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Jayden Gardner poured in a season-high 28 points and East Carolina pulled away for an 85-68 victory over Evansville on Friday in the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase to snap a three-game losing streak.
Jayden Gardner poured in a season-high 28 points and East Carolina pulled away for an 85-68 victory over Evansville on Friday in the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase to snap a three-game losing streak.
 
East Carolina had to scrap and claw, endure and survive, but every ounce of effort produced a critical victory Saturday afternoon in Mike Houston's first year as head coach.
East Carolina had to scrap and claw, endure and survive, but every ounce of effort produced a critical victory Saturday afternoon in Mike Houston's first year as head coach.
 
East Carolina will close out its 2019 regular season road schedule when it travels to Connecticut on Saturday for a 12 noon (ET) American Athletic Conference matchup against the Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium.
East Carolina will close out its 2019 regular season road schedule when it travels to Connecticut on Saturday for a 12 noon (ET) American Athletic Conference matchup against the Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium.
 
Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat are the most notable entrants in the race to make a meat substitute that acts like meat but is made entirely from plants. They have tremendous capital behind their efforts to make meatless meats that appeal to meat lovers.
Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat are the most notable entrants in the race to make a meat substitute that acts like meat but is made entirely from plants. They have tremendous capital behind their efforts to make meatless meats that appeal to meat lovers.
 
Republican legislative leaders have offered a consistent argument throughout a nearly decade-long legal fight over state election maps.
Republican legislative leaders have offered a consistent argument throughout a nearly decade-long legal fight over state election maps.
 
Faculty, students and residents from the dental school joined forces on Nov. 16 with local organizations to provide free dental care to veterans at no cost to them
Faculty, students and residents from the dental school joined forces on Nov. 16 with local organizations to provide free dental care to veterans at no cost to them
 
Justin Hamilton’s company farm last year lost an entire greenhouse of hemp ⁠— somewhere between $25,000 and $35,000 ⁠— because his crop violated the state’s THC threshold by 0.1%.
Justin Hamilton’s company farm last year lost an entire greenhouse of hemp ⁠— somewhere between $25,000 and $35,000 ⁠— because his crop violated the state’s THC threshold by 0.1%.
 
In recent years, public school teachers have been encouraged to address conflicts between colonists and American Indians in their Thanksgiving Day lessons.
In recent years, public school teachers have been encouraged to address conflicts between colonists and American Indians in their Thanksgiving Day lessons.
 
East Carolina opens its three-game stint in the third-annual Islands of the Bahamas Showcase against Evansville on Friday, Nov. 22, at 8 p.m. (EST) inside the Baha Mar Convention Center.
East Carolina opens its three-game stint in the third-annual Islands of the Bahamas Showcase against Evansville on Friday, Nov. 22, at 8 p.m. (EST) inside the Baha Mar Convention Center.
 
Today, Governor Roy Cooper pardoned two turkeys in a ceremony at the North Carolina Executive Mansion.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper pardoned two turkeys in a ceremony at the North Carolina Executive Mansion.
 
Washington, North Carolina, was named as the 2019 Small Town of the Year at this year’s NC Rural Assembly, held in Raleigh on November 21 and 22.
Washington, North Carolina, was named as the 2019 Small Town of the Year at this year’s NC Rural Assembly, held in Raleigh on November 21 and 22.
 
Did Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration require operators of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline to provide Cooper a $57.8-milion “mitigation fund” before the state would approve the portion of the pipeline heading through North Carolina?
Did Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration require operators of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline to provide Cooper a $57.8-milion “mitigation fund” before the state would approve the portion of the pipeline heading through North Carolina?
 
Hurricane victims, struggling rural hospitals, and the state Department of Transportation will get an infusion of cash.
Hurricane victims, struggling rural hospitals, and the state Department of Transportation will get an infusion of cash.
 
ECU drops to 1-4 on the young season while VCU gets back to .500 and is now 2-2.
ECU drops to 1-4 on the young season while VCU gets back to .500 and is now 2-2.
 
After two straight losses, the ECU women's basketball team will look to bounce back on the first road trip of the year as the Pirates head to VCU for a Wednesday morning matinee.
After two straight losses, the ECU women's basketball team will look to bounce back on the first road trip of the year as the Pirates head to VCU for a Wednesday morning matinee.
 
A sense of urgency has taken hold of higher education leaders nationwide. Reports of declining community college graduation rates and the lack of skilled workers have led policymakers and college leaders to sound the alarm
A sense of urgency has taken hold of higher education leaders nationwide. Reports of declining community college graduation rates and the lack of skilled workers have led policymakers and college leaders to sound the alarm
 
Local manufacturing firms are eager to fill new positions, and many people may be just one class away from qualifying for these jobs.
Local manufacturing firms are eager to fill new positions, and many people may be just one class away from qualifying for these jobs.
 
Homeowners whose property was taken by the government for highway projects may be out of luck if Gov. Roy Cooper signs the transportation bill on his desk.
Homeowners whose property was taken by the government for highway projects may be out of luck if Gov. Roy Cooper signs the transportation bill on his desk.
 
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.
 
First-year East Carolina Head Football Coach Mike Houston addressed members of the media Tuesday prior to Saturday's road game at Connecticut.
First-year East Carolina Head Football Coach Mike Houston addressed members of the media Tuesday prior to Saturday's road game at Connecticut.
 
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s financial woes may be over, but its headaches live on.
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s financial woes may be over, but its headaches live on.
 
American Athletic Conference commissioner Mike Aresco has announced the two-year football scheduling model for conference games that will be in place for the 2020 and 2021 football seasons.
American Athletic Conference commissioner Mike Aresco has announced the two-year football scheduling model for conference games that will be in place for the 2020 and 2021 football seasons.
 
Members of the University of North Carolina System’s Board of Governors want you to know something. They’re ready to move past the drama.
Members of the University of North Carolina System’s Board of Governors want you to know something. They’re ready to move past the drama.
 
East Carolina University student Darius Alexander has aspirations to be a district attorney and to influence criminal justice reform.
East Carolina University student Darius Alexander has aspirations to be a district attorney and to influence criminal justice reform.
 
We have more activities and actions classified as a crime, something worthy of public condemnation, than just about any state.
We have more activities and actions classified as a crime, something worthy of public condemnation, than just about any state.
 
A cold streak in the third quarter was too much for the ECU women's basketball team to overcome, as the Pirates fell to Charlotte 59-47 on Sunday night in Minges Coliseum.
A cold streak in the third quarter was too much for the ECU women's basketball team to overcome, as the Pirates fell to Charlotte 59-47 on Sunday night in Minges Coliseum.
 
Beaufort County Community College has saved high school students between $4 million and $5.6 million in just one year according to a new report from the college.
Beaufort County Community College has saved high school students between $4 million and $5.6 million in just one year according to a new report from the college.
 
Caleb Homesley had 25 points to lead Liberty past East Carolina 77-57 on Saturday to remain unbeaten.
Caleb Homesley had 25 points to lead Liberty past East Carolina 77-57 on Saturday to remain unbeaten.
 
Road construction will begin to ramp up again early next year, but contractors say they will suffer in the meantime.
Road construction will begin to ramp up again early next year, but contractors say they will suffer in the meantime.
 
When the Democratic Congress and the Obama administration enacted the Affordable Care Act a decade ago, the part that got the most attention was a set of insurance exchanges where Americans could enroll in private health plans with varying degrees of subsidy.
When the Democratic Congress and the Obama administration enacted the Affordable Care Act a decade ago, the part that got the most attention was a set of insurance exchanges where Americans could enroll in private health plans with varying degrees of subsidy.
 
Bruce Clarke couldn’t help his client, so she called a lawyer and ended up with a bill near $1,000.
Bruce Clarke couldn’t help his client, so she called a lawyer and ended up with a bill near $1,000.
 
The team is looking at a method of handling tertiary treated effluent — or water — from the wastewater treatment plant
The team is looking at a method of handling tertiary treated effluent — or water — from the wastewater treatment plant
 
In her first season in charge, ECU head women's basketball coach Kim McNeill has announced the signing of four student-athletes for the 2020-2021 season.
In her first season in charge, ECU head women's basketball coach Kim McNeill has announced the signing of four student-athletes for the 2020-2021 season.
 
Derrick Quansah (pronounced "kwahn-zuh"), a seven-foot center from Ghana, has signed a National Letter-of-Intent to attend and play basketball at East Carolina University in 2020-21 announced head coach Joe Dooley on Wednesday.
Derrick Quansah (pronounced "kwahn-zuh"), a seven-foot center from Ghana, has signed a National Letter-of-Intent to attend and play basketball at East Carolina University in 2020-21 announced head coach Joe Dooley on Wednesday.
 
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