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UNCW has hired Jimmy Bass as its new Athletics Director. Chancellor Rosemary DePaolo made the announcement at an afternoon news conference on campus. Bass replaces Kelly Mehrtens, who resigned Sept. 27 after more than three years on the job. Full story...

Jimmy Bass was introduced as the new UNCW A.D. on Tuesday afternoon. We garnered reaction from the Seahawk Nation and the verdict is in. Seahawk fans are excited about Jimmy Bass taking over the athletic department replacing Kelly Mehrtens who resigned last month. Full story...

University of North Carolina Wilmington Chancellor Rosemary DePaolo will hold a news conference to make a major athletics announcement, a news release from the college said. Full story...

Eighteen collegiate teams will compete, including six schools from the ACC, three from the Big Ten and three from the Big 12. Full story...

The doors to Trask Coliseum were opened to the media this afternoon. Never before has their been more anticipation for women's basketball at UNCW. Full story...

They were definitely in need of hyrdation afterwards, but those who participated in a bike ride from UNCW to the river say despite the long haul their spirits are held on high because they are spreading a message they feel rings true...and its something they passionately believe in. Full story...

While the economy is expected to stabilize, economists think unemployment will remain high over the next year. Full story...

You can get a look at this year's team for free. The Bobcats play an intrasquad scrimmage Sunday afternoon at Trask Coliseum. Full story...

At a time when New Hanover County is under a State of Emergency and officials are advising people to stay home, college students still had to go to class today. Full story...

The University of North Carolina Wilmington today announced that Pat Howey has been named interim director of athletics. Howey, a veteran member of the athletic department, has been associated with the program since August 1985 and served in this interim role about four years ago. She will assume additional responsibilities as interim athletic director, effective immediately. Full story...

Besides raining cats and dogs around here, Bobcats are also reigning down on Wilmington this week. Today was the Charlotte Bobcats' first day of training camp. They're back in the Port City after not coming last year. Full story...

Emotions are flying high as the UNCW Seahawks begin another journey to find a new athletics director. Full story...

UNCW Athletics Director Kelly Mehrtens has resigned. Mehrtens made the announcement at a news conference this morning on campus. Chancellor says women's basketball incident not linked to resignation. Full story...

Big news out of UNCW tonight. A highly anticipated player won't be suiting up for the seahawks this year afterall. Full story...

Masonboro Island in New Hanover County is known as an undeveloped treasure among the state's barrier islands. Yet, its shoreline also carries a critical story — a history of erosion and accretion cycles, as well as dredging of nearby inlets. Full story...