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After the first practice of the preseason Friday, first-year ECU Head Football Coach Mike Houston made it clear that his squad needed to respond better in all areas Saturday, specifically playing as hard at the end of practice as they did in the beginning.
After the first practice of the preseason Friday, first-year ECU Head Football Coach Mike Houston made it clear that his squad needed to respond better in all areas Saturday, specifically playing as hard at the end of practice as they did in the beginning.
 
North Carolina may soon see $168 million in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery, after more than a year-long delay.
North Carolina may soon see $168 million in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery, after more than a year-long delay.
 
The Pirates swaggered out of the locker room looking ready for battle on their first day in full pads Wednesday. Hip, thigh and knee joined shoulder pads and helmets to create a fully-formed look as practice started on a hot, steamy Down East kind of morning.
The Pirates swaggered out of the locker room looking ready for battle on their first day in full pads Wednesday. Hip, thigh and knee joined shoulder pads and helmets to create a fully-formed look as practice started on a hot, steamy Down East kind of morning.
 
Navy veteran Scott Smith went to bed on a Friday night. When he awoke the next morning he was blind.
Navy veteran Scott Smith went to bed on a Friday night. When he awoke the next morning he was blind.
 
The East Carolina Pirates walked a little taller and looked a little bigger as they returned to practice Monday morning. Day three on the field was the first in shoulder pads as the march toward the August 31st opener in Raleigh against NC State continues.
The East Carolina Pirates walked a little taller and looked a little bigger as they returned to practice Monday morning. Day three on the field was the first in shoulder pads as the march toward the August 31st opener in Raleigh against NC State continues.
 
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and public camaraderie to make our city a safer, better place to live. The 36th annual National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, August 6th.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and public camaraderie to make our city a safer, better place to live. The 36th annual National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, August 6th.
 
Some lawmakers want to bring back the state’s Milk Commission to protect local dairy farmers, but critics of the measure contend it will only lead to higher milk prices.
Some lawmakers want to bring back the state’s Milk Commission to protect local dairy farmers, but critics of the measure contend it will only lead to higher milk prices.
 
Students from universities in North Carolina and across the U.S. fine-tuned their research skills with a range of projects –from creating useful organic compounds to detecting concussions through virtual reality – at East Carolina University this summer.
Students from universities in North Carolina and across the U.S. fine-tuned their research skills with a range of projects –from creating useful organic compounds to detecting concussions through virtual reality – at East Carolina University this summer.
 
On 8/02/2019, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit were conducting surveillance in known drug areas in Washington when they spotted Reginald Wilkinson, 30 years of age, of 374 Keysville Road in Washington driving a silver Toyota Avalon registered to Uniququae Arthur, 26
On 8/02/2019, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit were conducting surveillance in known drug areas in Washington when they spotted Reginald Wilkinson, 30 years of age, of 374 Keysville Road in Washington driving a silver Toyota Avalon registered to Uniququae Arthur, 26
 
Voting system approval in North Carolina is in for yet another delay.
 
The first preseason practice of the Mike Houston Era at East Carolina dawned under a sunny sky with seasonal humidity as 108 pumped-up Pirates spread out over three practice fields to begin where spring drills ended.
The first preseason practice of the Mike Houston Era at East Carolina dawned under a sunny sky with seasonal humidity as 108 pumped-up Pirates spread out over three practice fields to begin where spring drills ended.
 
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.
 
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