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First-year head coach Kim McNeill will open her tenure with four straight home games as the 2019-20 ECU women's basketball schedule was released Wednesday.
First-year head coach Kim McNeill will open her tenure with four straight home games as the 2019-20 ECU women's basketball schedule was released Wednesday.
 
When State Treasurer Dale Folwell took office in early 2017, he found North Carolina’s State Health Plan to be in even worse shape than he originally thought.
When State Treasurer Dale Folwell took office in early 2017, he found North Carolina’s State Health Plan to be in even worse shape than he originally thought.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper insists that Medicaid expansion be part of North Carolina’s budget deal for 2019-20. Republican leaders of the legislature disagree.
Gov. Roy Cooper insists that Medicaid expansion be part of North Carolina’s budget deal for 2019-20. Republican leaders of the legislature disagree.
 
The Senate approved a plan to return millions in surplus tax revenue to taxpayers, despite complaints from some Democratic lawmakers who wanted to use the money for education or infrastructure.
The Senate approved a plan to return millions in surplus tax revenue to taxpayers, despite complaints from some Democratic lawmakers who wanted to use the money for education or infrastructure.
 
First-year East Carolina Head Football Coach Mike Houston addressed members of the media Tuesday prior to Saturday's road game at NC State.
First-year East Carolina Head Football Coach Mike Houston addressed members of the media Tuesday prior to Saturday's road game at NC State.
 
A bill that could help scrub election rolls of illegitimate voters, a move which hasn’t gotten through the General Assembly despite several tries, may finally reach the governor.
A bill that could help scrub election rolls of illegitimate voters, a move which hasn’t gotten through the General Assembly despite several tries, may finally reach the governor.
 
A late goal from senior Daria Draovitch helped ECU salvage a 1-1 draw against Richmond on Sunday night inside Johnson Stadium.
A late goal from senior Daria Draovitch helped ECU salvage a 1-1 draw against Richmond on Sunday night inside Johnson Stadium.
 
The flagship facility of UNC Health Care was placed on probation after receiving a preliminary denial of accreditation because of issues with psychiatric treatment.
The flagship facility of UNC Health Care was placed on probation after receiving a preliminary denial of accreditation because of issues with psychiatric treatment.
 
Small businesses will be able to band together to slash the costs of their health insurance after Gov. Roy Cooper let Senate Bill 86 become law.
Small businesses will be able to band together to slash the costs of their health insurance after Gov. Roy Cooper let Senate Bill 86 become law.
 
East Carolina University senior Irma Lappin does more each day than the typical college student.
East Carolina University senior Irma Lappin does more each day than the typical college student.
 
More than two hours into a long-anticipated meeting, audible moans swept the packed room where the State Board of Elections authorized several voting technologies for the 2020 election — including an updated version of controversial touch-screen devices.
More than two hours into a long-anticipated meeting, audible moans swept the packed room where the State Board of Elections authorized several voting technologies for the 2020 election — including an updated version of controversial touch-screen devices.
 
Beaufort County Community College has classes coming up to help you learn about the past, including time-honored regional skills like cane-weaving and hog-roasting, and a class to focus on the current events of our present.
Beaufort County Community College has classes coming up to help you learn about the past, including time-honored regional skills like cane-weaving and hog-roasting, and a class to focus on the current events of our present.
 
You might expect a state Supreme Court with six Democrats and one Republican to end up with a lot of 6-1 decisions with the Republican on the losing end. That’s not been the typical scenario this year.
You might expect a state Supreme Court with six Democrats and one Republican to end up with a lot of 6-1 decisions with the Republican on the losing end. That’s not been the typical scenario this year.
 
The public has lost faith in the NCAA and colleges to protect student-athletes. When surveying the numerous ideas for fixing college sports, it’s hard to make any other conclusion.
The public has lost faith in the NCAA and colleges to protect student-athletes. When surveying the numerous ideas for fixing college sports, it’s hard to make any other conclusion.
 
A ruling by the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver could have ramifications beyond Colorado, political experts say.
A ruling by the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver could have ramifications beyond Colorado, political experts say.
 
As nearly 29,000 students started classes at East Carolina University this week either on campus or online, there were a handful who have returned to complete a journey they started years — or even decades — ago.
As nearly 29,000 students started classes at East Carolina University this week either on campus or online, there were a handful who have returned to complete a journey they started years — or even decades — ago.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper announced late Friday, Aug. 23, that he vetoed Senate Bill 438, the Excellent Public School Act of 2019.
Gov. Roy Cooper announced late Friday, Aug. 23, that he vetoed Senate Bill 438, the Excellent Public School Act of 2019.
 
A record number of students filled classrooms as Beaufort County Community College started its fall semester on August 19. The college currently has 1668 students enrolled in degree programs, the highest number since it exited the federal student loan program in 2015.
A record number of students filled classrooms as Beaufort County Community College started its fall semester on August 19. The college currently has 1668 students enrolled in degree programs, the highest number since it exited the federal student loan program in 2015.
 
Try as they might, the General Assembly has had a hard time garnering the needed votes from the Democratic caucus to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto.
Try as they might, the General Assembly has had a hard time garnering the needed votes from the Democratic caucus to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto.
 
During the first few weeks of every new school year, the mainstream media and public–school advocacy organizations proclaim North Carolina has a severe teacher shortage.
During the first few weeks of every new school year, the mainstream media and public–school advocacy organizations proclaim North Carolina has a severe teacher shortage.
 
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper insists Medicaid expansion be included in the General Fund budget, and the Republican-dominated General Assembly unequivocally refuses.
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper insists Medicaid expansion be included in the General Fund budget, and the Republican-dominated General Assembly unequivocally refuses.
 
Inclement weather, which included excessive lightning, caused ECU soccer's opener against George Mason to be cancelled after 45 minutes of play on Thursday night inside Johnson Stadium.
Inclement weather, which included excessive lightning, caused ECU soccer's opener against George Mason to be cancelled after 45 minutes of play on Thursday night inside Johnson Stadium.
 
It is quite common: A successful college alum decides to donate a large sum of his accumulated wealth to his alma mater, but wants the money to be used in a specific way. School officials want the money.
It is quite common: A successful college alum decides to donate a large sum of his accumulated wealth to his alma mater, but wants the money to be used in a specific way. School officials want the money.
 
Sixth-year head coach Cliff Godwin formally announced ECU baseball's 20-man incoming class Friday, which features six position players, 12 pitchers and a pair of two-way players.
Sixth-year head coach Cliff Godwin formally announced ECU baseball's 20-man incoming class Friday, which features six position players, 12 pitchers and a pair of two-way players.
 
North Carolina’s farm bill has passed the House, but it now may be frozen in the Senate.
North Carolina’s farm bill has passed the House, but it now may be frozen in the Senate.
 
Billy Crystal and Bobby Tony review getting old. He is funny, You be the judge on Bobby Tony
Billy Crystal and Bobby Tony review getting old. He is funny, You be the judge on Bobby Tony
 
Three medical students at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine have been awarded the university’s most prestigious scholarship.
Three medical students at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine have been awarded the university’s most prestigious scholarship.
 
As the Obamacare individual marketplace bleeds unsubsidized enrollees, Blue Cross N.C. is looking to reverse a surge of earlier premium increases.
As the Obamacare individual marketplace bleeds unsubsidized enrollees, Blue Cross N.C. is looking to reverse a surge of earlier premium increases.
 
North Carolina taxpayers could get a check from the state by late November.
 
As most N.C. public schools prepared to open a new academic year, teachers have temporarily lost access to a key diagnostic tool to evaluate students’ reading skills.
As most N.C. public schools prepared to open a new academic year, teachers have temporarily lost access to a key diagnostic tool to evaluate students’ reading skills.
 
Pirate pride was evident in Davie County on Aug. 13, during a special Educators Hall of Fame induction ceremony for East Carolina University alumnus Henry Pryce.
Pirate pride was evident in Davie County on Aug. 13, during a special Educators Hall of Fame induction ceremony for East Carolina University alumnus Henry Pryce.
 
Tax credits claimed by clients of Dan McCready’s solar investment company may be jeopardized by Gov. Roy Cooper’s Department of Revenue.
Tax credits claimed by clients of Dan McCready’s solar investment company may be jeopardized by Gov. Roy Cooper’s Department of Revenue.
 
Certificate of Need reform could join the other health-care issues that are ensnared in the fight over the budget veto override and Medicaid expansion.
Certificate of Need reform could join the other health-care issues that are ensnared in the fight over the budget veto override and Medicaid expansion.
 
People in the education policy and funding worlds don’t like Sandra Stotsky. For years she has been a robust critic of too many things educators, ed school professors, school administrators, and philanthropists have hailed and implemented.
People in the education policy and funding worlds don’t like Sandra Stotsky. For years she has been a robust critic of too many things educators, ed school professors, school administrators, and philanthropists have hailed and implemented.
 
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