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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...

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...

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...

McCrory, DOJ respond to HB2 controversy with lawsuit fast draw

Hannah Williams, News Editor • May 11, 2016

In actions that added complexity to North Carolina’s increasingly controversial House Bill 2, North Carolina officials and the Department of Justice filed lawsuits against each other based on their...

Gov. Pat McCrory met with tough questions on “Meet the Press”

Casey McAnarney, News Editor • April 21, 2016

Gov. Pat McCrory went on NBC’s “Meet the Press” last Sunday to defend North Carolina’s law on LGBT rights, and said the issue over the bill warrants more dialogue instead of vexed rhetoric. The...

HB 2 threatens upward trend of film activity in Wilmington

Hannah Williams, Assistant News Editor • April 14, 2016

Turner Television Network and A&E Network are adding their names to the ever growing list of businesses planning to close up shop in North Carolina following the passage of NC’s highly controversial...

UNCW students stage bathroom sit-in along with other UNC system schools

Noah Thomas | Assistant Sports Editor • April 10, 2016

UNCW student protesters hold up homemade signs at the UNC system-wide bathroom sit-in against controversial House Bill 2.

McCrory’s “bathroom bill” receives local opposition from families

Casey Auch | Layout Editor • April 7, 2016

Members of the Wilmington community rally in opposition to House Bill 2, a new law in North Carolina, passed last week.

House Bill 2 could have huge implications for NC; UNCW students stage silent protest

Casey McAnarney | News Editor • March 31, 2016

A recent House bill passed by North Carolina's legislative body has left students and citizens frustrated with their government, so much so that UNC Wilmington students staged a silent protest the Monday...

America’s response to controversial House Bill 2

Helen Rogalski, Managing Editor • March 31, 2016

A screen capture of a tweet from a trans North Carolinian in response to controversial House Bill 2.

Trump Supporter Gets Violent at NC Rally

Malia Benison | Contributing Writer • March 24, 2016

Donald Trump, the front-runner of the Republican Party, held a rally in Fayetteville, NC March 8 as a boost for his campaign. A home to many active duty military stationed at Fort Bragg, Trump is the first...

NC primary results: Clinton and Trump win big; Connect NC Bond passes

Casey McAnarney | News Editor • March 16, 2016

UNC Wilmington students and North Carolinians alike ventured out to the polls for the NC Primary yesterday, and the results are now in.In the presidential race, Hillary Clinton won the Democratic primary...