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The N.C. Department of Transportation has a cash shortfall. But not for the reasons department officials are giving.
The N.C. Department of Transportation has a cash shortfall. But not for the reasons department officials are giving.
 
Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants charter schools gone, but several prominent N.C. and national advocates for charter schools say the presidential contender is out of touch with voters.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants charter schools gone, but several prominent N.C. and national advocates for charter schools say the presidential contender is out of touch with voters.
 
Despite a strong second-half performance, the ECU soccer team lost to visiting UCF 1-0 on Thursday night inside Johnson Stadium.
Despite a strong second-half performance, the ECU soccer team lost to visiting UCF 1-0 on Thursday night inside Johnson Stadium.
 
Some House members want to give the N.C. Department of Transportation an emergency bailout.
Some House members want to give the N.C. Department of Transportation an emergency bailout.
 
After falling at UCF last week, East Carolina hopes to bounce back and even its overall record to 4-4 for the first time since 2015 when it battles the Bulls.
After falling at UCF last week, East Carolina hopes to bounce back and even its overall record to 4-4 for the first time since 2015 when it battles the Bulls.
 
Outdated zoning, rent controls, and other regulations are preventing people in high-demand urban settings from providing affordable housing arrangements, such as adding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) like granny flats and garages converted into living spaces.
Outdated zoning, rent controls, and other regulations are preventing people in high-demand urban settings from providing affordable housing arrangements, such as adding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) like granny flats and garages converted into living spaces.
 
A new poll from the Civitas Institute shows approval ratings for Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper have started to tick down over the past seven months.
A new poll from the Civitas Institute shows approval ratings for Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper have started to tick down over the past seven months.
 
The playoff race is starting to take shape and the ECU soccer team will try to maintain its spot when the Pirates take on UCF on Thursday night inside Johnson Stadium.
The playoff race is starting to take shape and the ECU soccer team will try to maintain its spot when the Pirates take on UCF on Thursday night inside Johnson Stadium.
 
East Carolina University’s School of Communication has welcomed two faculty members from Poland this semester as part of a partnership formed almost a decade ago.
East Carolina University’s School of Communication has welcomed two faculty members from Poland this semester as part of a partnership formed almost a decade ago.
 
Time is running out, and Medicaid transformation is imperiled.
 
Newborn babies whose mothers exercised during their pregnancy have improved motor skills, heart function and body composition, East Carolina University researchers have found.
Newborn babies whose mothers exercised during their pregnancy have improved motor skills, heart function and body composition, East Carolina University researchers have found.
 
Health management company Aetna has charged the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services with manipulating the process for awarding Medicaid managed care contracts to favor Blue Cross N.C.
Health management company Aetna has charged the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services with manipulating the process for awarding Medicaid managed care contracts to favor Blue Cross N.C.
 
Senate Republicans introduced Wednesday, Oct. 23, a pair of mini-budget bills that would raise pay for K-12 educators and university employees.
Senate Republicans introduced Wednesday, Oct. 23, a pair of mini-budget bills that would raise pay for K-12 educators and university employees.
 
On Thursday October 24 at 6:30 PM the Beaufort County Republican Executive Committee will nominate the person to fill the unexpired term of Gary Brinn.
On Thursday October 24 at 6:30 PM the Beaufort County Republican Executive Committee will nominate the person to fill the unexpired term of Gary Brinn.
 
Almost everything is new regarding the ECU Men's Basketball program as second year head coach Joe Dooley and his players met with the media Tuesday.
Almost everything is new regarding the ECU Men's Basketball program as second year head coach Joe Dooley and his players met with the media Tuesday.
 
On their second day at school at Heritage High School in Wake County, students in Ms. Wilson's 10th grade English class were handed a worksheet titled "Diversity Inventory," and told to complete it.
On their second day at school at Heritage High School in Wake County, students in Ms. Wilson's 10th grade English class were handed a worksheet titled "Diversity Inventory," and told to complete it.
 
If North Carolina’s nebulous criminal code isn’t confusing enough, the “elephant” metaphors lawmakers use to describe them are even less enlightening.
If North Carolina’s nebulous criminal code isn’t confusing enough, the “elephant” metaphors lawmakers use to describe them are even less enlightening.
 
First-year East Carolina Head Football Coach Mike Houston addressed members of the media Tuesday prior to Saturday's home game against USF. The following are selected comments:
First-year East Carolina Head Football Coach Mike Houston addressed members of the media Tuesday prior to Saturday's home game against USF. The following are selected comments:
 
Taking one look at Google maps, it’s easy to see why North Carolina endures more hurricane damage than some other states along the Atlantic shore.
Taking one look at Google maps, it’s easy to see why North Carolina endures more hurricane damage than some other states along the Atlantic shore.
 
East Carolina University will explore the potential for an aviation institute of excellence after listening to feedback from academics, industry leaders, economic directors and government representatives at a workforce development round table Oct. 11 at the East Carolina Heart Institute.
East Carolina University will explore the potential for an aviation institute of excellence after listening to feedback from academics, industry leaders, economic directors and government representatives at a workforce development round table Oct. 11 at the East Carolina Heart Institute.
 
The Texas road trip finished on a rough note when the ECU soccer lost to SMU 4-0 on Sunday afternoon at Westcott Field.
The Texas road trip finished on a rough note when the ECU soccer lost to SMU 4-0 on Sunday afternoon at Westcott Field.
 
Change, when it happens, comes suddenly, unpredictably, and after long, static periods.
Change, when it happens, comes suddenly, unpredictably, and after long, static periods.
 
The Hometown Debate Series concluded Thursday, Oct. 17, in Henderson, as legislators and policy advocates debated the delivery of medical services.
The Hometown Debate Series concluded Thursday, Oct. 17, in Henderson, as legislators and policy advocates debated the delivery of medical services.
 
North Carolina continues to roll out Medicaid managed care, despite a lack of funding from the legislature and a lawsuit pending against one of the insurers slotted to become a managed care organization.
North Carolina continues to roll out Medicaid managed care, despite a lack of funding from the legislature and a lawsuit pending against one of the insurers slotted to become a managed care organization.
 
East Carolina didn't leave Spectrum Stadium late Saturday night with what would have ranked a monumental upset.
East Carolina didn't leave Spectrum Stadium late Saturday night with what would have ranked a monumental upset.
 
A goal in the first overtime was the difference as the ECU soccer team dropped a 1-0 contest at Houston on Thursday night.
A goal in the first overtime was the difference as the ECU soccer team dropped a 1-0 contest at Houston on Thursday night.
 
After playing some of its best soccer of the season, the ECU soccer team will try to continue its forward momentum when the Pirates head to Houston for a Thursday night matchup.
After playing some of its best soccer of the season, the ECU soccer team will try to continue its forward momentum when the Pirates head to Houston for a Thursday night matchup.
 
East Carolina officials have announced that Sunday's home baseball scrimmage against Liberty has been moved to Saturday, Oct. 19 due to potential inclement weather in the area.
East Carolina officials have announced that Sunday's home baseball scrimmage against Liberty has been moved to Saturday, Oct. 19 due to potential inclement weather in the area.
 
Not too much change to the previous forecast. Tropical Storm Nestor will come onshore along the Florida Panhandle later this morning. The system will then quickly move up the Southeast coast and reach the Eastern North Carolina area by tonight.
Not too much change to the previous forecast. Tropical Storm Nestor will come onshore along the Florida Panhandle later this morning. The system will then quickly move up the Southeast coast and reach the Eastern North Carolina area by tonight.
 
East Carolina will try to even its American Athletic Conference road record at 1-1 this season when it faces two-time defending league champion UCF at 7 p.m. Saturday inside Spectrum Stadium.
East Carolina will try to even its American Athletic Conference road record at 1-1 this season when it faces two-time defending league champion UCF at 7 p.m. Saturday inside Spectrum Stadium.
 
The Connect for Success call center was created as a pilot program in fall 2018.
 
Dickinson Avenue After Dark returns to Uptown Greenville Saturday, October 19th from 7 to 10 pm.
Dickinson Avenue After Dark returns to Uptown Greenville Saturday, October 19th from 7 to 10 pm.
 
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a system in the Gulf of Mexico that could develop into a tropical or subtropical cyclone during the next day or so.
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a system in the Gulf of Mexico that could develop into a tropical or subtropical cyclone during the next day or so.
 
I have written about gerrymandering in these pages before, but the recent Superior Court ruling that the state’s legislative districts constitute an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander makes me want to do it again.
I have written about gerrymandering in these pages before, but the recent Superior Court ruling that the state’s legislative districts constitute an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander makes me want to do it again.
 
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