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What began a year ago with a $1 million gift to increase scholarships at East Carolina University has become another successful initiative for student aid and recruitment.
What began a year ago with a $1 million gift to increase scholarships at East Carolina University has become another successful initiative for student aid and recruitment.
 
A long-anticipated report from an education consulting group suggests North Carolina should boost public school spending by at least $8 billion over the next eight years to satisfy its constitutional obligations.
A long-anticipated report from an education consulting group suggests North Carolina should boost public school spending by at least $8 billion over the next eight years to satisfy its constitutional obligations.
 
The deal turns over the Confederate monument, which stood on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus for more than a century, to the Confederate group, along with a promised $2.5 million trust fund for the statue’s upkeep and eventual display.
The deal turns over the Confederate monument, which stood on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus for more than a century, to the Confederate group, along with a promised $2.5 million trust fund for the statue’s upkeep and eventual display.
 
Dana Cea, a second-year East Carolina University doctoral student in rehabilitation counseling and administration, is an advocate for people with disabilities and the LGTBQ community.
Dana Cea, a second-year East Carolina University doctoral student in rehabilitation counseling and administration, is an advocate for people with disabilities and the LGTBQ community.
 
When Hurricane Florence battered North Carolina, vaccines spoiled in Lee Ann Amann’s clinic and across the coastline. Without a reliable generator, her clinic shut down and lost tens of thousands of dollars.
When Hurricane Florence battered North Carolina, vaccines spoiled in Lee Ann Amann’s clinic and across the coastline. Without a reliable generator, her clinic shut down and lost tens of thousands of dollars.
 
Mike Van Scott, senior associate vice chancellor for East Carolina University’s Division of Research, Economic Development and Engagement, has been appointed interim vice chancellor for the division effective Dec. 16.
Mike Van Scott, senior associate vice chancellor for East Carolina University’s Division of Research, Economic Development and Engagement, has been appointed interim vice chancellor for the division effective Dec. 16.
 
After Democrat Roy Cooper narrowly defeated Republican Gov. Pat McCrory in 2016, the GOP-led General Assembly moved quickly to dispossess the incoming governor of some of the office’s powers.
After Democrat Roy Cooper narrowly defeated Republican Gov. Pat McCrory in 2016, the GOP-led General Assembly moved quickly to dispossess the incoming governor of some of the office’s powers.
 
The Beaufort County Community College Foundation is proud to announce the following scholarship recipients for the fall 2019 semester.
The Beaufort County Community College Foundation is proud to announce the following scholarship recipients for the fall 2019 semester.
 
Free speech is in trouble on college campuses. Social justice indoctrination is to blame.
 
Silent Sam may soon find a new home nowhere near the UNC-Chapel Hill campus.
 
A new N.C. Free Enterprise Foundation report shows Republican lawmakers scored an average of 91.95% on business-related decisions during the 2019 legislative session.
A new N.C. Free Enterprise Foundation report shows Republican lawmakers scored an average of 91.95% on business-related decisions during the 2019 legislative session.
 
And all across our land, Melania and I would like to wish you a very, very Merry Christmas. And now, the First Lady will do the honors of lighting the National Christmas Tree.
And all across our land, Melania and I would like to wish you a very, very Merry Christmas. And now, the First Lady will do the honors of lighting the National Christmas Tree.
 
If they played football, they’d wear long, black jerseys, and their end zone would be a judicial bench.
If they played football, they’d wear long, black jerseys, and their end zone would be a judicial bench.
 
That’s the takeaway from a new survey of nearly 1,700 teens and tweens, conducted by Common Sense Media.
That’s the takeaway from a new survey of nearly 1,700 teens and tweens, conducted by Common Sense Media.
 
Interim Chancellor Ron Mitchelson has spent the past 20 years as a professor and administrator at East Carolina University, and today he occupies the big desk in Spilman, responsible for seeing the university through the transition to its next permanent leader.
Interim Chancellor Ron Mitchelson has spent the past 20 years as a professor and administrator at East Carolina University, and today he occupies the big desk in Spilman, responsible for seeing the university through the transition to its next permanent leader.
 
The Silent Sam deal might encourage copycats.
 
The quartet's selection are the most by the Pirates in one season since they had six honorees in 2015.
The quartet's selection are the most by the Pirates in one season since they had six honorees in 2015.
 
The life of a parasite can be difficult. At best they’re exploitative; at worst they turn their host into a zombie.
The life of a parasite can be difficult. At best they’re exploitative; at worst they turn their host into a zombie.
 
Emma Anthony and Taylor Woodring have signed national letters of intent to attend East Carolina University and compete for the softball program beginning in the fall of 2020 according to an announcement by fifth-year head coach Courtney Oliver.
Emma Anthony and Taylor Woodring have signed national letters of intent to attend East Carolina University and compete for the softball program beginning in the fall of 2020 according to an announcement by fifth-year head coach Courtney Oliver.
 
Playing its ninth game in less than 30 days, the ECU women's basketball team will take on Liberty on Tuesday night.
Playing its ninth game in less than 30 days, the ECU women's basketball team will take on Liberty on Tuesday night.
 
North Carolina’s state pension plan is prepared to weather another recession, a Pew Charitable Trusts stress test says.
North Carolina’s state pension plan is prepared to weather another recession, a Pew Charitable Trusts stress test says.
 
While the health care debate has usually focused on questions of insurance coverage and finance, the composition and delivery of medical services have been changing significantly.
While the health care debate has usually focused on questions of insurance coverage and finance, the composition and delivery of medical services have been changing significantly.
 
A decision Tuesday, Dec. 3, by the N.C. Court of Appeals rebuking Gov. Roy Cooper could have ramifications beyond the initial scope of the case, and it could influence a dispute over the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
A decision Tuesday, Dec. 3, by the N.C. Court of Appeals rebuking Gov. Roy Cooper could have ramifications beyond the initial scope of the case, and it could influence a dispute over the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
 
After playing six of its eight games in November outside the comforts of Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum, the Pirates tip-off December with a long awaited five-game homestand beginning Tuesday night as they host Coppin State at 7 p.m.
After playing six of its eight games in November outside the comforts of Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum, the Pirates tip-off December with a long awaited five-game homestand beginning Tuesday night as they host Coppin State at 7 p.m.
 
The Joe Dooley Show, the Pirates' head coach's weekly radio show, will make its season debut Monday, Dec. 2, live from Logan's Roadhouse on Greenville Blvd. in Greenville.
The Joe Dooley Show, the Pirates' head coach's weekly radio show, will make its season debut Monday, Dec. 2, live from Logan's Roadhouse on Greenville Blvd. in Greenville.
 
A three-judge panel unanimously upheld North Carolina’s new congressional districts, just in time for 2020 candidates to start filing.
A three-judge panel unanimously upheld North Carolina’s new congressional districts, just in time for 2020 candidates to start filing.
 
Senior Day hardly unfolded how Brandon Pena and 15 of his East Carolina teammates playing their final game in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium expected.
Senior Day hardly unfolded how Brandon Pena and 15 of his East Carolina teammates playing their final game in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium expected.
 
The 2020 election season starts unofficially today at noon, with the opening of candidate filing for most races.
The 2020 election season starts unofficially today at noon, with the opening of candidate filing for most races.
 
An early deficit was too much for the ECU women's basketball team to overcome as the Pirates fell to Wake Forest 76-53 on Saturday afternoon.
An early deficit was too much for the ECU women's basketball team to overcome as the Pirates fell to Wake Forest 76-53 on Saturday afternoon.
 
James Madison broke open a close game early in the second half, going on a 27-8 run over a 9 ˝ minute stretch to pull away from East Carolina and send the Pirates to their third consecutive loss, 99-89, at the Convocation Center on Saturday.
James Madison broke open a close game early in the second half, going on a 27-8 run over a 9 ˝ minute stretch to pull away from East Carolina and send the Pirates to their third consecutive loss, 99-89, at the Convocation Center on Saturday.
 
The second-ranking Republican in the N.C. Senate will not run for re-election next year.
The second-ranking Republican in the N.C. Senate will not run for re-election next year.
 
In the middle of North Carolina’s uncertain scuffle over congressional redistricting, it’s anyone’s guess what will happen during the 2020 primaries.
In the middle of North Carolina’s uncertain scuffle over congressional redistricting, it’s anyone’s guess what will happen during the 2020 primaries.
 
When you think of art and music, computer science may be the furthest thing from your mind. East Carolina University College of Education’s iCS4All project aims to change that.
When you think of art and music, computer science may be the furthest thing from your mind. East Carolina University College of Education’s iCS4All project aims to change that.
 
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