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Where do you stand on the Transgender Issue now that the issue has gotten to the overt point of the open celebration of this lifestyle choice, dictated by certain direct and explicit actions.
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8.04% I do support the Trans Community in all its many facets because diversity is at a premium in today's society.
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Roughly a week after State Treasurer Dale Folwell sweetened the State Health Plan, major hospitals don’t seem tempted by the treasurer’s latest carrot.
Roughly a week after State Treasurer Dale Folwell sweetened the State Health Plan, major hospitals don’t seem tempted by the treasurer’s latest carrot.
 
Jason Dietrich, a nine-year coaching veteran at the Division I level and Collegiate Baseball's 2016 Pitching Coach-of-the-Year, has been named the pitching coach at East Carolina University according to an announcement by head coach Cliff Godwin Thursday.
Jason Dietrich, a nine-year coaching veteran at the Division I level and Collegiate Baseball's 2016 Pitching Coach-of-the-Year, has been named the pitching coach at East Carolina University according to an announcement by head coach Cliff Godwin Thursday.
 
Although Cooper’s defenders have tried to suggest otherwise, the governor has essentially issued an ultimatum: no new budget without Medicaid expansion.
Although Cooper’s defenders have tried to suggest otherwise, the governor has essentially issued an ultimatum: no new budget without Medicaid expansion.
 
Small business owners or small business dreamers can take advantage of these five free classes offered through Beaufort County Community College’s Small Business Center this fall.
Small business owners or small business dreamers can take advantage of these five free classes offered through Beaufort County Community College’s Small Business Center this fall.
 
It may be weeks ⁠— perhaps months ⁠— before a three-judge panel issues a ruling on whether lawmakers drew N.C. voting districts legally, or whether the legislative districts are partisan gerrymanders.
It may be weeks ⁠— perhaps months ⁠— before a three-judge panel issues a ruling on whether lawmakers drew N.C. voting districts legally, or whether the legislative districts are partisan gerrymanders.
 
Schroko's Hair Studio relocated to 407 Evans St mid-July. Join them for a Grand Opening during the First Friday ArtWalk, Friday, August 2nd from 5-8pm.
Schroko's Hair Studio relocated to 407 Evans St mid-July. Join them for a Grand Opening during the First Friday ArtWalk, Friday, August 2nd from 5-8pm.
 
North Carolina’s veterans gained another way to treat battlefield trauma.
North Carolina’s veterans gained another way to treat battlefield trauma.
 
Bipartisan Legislation Gives Veterans Who Honorably Served Access to the American Legion
Bipartisan Legislation Gives Veterans Who Honorably Served Access to the American Legion
 
Yesterday, the Senate unanimously passed the Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019, bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) to help family farms reorganize after falling on hard times.
Yesterday, the Senate unanimously passed the Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019, bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) to help family farms reorganize after falling on hard times.
 
Whatever the three-judge Superior Court panel decides about  Common Cause v. Lewis, a challenge to the constitutionality of North Carolina’s legislative districts, is relevant only if the plaintiffs win.
Whatever the three-judge Superior Court panel decides about  Common Cause v. Lewis, a challenge to the constitutionality of North Carolina’s legislative districts, is relevant only if the plaintiffs win.
 
Since 2005, North Carolina has provided over $404 million in subsidies (tax credits and grant payments) to film production companies.
Since 2005, North Carolina has provided over $404 million in subsidies (tax credits and grant payments) to film production companies.
 
Between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019, East Carolina University alumni, friends, faculty and other supporters committed $52.3 million to the university. This successful fiscal year surpasses last year’s fundraising by nearly $10 million.
Between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019, East Carolina University alumni, friends, faculty and other supporters committed $52.3 million to the university. This successful fiscal year surpasses last year’s fundraising by nearly $10 million.
 
A bill allowing federal funds to continue flowing to North Carolina hasn’t earned Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature yet, but one political analyst said it would be wise for the governor to let it become law.
A bill allowing federal funds to continue flowing to North Carolina hasn’t earned Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature yet, but one political analyst said it would be wise for the governor to let it become law.
 
To the extent Facebook, Google, Twitter, YouTube and other online companies engage in viewpoint discrimination against conservatives and Republicans, they deserve condemnation and ridicule. But do they also merit oversight by lawmakers or regulators?
To the extent Facebook, Google, Twitter, YouTube and other online companies engage in viewpoint discrimination against conservatives and Republicans, they deserve condemnation and ridicule. But do they also merit oversight by lawmakers or regulators?
 
Senate Bill 290, originally filed as the Distillery Regulatory Reform Bill, will soon become law.
Senate Bill 290, originally filed as the Distillery Regulatory Reform Bill, will soon become law.
 
ECU has hired George Wright-Easy as an assistant men's basketball coach, Pirate head coach Joe Dooley announced Monday. Ken Potosnak, who is entering his 10th season with the program, will move into the role of assistant to the head coach.
ECU has hired George Wright-Easy as an assistant men's basketball coach, Pirate head coach Joe Dooley announced Monday. Ken Potosnak, who is entering his 10th season with the program, will move into the role of assistant to the head coach.
 
While many of their friends enjoyed summer vacations, a group of students considering careers in health care got a dose of what the first year of medical school has to offer.
While many of their friends enjoyed summer vacations, a group of students considering careers in health care got a dose of what the first year of medical school has to offer.
 
One of the most peculiar claims to gain currency in higher education holds that academia has become captive to nefarious monied interests on the political right.
One of the most peculiar claims to gain currency in higher education holds that academia has become captive to nefarious monied interests on the political right.
 
Uptown Greenville welcomes Nucleus Uptown, the city’s first coworking space, to 509 Evans Street in Uptown Greenville.
Uptown Greenville welcomes Nucleus Uptown, the city’s first coworking space, to 509 Evans Street in Uptown Greenville.
 
Please sign a truce over the budget, University of North Carolina System interim President Dr. Bill Roper asks of the warring branches of state government.
Please sign a truce over the budget, University of North Carolina System interim President Dr. Bill Roper asks of the warring branches of state government.
 
North Carolina’s redistricting trial Common Cause v. Lewis concluded Friday with heightened tensions, a day after the court threw out part of the testimony of one of the General Assembly’s key witnesses.
North Carolina’s redistricting trial Common Cause v. Lewis concluded Friday with heightened tensions, a day after the court threw out part of the testimony of one of the General Assembly’s key witnesses.
 
Jayda Hylton-Pelaia of the ECU women's soccer team will get a taste of international competition this summer when she represents Jamaica at the Pan American Games in Peru.
Jayda Hylton-Pelaia of the ECU women's soccer team will get a taste of international competition this summer when she represents Jamaica at the Pan American Games in Peru.
 
The Department of Public Instruction has reaffirmed its decision to award the K-3 reading diagnostic tool to Istation, despite a chorus of criticism from some Democratic lawmakers, educational activists, and the previous contract holder, Amplify.
The Department of Public Instruction has reaffirmed its decision to award the K-3 reading diagnostic tool to Istation, despite a chorus of criticism from some Democratic lawmakers, educational activists, and the previous contract holder, Amplify.
 
The continued employment of an unhinged, violent anarchist as a lecturer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill says a whole lot about the university system’s standards when deciding who should influence the next generation.
The continued employment of an unhinged, violent anarchist as a lecturer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill says a whole lot about the university system’s standards when deciding who should influence the next generation.
 
I am finding that within the boundaries of my 421 acres, I am finding something for everyone.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday, July 26, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service failed to follow the Endangered Species Act when it approved a permit for the ACP. This is the second time this court has considered the issue.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday, July 26, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service failed to follow the Endangered Species Act when it approved a permit for the ACP. This is the second time this court has considered the issue.
 
Brexit apoplexy, crippling fears about the future of the Union — the Scots are once again discussing independence — and a riven governing Conservative Party that is only in charge with the assistance of an obscure Northern Irish group.
Brexit apoplexy, crippling fears about the future of the Union — the Scots are once again discussing independence — and a riven governing Conservative Party that is only in charge with the assistance of an obscure Northern Irish group.
 
It is the second of three planned exhibits celebrating the 110th anniversary of art education at ECU.
It is the second of three planned exhibits celebrating the 110th anniversary of art education at ECU.
 
A massive school safety bill is nearing a final vote after unanimously passing the N.C. House on Tuesday, July 23.
A massive school safety bill is nearing a final vote after unanimously passing the N.C. House on Tuesday, July 23.
 
On Wednesday, July 24, East Carolina University’s Office of Global Affairs hosted a naturalization ceremony during which 39 people from 21 countries became new citizens of the United States.
On Wednesday, July 24, East Carolina University’s Office of Global Affairs hosted a naturalization ceremony during which 39 people from 21 countries became new citizens of the United States.
 
Collectively, the endowments of 15 Massachusetts colleges in 2017 were $70 billion, greater than the GDP of Lithuania.
Collectively, the endowments of 15 Massachusetts colleges in 2017 were $70 billion, greater than the GDP of Lithuania.
 
On 7/19/2019, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Mandrill Robinson, 43 years of age, of 226 E. 3rd Street in Washington.
On 7/19/2019, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Mandrill Robinson, 43 years of age, of 226 E. 3rd Street in Washington.
 
Judicial elections can frustrate voters. Other than names and party labels, it’s often hard to learn much about the candidates. They tend to avoid discussing issues that might prompt future court cases.
Judicial elections can frustrate voters. Other than names and party labels, it’s often hard to learn much about the candidates. They tend to avoid discussing issues that might prompt future court cases.
 
East Carolina University has become the 77th educational institution in the nation to be certified as an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program, designed to marshal the strengths of educational campuses for the benefit of pollinators.
East Carolina University has become the 77th educational institution in the nation to be certified as an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program, designed to marshal the strengths of educational campuses for the benefit of pollinators.
 
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