The Seahawk

Benny Moss has officially been fired as UNC-Wilmington head basketball coach and will be reassigned to another position in the athletic program. In Moss' four seasons at UNCW he accumulated a 41-74 record, the worst for any coach in school history. The Seahawks are just 7-14 this season and have only won three conference games. The decision came the day after UNCW's 39-point loss to Hofstra, who at the time had only two conference wins. The defeat was the second largest in school history. Athletic Director Kelly Mehrtens announced the decision at an 11:00 a.m. press conference. Moss did not participate. … Post the First Comment

During a time of economic recovery small businesses are an essential component needed to rebuild the economy.  The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation recognized this need and has recently made a solid investment in the future of the Cape Fear region by presenting the University of North Carolina Wilmington's Entrepreneurship Center with a $100,000 gift.… Post the First Comment

UNCW will offer a FREE H1N1 vaccination clinic for students, faculty, staff and family members from 1 to 3:30 p.m., TODAY, Thursday, Feb. 4 in Warwick Center Ballroom 4. For purposes of this clinic, included family members are spouses, partners or children ages 10 and older.… Post the First Comment

Understanding what caused an earthquake to hit Haiti and why the damage was so severe is vital in recognizing what areas are more prone to earthquakes and what preventative measures can be taken to limit damage in the future. A panel discussion was held Jan.… 1 Comment

WASHINGTON--Twelve years after watching his young daughter slip away, former Master Sgt. Jerry Ensminger caught a clue that the Marines might have been at fault for her death. He's spent more than 12 years since trying to find justice. Ensminger doesn't think he's there yet, but legislation introduced this week in the House of Representatives aims to bring him closer.… Post the First Comment