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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.
 
Twelve student-led entrepreneurship teams moved on to the semifinal round of the third annual Pirate Entrepreneurship Challenge after nearly 3,000 votes were cast in Tuesday’s opening round of East Carolina University and the Miller School of Entrepreneurship’s signature business pitch competition.
Twelve student-led entrepreneurship teams moved on to the semifinal round of the third annual Pirate Entrepreneurship Challenge after nearly 3,000 votes were cast in Tuesday’s opening round of East Carolina University and the Miller School of Entrepreneurship’s signature business pitch competition.
 
Twelve years ago, the General Assembly gave counties the option to ask residents if they wanted more government spending. The county commissioners’ response this year in Mecklenburg? Spend an extra $50 million on the arts and parks.
Twelve years ago, the General Assembly gave counties the option to ask residents if they wanted more government spending. The county commissioners’ response this year in Mecklenburg? Spend an extra $50 million on the arts and parks.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals determined the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office violated a Vietnam veteran’s due process rights by denying his application for a concealed handgun permit.
The N.C. Court of Appeals determined the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office violated a Vietnam veteran’s due process rights by denying his application for a concealed handgun permit.
 
Proponents of charter schools worry the Governor’s Commission on Access to a Sound Basic Education will use the Leandro ruling as a roundabout way to restrict charter schools.
Proponents of charter schools worry the Governor’s Commission on Access to a Sound Basic Education will use the Leandro ruling as a roundabout way to restrict charter schools.
 
In a long-awaited decision, federal trial judge Allison Burroughs has ruled that, while Harvard does consider a student’s race in determining who gets in and who doesn’t (“the use of race in and of itself is admitted”), nonetheless Harvard is not breaking the law.
In a long-awaited decision, federal trial judge Allison Burroughs has ruled that, while Harvard does consider a student’s race in determining who gets in and who doesn’t (“the use of race in and of itself is admitted”), nonetheless Harvard is not breaking the law.
 
First-year East Carolina Head Football Coach Mike Houston addressed members of the media Tuesday prior to Saturday's road game at UCF.
First-year East Carolina Head Football Coach Mike Houston addressed members of the media Tuesday prior to Saturday's road game at UCF.
 
After an undefeated weekend that included a draw with a top-10 opponent, Melanie Stiles and Tori Riggs of the ECU soccer team have earned conference player of the week honors, as announced by the conference on Monday.
After an undefeated weekend that included a draw with a top-10 opponent, Melanie Stiles and Tori Riggs of the ECU soccer team have earned conference player of the week honors, as announced by the conference on Monday.
 
When Cheri Beasley and Paul Newby face each other in the 2020 campaign for N.C. Supreme Court chief justice, it’s unlikely that they will spend much time bashing each other’s records.
When Cheri Beasley and Paul Newby face each other in the 2020 campaign for N.C. Supreme Court chief justice, it’s unlikely that they will spend much time bashing each other’s records.
 
East Carolina sophomore forward Jayden Gardner was named to the Preseason American Athletic Conference second-team on Monday as the league's men's basketball media day commenced.
East Carolina sophomore forward Jayden Gardner was named to the Preseason American Athletic Conference second-team on Monday as the league's men's basketball media day commenced.
 
The N.C. Department of Transportation is running out of gas.
 
In its first intercollegiate game of the fall season, East Carolina fell to Virginia, 15-10 in a predetermined 14-inning exhibition game at Disharoon Park on Sunday afternoon (Oct. 13).
In its first intercollegiate game of the fall season, East Carolina fell to Virginia, 15-10 in a predetermined 14-inning exhibition game at Disharoon Park on Sunday afternoon (Oct. 13).
 
A new poll from Meredith College shows 40% of North Carolinians would rather vote for someone who’s randomly selected from a phone book than for President Trump.
A new poll from Meredith College shows 40% of North Carolinians would rather vote for someone who’s randomly selected from a phone book than for President Trump.
 
When Erik Jones won the Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington on Labor Day weekend, the high point for Randy Poindexter ’78 probably wasn’t on the track.
When Erik Jones won the Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington on Labor Day weekend, the high point for Randy Poindexter ’78 probably wasn’t on the track.
 
Reports of declining community college graduation rates and the lack of skilled workers have led policymakers and college leaders to sound the alarm
Reports of declining community college graduation rates and the lack of skilled workers have led policymakers and college leaders to sound the alarm
 
In 2012, 92 percent of North Carolina workers commuted to their place of employment by automobile. By 2018, that share had dipped to 90 percent.
In 2012, 92 percent of North Carolina workers commuted to their place of employment by automobile. By 2018, that share had dipped to 90 percent.
 
A total team effort helped the ECU soccer team pull out a 1-1 tie against No. 8 Memphis on Sunday in Johnson Stadium.
A total team effort helped the ECU soccer team pull out a 1-1 tie against No. 8 Memphis on Sunday in Johnson Stadium.
 
Coastal communities are no strangers to the heavy winds and the massive storm surges hurricanes bring.
Coastal communities are no strangers to the heavy winds and the massive storm surges hurricanes bring.
 
A second half surge helped the ECU soccer team run away with a 3-0 win over visiting Tulsa on Thursday night inside Johnson Stadium.
A second half surge helped the ECU soccer team run away with a 3-0 win over visiting Tulsa on Thursday night inside Johnson Stadium.
 
Let me be clear, before I get too far into this piece, that I’m a big fan of good health. I try to eat right, I work out or run about every day, and, even at my advanced age, consider myself physically fit.
Let me be clear, before I get too far into this piece, that I’m a big fan of good health. I try to eat right, I work out or run about every day, and, even at my advanced age, consider myself physically fit.
 
Saving lives and saving money are the main goals of six N.C. Department of Transportation (DOT) grants totaling more than $862,000 received by faculty in East Carolina University’s College of Engineering and Technology.
Saving lives and saving money are the main goals of six N.C. Department of Transportation (DOT) grants totaling more than $862,000 received by faculty in East Carolina University’s College of Engineering and Technology.
 
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