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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.
 
Coming off its bye weekend, the ECU soccer team will play its first home game in more than three weeks when the Pirates host to Tulsa on Thursday night inside Johnson Stadium.
Coming off its bye weekend, the ECU soccer team will play its first home game in more than three weeks when the Pirates host to Tulsa on Thursday night inside Johnson Stadium.
 
For the first time, a company started by East Carolina University faculty members has received a Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant from the National Institutes of Health.
For the first time, a company started by East Carolina University faculty members has received a Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant from the National Institutes of Health.
 
Hurricane Dorian left the village of Ocracoke heavily damaged and students at Beaufort County Community College are doing their part to help survivors of the storm recover.
Hurricane Dorian left the village of Ocracoke heavily damaged and students at Beaufort County Community College are doing their part to help survivors of the storm recover.
 
The little boy in a blue shirt emerged from the pandemonium in the center of the Greenville Boys and Girls Club gym wearing a look of pure bewildermen
The little boy in a blue shirt emerged from the pandemonium in the center of the Greenville Boys and Girls Club gym wearing a look of pure bewildermen
 
Join our newest ranger, Nick Botello-Hernandez, as he has his first program at the park.
Join our newest ranger, Nick Botello-Hernandez, as he has his first program at the park.
 
During the 1990s and early 2000s, urban elections were an arena of robust partisan politics in North Carolina.
During the 1990s and early 2000s, urban elections were an arena of robust partisan politics in North Carolina.
 
East Carolina offensive lineman Cortez Herrin has been granted a medical hardship waiver by the American Athletic Conference and will be eligible to compete during the 2020 season.
East Carolina offensive lineman Cortez Herrin has been granted a medical hardship waiver by the American Athletic Conference and will be eligible to compete during the 2020 season.
 
Lawmakers spent Tuesday, Oct. 8, advancing four mini-budget plans as the budget veto stalemate drags on into another month.
Lawmakers spent Tuesday, Oct. 8, advancing four mini-budget plans as the budget veto stalemate drags on into another month.
 
College admissions standards are meant to determine whether a student is academically prepared to succeed at college.
 
Beaufort County Community College has free workshops coming up in Hyde and Beaufort counties to help small business owners.
Beaufort County Community College has free workshops coming up in Hyde and Beaufort counties to help small business owners.
 
East Carolina wrapped up a four-day retreat to the Outer Banks on Tuesday morning following three days of intense practice and extracurricular activities that included a fishing trip to Jennette's Pier and a hike up Jockey's Ridge.
East Carolina wrapped up a four-day retreat to the Outer Banks on Tuesday morning following three days of intense practice and extracurricular activities that included a fishing trip to Jennette's Pier and a hike up Jockey's Ridge.
 
The University of North Carolina System and Vidant Health — the eight-hospital system that holds a close relationship with East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine — have settled a months-long turf war.
The University of North Carolina System and Vidant Health — the eight-hospital system that holds a close relationship with East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine — have settled a months-long turf war.
 
Beaufort County Commissioner Gary Brinn passed away suddenly after a short illness on October 8, 2018.
Beaufort County Commissioner Gary Brinn passed away suddenly after a short illness on October 8, 2018.
 
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