor January 28, 2016

Panelists address audience questions at Thursday night's viewing of "Wilmington on Fire" in Kenan Hall.

Aaron Carter returns to the Port City with new tour

Shannon Robinson | Lifestyles Editor January 21, 2016

More than a decade has gone by since Aaron Carter released his last full length album. The singer, known for his hit single “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It),” took some time off from music after some...

Confronting the past at the New Hanover County Public Library

Kelsey Prillman | Contributing Writer January 14, 2016

What does freedom really mean? It is a question that was on the minds of the many viewers of the film “Slavery by Another Name,” shown Jan. 9 at the New Hanover County Public Library.“This film blends...

Students experience Wilmington’s annual Riverfest

Casey McAnarney | Assistant News Editor November 26, 2015

Although the event had to be postponed due to weather and bad conditions from Hurricane Joaquin on the original dates, Wilmington’s annual Riverfest went on this past weekend along Wilmington’s downtown...

Soulful funk rock band Villa*Nova to return to The Port City for album release party

Soulful funk rock band Villa*Nova to return to The Port City for album release party

Sierra Shepherd | Lifestyles Editor November 12, 2015

On Nov. 14 at The Reel Café, located 100 S. Front St. in Wilmington, Villa*Nova will rock through the night for their album release party. The show is to take place atop The Reel’s rooftop stage that...

Ode to Our Backyard

Thomas Mattos | Staff Writer November 5, 2015

I never really believed that where I lived mattered, so it was not without some sense of trepidation that I undertook writing a review of “27 Views of Wilmington: The Port City in Prose and Poetry”...

Laughter is the Best Medicine

Shannon Robinson | Staff Writer October 15, 2015

Among all of the health fads and medical debates, there is one saying that remains true; laughter is the best medicine, and in Wilmington, Dead Crow Comedy Room is the best place to get your daily dose.“It’s...

Country duo Love and Theft kicks off fall tour in Wilmington

Sierra Shepherd | Lifestyles Editor October 8, 2015

Tonight, Oct. 8, Love and Theft kicks off their “Can’t Wait for the Weekend” tour at Wilmington’s Brooklyn Arts Center. The show begins at 8 p.m.The band first performed in Wilmington last November...

Spreading the fuzz

Spreading the fuzz

Molly Braxton| Assistant News Editor September 24, 2015

Wilmington has a variety of small boutique specialty shops, but none quite like this. Fuzz Love was built from the ground up by UNC Wilmington graduate Jeff Clemens.Fuzz Love, named after Clemens’ late...

Charlotte band Bubonik Funk to return to Wilmington

Sierra Shepherd | Lifestyles Editor September 22, 2015

“Eccentric. Wild. Boisterous.”That’s how Bubonik Funk bassist and synth man, Nick McOwen, described the Charlotte band’s Wilmington fan-base.“It was in 2009 or 2010 that we had our first sold-out...

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