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The future of smokable hemp in North Carolina remains unsettled, nearly a month after lawmakers last took it up.
The future of smokable hemp in North Carolina remains unsettled, nearly a month after lawmakers last took it up.
 
East Carolina's coaching staff spent the weekend dissecting the film from Saturday morning's scrimmage, so Monday's practice presented the first opportunity to respond with on-field corrections.
East Carolina's coaching staff spent the weekend dissecting the film from Saturday morning's scrimmage, so Monday's practice presented the first opportunity to respond with on-field corrections.
 
A state law that’s supposed to promote N.C. health care could block Wake County residents from accessing superior medical technology.
A state law that’s supposed to promote N.C. health care could block Wake County residents from accessing superior medical technology.
 
A disease that many thought we had eradicated — at least in our part of the world — is making a comeback in parts of the United States and abroad.
A disease that many thought we had eradicated — at least in our part of the world — is making a comeback in parts of the United States and abroad.
 
Cooper on Monday, Aug. 12, signed an Executive Directive aimed at improving gun safety and preventing gun-related suicides in North Carolina.
Cooper on Monday, Aug. 12, signed an Executive Directive aimed at improving gun safety and preventing gun-related suicides in North Carolina.
 
State employees are no longer in immediate danger of paying out-of-network costs for their health care, but they may confront higher premiums and higher taxes later.
State employees are no longer in immediate danger of paying out-of-network costs for their health care, but they may confront higher premiums and higher taxes later.
 
"Early college" is an increasingly popular program that allows students to earn college credit in high school.
"Early college" is an increasingly popular program that allows students to earn college credit in high school.
 
Duke Energy touts the fact that its total carbon emissions are down 31 percent from their peak in 2005. It hopes to reach a cumulative 40 percent reduction by 2030.
Duke Energy touts the fact that its total carbon emissions are down 31 percent from their peak in 2005. It hopes to reach a cumulative 40 percent reduction by 2030.
 
Meredith Hawke has been named Interim Executive Director of Uptown Greenville, the city’s downtown development organization that exists to promote quality cultural, residential, and economic growth.
Meredith Hawke has been named Interim Executive Director of Uptown Greenville, the city’s downtown development organization that exists to promote quality cultural, residential, and economic growth.
 
North Carolina’s failure to pass a budget could affect a state-mandated financial literacy course requirement for all public high schools.
North Carolina’s failure to pass a budget could affect a state-mandated financial literacy course requirement for all public high schools.
 
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University officially welcomed 86 new medical students – all North Carolina residents – during its annual White Coat Ceremony on Friday morning.
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University officially welcomed 86 new medical students – all North Carolina residents – during its annual White Coat Ceremony on Friday morning.
 
East Carolina trotted out the front doors of the Ward Sports Medicine Building on Saturday morning, passed the Pirate statue and entered through the Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium gates for its first full-fledged game simulation since the Purple-Gold matchup back in the spring.
East Carolina trotted out the front doors of the Ward Sports Medicine Building on Saturday morning, passed the Pirate statue and entered through the Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium gates for its first full-fledged game simulation since the Purple-Gold matchup back in the spring.
 
A new school year is weeks away, bringing new strategies for keeping kids safe. Topping the list: A smartphone app leveraging the eyes, ears, and savvy of students.
A new school year is weeks away, bringing new strategies for keeping kids safe. Topping the list: A smartphone app leveraging the eyes, ears, and savvy of students.
 
Like the defense, the midfield for the ECU women's soccer team returns all of its major contributors from the 2018 season. It will be up to head coach Jason Hamilton to fit together the returners with three newcomers in the middle of the field.
Like the defense, the midfield for the ECU women's soccer team returns all of its major contributors from the 2018 season. It will be up to head coach Jason Hamilton to fit together the returners with three newcomers in the middle of the field.
 
State Treasurer Dale Folwell’s attempt to rope them into the Clear Pricing Project is scuttled.
State Treasurer Dale Folwell’s attempt to rope them into the Clear Pricing Project is scuttled.
 
A major solar energy financing company says the N.C. Department of Revenue may be breaking the law. The company has formally asked DOR to justify a regulation rejecting state tax credits the company’s clients have claimed.
A major solar energy financing company says the N.C. Department of Revenue may be breaking the law. The company has formally asked DOR to justify a regulation rejecting state tax credits the company’s clients have claimed.
 
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love history and how much time I spend reading and researching historical events.
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love history and how much time I spend reading and researching historical events.
 
Unless you are buying your marijuana from a dispensary in a state where it’s legal, you probably aren’t paying taxes on your illicit substances.
Unless you are buying your marijuana from a dispensary in a state where it’s legal, you probably aren’t paying taxes on your illicit substances.
 
With Saturday's scrimmage just over the horizon, the East Carolina Pirates throttled back a little during Friday's practice.
With Saturday's scrimmage just over the horizon, the East Carolina Pirates throttled back a little during Friday's practice.
 
While the fighting over Medicaid and the state budget persists, Republicans’s effort to save rural hospitals with a state-funded loan program will move forward.
While the fighting over Medicaid and the state budget persists, Republicans’s effort to save rural hospitals with a state-funded loan program will move forward.
 
East Carolina knocked out its sixth practice of preseason camp Thursday morning after a Wednesday that featured adrenaline pumping, high volume contact periods designed to celebrate the first day in full pads.
East Carolina knocked out its sixth practice of preseason camp Thursday morning after a Wednesday that featured adrenaline pumping, high volume contact periods designed to celebrate the first day in full pads.
 
The Milk Commission may make a return to North Carolina, but a bill reestablishing the commission still has a ways to go before becoming law.
The Milk Commission may make a return to North Carolina, but a bill reestablishing the commission still has a ways to go before becoming law.
 
During their first week at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine, first-year medical students are inundated with typical orientation-related activities, such as learning about the school’s policies, classes, exams and technology.
During their first week at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine, first-year medical students are inundated with typical orientation-related activities, such as learning about the school’s policies, classes, exams and technology.
 
The Office of State Human Resources has announced a solution to prevent the layoffs of 220 teachers with the N.C Virtual Public School.
The Office of State Human Resources has announced a solution to prevent the layoffs of 220 teachers with the N.C Virtual Public School.
 
Workers meander through green rows of plants, glancing sideways as they go and dipping their brimmed caps against the setting sun. A white Chevy pickup stops at the top of the slope, and farmer Shane Whitaker jumps out and walks among the crops.
Workers meander through green rows of plants, glancing sideways as they go and dipping their brimmed caps against the setting sun. A white Chevy pickup stops at the top of the slope, and farmer Shane Whitaker jumps out and walks among the crops.
 
Not only does the ECU women's soccer team bring back its entire backline from 2018, but the Pirates will also add four new members as they try to improve on a defense that ranked fourth in the conference.
Not only does the ECU women's soccer team bring back its entire backline from 2018, but the Pirates will also add four new members as they try to improve on a defense that ranked fourth in the conference.
 
I have a growing collection of images, the vast majority of which are in North Carolina, that I am now offering for sale in a limited edition format.
I have a growing collection of images, the vast majority of which are in North Carolina, that I am now offering for sale in a limited edition format.
 
Distance education has expanded greatly thanks to the internet, making higher education accessible to non-traditional students.
Distance education has expanded greatly thanks to the internet, making higher education accessible to non-traditional students.
 
After a season with very little depth at the goalkeeper position, the ECU women's soccer team has added a transfer as well as a new goalkeeping coach to work with returning starter Melanie Stiles.
After a season with very little depth at the goalkeeper position, the ECU women's soccer team has added a transfer as well as a new goalkeeping coach to work with returning starter Melanie Stiles.
 
University of North Carolina Board Chairman Harry Smith says he never suggested that the interim UNC president should no longer be a candidate for the permanent job.
University of North Carolina Board Chairman Harry Smith says he never suggested that the interim UNC president should no longer be a candidate for the permanent job.
 
East Carolina University’s College of Engineering and Technology has received a $4 million grant from the National Science Foundation Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Program (S-STEM)
East Carolina University’s College of Engineering and Technology has received a $4 million grant from the National Science Foundation Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Program (S-STEM)
 
When conservatives argue for judicial restraint, most don’t mean that the judicial branch ought to be supine and subservient to lawmakers and executives.
When conservatives argue for judicial restraint, most don’t mean that the judicial branch ought to be supine and subservient to lawmakers and executives.
 
East Carolina is starting to find a rhythm as it completed its fourth day of pre-season camp Tuesday morning.
East Carolina is starting to find a rhythm as it completed its fourth day of pre-season camp Tuesday morning.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper named Damon Circosta to fill the vacancy on the State Board of Elections.
Gov. Roy Cooper named Damon Circosta to fill the vacancy on the State Board of Elections.
 
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