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Students at UNCW are competing against other colleges in a unique contest. They are trying to win a visit from some famous comedians. Full story...

The world is remembering a powerful leader today. Arguably the most influential female leader of the 20th century died of a stroke. Margaret Thatcher, England's first woman prime minister, paved the way for many female politicians today. Full story...

Paws 4 People held its 5th annual 5k, 10k and 1 mile fun walk at UNCW this weekend. WWAY's very own Tim Buckley served as the event's master of ceremonies Sunday morning. Full story...

The paws4people foundation is in it for the long run, helping to enhance the lives of people in our community by providing canine companionship. The foundation trains and certifies assistance dogs for children, veterans and active-duty military members with disabilities, and this weekend, they're kicking it up a notch by hosting a race at UNC-Wilmington. Full story...

A UNCW basketball player is speaking out about his infamous former coach, who was fired after video surfaced of him mistreating his players. Full story...

UNCW men's basketball coach Buzz Peterson has filled an opening on his staff. Eddie Biedenbach will leave his head coaching position at UNC Asheville to join the Seahawks as an assistant. Full story...

On Monday former UNCW basketball standout Mark Byington was officially named men's head basketball coach at Georgia Southern. UNCW named Rob Aycock the new director of the Seahawk Club. Former New Hanover slugger Jordan Betts was named the baseball player of the week in the ACC on Monday. Two former Wilmington Waves made their Bosox debut on Monday. Plus more! Full story...

Two Academy award-winning screenwriters are in the port city. UNCW's film department invited these two Oscar-worthy men to speak about their experiences. Full story...

Should gay couples be allowed to marry and and be afforded the same benefits as a man and a woman? Some of our country's brightest legal minds are left to answer that question as the battle hit the United States Supreme Court this afternoon. Full story...

The first female space shuttle pilot and commander will speak about her experiences with NASA, and lessons learned in times of disaster. Full story...

UNCW has reached a settlement with the family of a college student shot and killed by a New Hanover County Sheriff's deputy more than six years ago, according to a news release on the school's website. Full story...

The UNCW men's basketball team is looking for two new assistant coaches. Associate Head Coach Jamie Kachmarik and Assistant Coach Dante Calabria will not return to the staff next season. Full story...

Elena Delle Donne had 21 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 15 Delaware defeated UNC Wilmington 51-43 Friday to extend its school-record winning streak to 23 games and advance to the semifinals of the Colonial Athletic Association tournament. Full story...

Splenda is one of America's most used artificial sweeteners, but a study from UNCW shows its key ingredient could be polluting area waterways. Full story...

The UNCW athletic department will receive a much-needed financial boost in the 2013-14 academic year. Earlier this month, the UNC Board of Governors approved an athletics fee increase that will funnel an additional $1.2 million into the UNCW athletic budget. Full story...