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The long-running Leandro case hasn’t led to a constitutional bombshell — as some experts feared — but, after years of waiting, presiding Judge David Lee has finally set the stage for action.
The long-running Leandro case hasn’t led to a constitutional bombshell — as some experts feared — but, after years of waiting, presiding Judge David Lee has finally set the stage for action.
 
Less than two weeks ago, East Carolina stunned SMU as freshman Tristen Newton sank the game-winning 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds remaining to spring a 71-68 upset over the Mustangs inside Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.
Less than two weeks ago, East Carolina stunned SMU as freshman Tristen Newton sank the game-winning 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds remaining to spring a 71-68 upset over the Mustangs inside Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.
 
Postdoctoral scholar Janire Pascual-Gonzalez has her eyes on new ways to boost N.C. agriculture
Postdoctoral scholar Janire Pascual-Gonzalez has her eyes on new ways to boost N.C. agriculture
 
A Duke Energy lobbyist said Gov. Roy Cooper’s senior policy adviser, Ken Eudy, wasn’t truthful when making statements to a legislative committee investigating the Cooper administration’s role in the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project and an associated $57.8 million discretionary fund.
A Duke Energy lobbyist said Gov. Roy Cooper’s senior policy adviser, Ken Eudy, wasn’t truthful when making statements to a legislative committee investigating the Cooper administration’s role in the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project and an associated $57.8 million discretionary fund.
 
To promote dialogue across Beaufort County on issues of civil rights, poverty and race, Beaufort County Community College brought together local political, religious and community leaders for the second Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration on January 20.
To promote dialogue across Beaufort County on issues of civil rights, poverty and race, Beaufort County Community College brought together local political, religious and community leaders for the second Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration on January 20.
 
Twenty-five years ago, Robert Leandro and his mother, Kathleen Leandro, lent their name to one of the most significant education lawsuits in North Carolina history.
Twenty-five years ago, Robert Leandro and his mother, Kathleen Leandro, lent their name to one of the most significant education lawsuits in North Carolina history.
 
The East Carolina baseball team picked up its fourth preseason national ranking of the 2020 campaign after being tabbed No. 25 by Baseball America the publication announced Monday.
The East Carolina baseball team picked up its fourth preseason national ranking of the 2020 campaign after being tabbed No. 25 by Baseball America the publication announced Monday.
 
With both teams looking to get their first conference win of the year, the ECU women's basketball team will take on Tulsa on Tuesday evening to close a two-game road trip.
With both teams looking to get their first conference win of the year, the ECU women's basketball team will take on Tulsa on Tuesday evening to close a two-game road trip.
 
Despite one of its best shooting performances since the calendar turned to 2020, the ECU women's basketball team dropped a tough 72-63 contest to Houston on Sunday afternoon in the Fertitta Center.
Despite one of its best shooting performances since the calendar turned to 2020, the ECU women's basketball team dropped a tough 72-63 contest to Houston on Sunday afternoon in the Fertitta Center.
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s a week in review.
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s a week in review.
 
Trevon Scott had another double-double, but it was another number in the box score - one on the other side of the ledger - that meant the most to him.
Trevon Scott had another double-double, but it was another number in the box score - one on the other side of the ledger - that meant the most to him.
 
Rural patients could get more access to dental care, as dental hygienists can now treat patients in high-need areas without direct supervision, the N.C. Rules Review Commission decided Thursday, Jan. 16.
Rural patients could get more access to dental care, as dental hygienists can now treat patients in high-need areas without direct supervision, the N.C. Rules Review Commission decided Thursday, Jan. 16.
 
Leaders of the University of North Carolina System are feeling “grim,” in the words of one official presentation, after state lawmakers’ latest one-day trip to Raleigh.
Leaders of the University of North Carolina System are feeling “grim,” in the words of one official presentation, after state lawmakers’ latest one-day trip to Raleigh.
 
ECU and Vidant Health use canine partner to detect illness-causing spores
ECU and Vidant Health use canine partner to detect illness-causing spores
 
East Carolina Head Football Coach Mike Houston announced Thursday that the contract of defensive coordinator and safeties coach Bob Trott will not be renewed.
East Carolina Head Football Coach Mike Houston announced Thursday that the contract of defensive coordinator and safeties coach Bob Trott will not be renewed.
 
Dental hygienists could gain more freedom to treat patients in rural areas and nursing homes.
 
Garbage in, garbage out. This rule of thumb applies to every field of human behavior — very much including politics.
Garbage in, garbage out. This rule of thumb applies to every field of human behavior — very much including politics.
 
A surgeon fighting state restrictions on medical equipment lost a court battle Friday, Jan. 9, when Superior Court Judge Gregory McGuire dismissed his specific complaints and sent his broader constitutional challenge before a three-judge panel.
A surgeon fighting state restrictions on medical equipment lost a court battle Friday, Jan. 9, when Superior Court Judge Gregory McGuire dismissed his specific complaints and sent his broader constitutional challenge before a three-judge panel.
 
The East Carolina softball program officially took the first steps toward opening the 2020 season with its first team meeting and practice session Tuesday under damp but mild conditions in Greenville.
The East Carolina softball program officially took the first steps toward opening the 2020 season with its first team meeting and practice session Tuesday under damp but mild conditions in Greenville.
 
Master’s programs in business, criminal justice, education and nursing recognized
Master’s programs in business, criminal justice, education and nursing recognized
 
The plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the University of North Carolina System over transparency issues hope their case will pave the way for greater openness and accountability at UNC.
The plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the University of North Carolina System over transparency issues hope their case will pave the way for greater openness and accountability at UNC.
 
Riding the momentum of a 72-69 victory over SMU, East Carolina will look to extend its home winning streak to seven games Wednesday night against American Athletic Conference foe Tulsa.
Riding the momentum of a 72-69 victory over SMU, East Carolina will look to extend its home winning streak to seven games Wednesday night against American Athletic Conference foe Tulsa.
 
East Carolina wide receiver C.J. Johnson has been named to the 2019 Football Writers Association of America-Shaun Alexander Freshman All-America Team presented by Stand Together according to an announcement by the organization Monday.
East Carolina wide receiver C.J. Johnson has been named to the 2019 Football Writers Association of America-Shaun Alexander Freshman All-America Team presented by Stand Together according to an announcement by the organization Monday.
 
East Carolina sophomore Jayden Gardner has been named the American Athletic Conference Player-of-the-Week for the second time this season, announced the league office on Monday.
East Carolina sophomore Jayden Gardner has been named the American Athletic Conference Player-of-the-Week for the second time this season, announced the league office on Monday.
 
Members of the N.C. General Assembly may meet for only one day this week — Tuesday, Jan. 14 — and will potentially hold a vote to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s budget veto.
Members of the N.C. General Assembly may meet for only one day this week — Tuesday, Jan. 14 — and will potentially hold a vote to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s budget veto.
 
The East Carolina baseball team garnered its third preseason national ranking of the 2020 season after being tabbed No. 21 by D1Baseball the publication announced Monday.
The East Carolina baseball team garnered its third preseason national ranking of the 2020 season after being tabbed No. 21 by D1Baseball the publication announced Monday.
 
Program empowers students to improve grades, study habits, time management
Program empowers students to improve grades, study habits, time management
 
North Carolina’s Republican legislators say they were left out of focus groups for a major education report that could seriously affect future policymaking.
North Carolina’s Republican legislators say they were left out of focus groups for a major education report that could seriously affect future policymaking.
 
Republicans are trying to put the legal fight over North Carolina’s voter ID into their own hands.
Republicans are trying to put the legal fight over North Carolina’s voter ID into their own hands.
 
A late fourth-quarter run cost the ECU women's basketball team as the Pirates fell to Wichita State 61-53 on Sunday afternoon inside Minges Coliseum.
A late fourth-quarter run cost the ECU women's basketball team as the Pirates fell to Wichita State 61-53 on Sunday afternoon inside Minges Coliseum.
 
When they unveiled their plans, the room was crammed with hundreds of people —a stunning turnout for their home in rural Appalachia.
When they unveiled their plans, the room was crammed with hundreds of people —a stunning turnout for their home in rural Appalachia.
 
Tristen Newton hit a 3-pointer from the left corner in the closing seconds and East Carolina knocked off SMU 71-68 on Saturday.
Tristen Newton hit a 3-pointer from the left corner in the closing seconds and East Carolina knocked off SMU 71-68 on Saturday.
 
Byron Aguilar is studying how a group of signaling proteins called Rho GTPases, which play a role in several common cellular functions, might affect the development of not only cancer but also Alzheimer’s disease.
Byron Aguilar is studying how a group of signaling proteins called Rho GTPases, which play a role in several common cellular functions, might affect the development of not only cancer but also Alzheimer’s disease.
 
Jeff Hanson, whose successful collegiate coaching career spanned over four decades and included multiple national championships, announced his retirement as the Pirates' defensive line coach Wednesday according to East Carolina Head Football Coach Mike Houston.
Jeff Hanson, whose successful collegiate coaching career spanned over four decades and included multiple national championships, announced his retirement as the Pirates' defensive line coach Wednesday according to East Carolina Head Football Coach Mike Houston.
 
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