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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.
 
State Treasurer Dale Fowell has sweetened a deal for hospitals to sign on to his Clear Pricing Project.
 
ECU junior kicker Jake Verity has been named to the 2019 Lou Groza Place-kicker Award Watch List, according to an announcement by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission Wednesday.
ECU junior kicker Jake Verity has been named to the 2019 Lou Groza Place-kicker Award Watch List, according to an announcement by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission Wednesday.
 
Fiery arguments over hemp regulation smoldered out Wednesday, July 24, when House members reversed feverish efforts to criminalize the plant’s smokable flower.
Fiery arguments over hemp regulation smoldered out Wednesday, July 24, when House members reversed feverish efforts to criminalize the plant’s smokable flower.
 
A bill making it easier for someone to become a licensed funeral director has cleared the Senate.
A bill making it easier for someone to become a licensed funeral director has cleared the Senate.
 
Joan D. Wynn, PhD, RN, chief quality and patient safety officer for Vidant Health, has been awarded the North Carolina Healthcare Association’s (NCHA) 2019 Clinical Leadership Award.
Joan D. Wynn, PhD, RN, chief quality and patient safety officer for Vidant Health, has been awarded the North Carolina Healthcare Association’s (NCHA) 2019 Clinical Leadership Award.
 
The Medicaid program is for those in the shadows, the most unfortunate and needy of our citizens. As discussions of expanding our state’s Medicaid program continue — and hold up the new budget — it’s worth asking: Is our current Medicaid program adequately serving those in the shadows?
The Medicaid program is for those in the shadows, the most unfortunate and needy of our citizens. As discussions of expanding our state’s Medicaid program continue — and hold up the new budget — it’s worth asking: Is our current Medicaid program adequately serving those in the shadows?
 
Today, the Buddy Bengel campaign announced that it will post having raised just over $94,000 and has $71,000 cash on hand as of June 30th, 2019. Bengel officially announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor on June 3rd.
Today, the Buddy Bengel campaign announced that it will post having raised just over $94,000 and has $71,000 cash on hand as of June 30th, 2019. Bengel officially announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor on June 3rd.
 
Twelve graduates of Beaufort County Community College’s Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program received their nursing school pins on July 18 in a traditional rite of passage for nursing school graduates across the country.
Twelve graduates of Beaufort County Community College’s Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program received their nursing school pins on July 18 in a traditional rite of passage for nursing school graduates across the country.
 
The 25th Annual "Meet The Pirates" event presented by Piggly Wiggly Fresh Buy, East Carolina's preseason football fanfest, is scheduled for Saturday, August 17 at Bagwell Field inside Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium from 4-8 p.m.
The 25th Annual "Meet The Pirates" event presented by Piggly Wiggly Fresh Buy, East Carolina's preseason football fanfest, is scheduled for Saturday, August 17 at Bagwell Field inside Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium from 4-8 p.m.
 
Senate Bill 584, Criminal Law Reform, is another attempt to clean up North Carolina’s mishmash of criminal laws. Picking through the disarray is proving a slow process for lawmakers.
Senate Bill 584, Criminal Law Reform, is another attempt to clean up North Carolina’s mishmash of criminal laws. Picking through the disarray is proving a slow process for lawmakers.
 
Law enforcement officers are in high demand, and Beaufort County Community College sent three more graduates out into the community to begin their careers.
Law enforcement officers are in high demand, and Beaufort County Community College sent three more graduates out into the community to begin their careers.
 
Before mounting a defense in the Common Cause v. Lewis partisan gerrymandering trial, one lawmaker has issued a news release hinting at arguments he and fellow defendants are likely to make.
Before mounting a defense in the Common Cause v. Lewis partisan gerrymandering trial, one lawmaker has issued a news release hinting at arguments he and fellow defendants are likely to make.
 
It started with a simple request on Saturday morning, Jan. 13, 2018. Duke Energy lobbyist Kathy Hawkins asked Ken Eudy, Gov. Roy Cooper’s senior adviser, to help expedite a state official’s signature on an agreement tied to Duke’s Atlantic Coast Pipeline project.
It started with a simple request on Saturday morning, Jan. 13, 2018. Duke Energy lobbyist Kathy Hawkins asked Ken Eudy, Gov. Roy Cooper’s senior adviser, to help expedite a state official’s signature on an agreement tied to Duke’s Atlantic Coast Pipeline project.
 
The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced its seventh-annual Team Academic Excellence Awards, naming ECU to the list for the first time in program history.
The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced its seventh-annual Team Academic Excellence Awards, naming ECU to the list for the first time in program history.
 
Entering its sixth season in the American Athletic Conference, ECU has been selected to finish fifth in the East Division of the AAC as voted on by members of the media.
Entering its sixth season in the American Athletic Conference, ECU has been selected to finish fifth in the East Division of the AAC as voted on by members of the media.
 
ECU's Alec Burleson was officially named to the 26-man 2019 Collegiate National Team roster USA Baseball officials announced Monday evening. With his selection, it marks the second consecutive summer a Pirate will play for the Collegiate National Team following Jake Agnos and Bryant Packard in 2018.
ECU's Alec Burleson was officially named to the 26-man 2019 Collegiate National Team roster USA Baseball officials announced Monday evening. With his selection, it marks the second consecutive summer a Pirate will play for the Collegiate National Team following Jake Agnos and Bryant Packard in 2018.
 
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and N.C. Lt. Gov. Dan Forest this week gathered a roundtable of school-choice advocates to pitch Education Freedom Scholarships.
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and N.C. Lt. Gov. Dan Forest this week gathered a roundtable of school-choice advocates to pitch Education Freedom Scholarships.
 
Beaufort County NOW, Symbiotic Network's (SNI) proud proprietary creation, is open for the business of the region of northeastern North Carolina, and to continue to provide the public it's only original Moderated Informational Platform for the expression and promotion of people, products, places.
Beaufort County NOW, Symbiotic Network's (SNI) proud proprietary creation, is open for the business of the region of northeastern North Carolina, and to continue to provide the public it's only original Moderated Informational Platform for the expression and promotion of people, products, places.
 
The pervasiveness of summer vacation in music, film, and TV is indicative of the remarkable role it plays in the life of Americans.
The pervasiveness of summer vacation in music, film, and TV is indicative of the remarkable role it plays in the life of Americans.
 
A trio of ECU men's basketball student-athletes were honored by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) as it released its 2018-19 NABC Honors Court.
A trio of ECU men's basketball student-athletes were honored by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) as it released its 2018-19 NABC Honors Court.
 
On Wednesday evening, July 17, President Donald J. Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence came to Minges Coliseum, home of the ECU Pirates' men's and women's basketball teams, to continue kicking off his 2020 presidential campaign ("Keep America Great!").
On Wednesday evening, July 17, President Donald J. Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence came to Minges Coliseum, home of the ECU Pirates' men's and women's basketball teams, to continue kicking off his 2020 presidential campaign ("Keep America Great!").
 
Republican U.S. Senate challenger Garland Tucker has made double-digit gains on incumbent Thom Tillis, according to new polling data from the Tucker camp.
Republican U.S. Senate challenger Garland Tucker has made double-digit gains on incumbent Thom Tillis, according to new polling data from the Tucker camp.
 
Lawmakers, after so many fits and starts, finally persuaded enough of their nervous colleagues to vote to begin fixing North Carolina’s archaic and broken system of governing alcohol, a move some 80 years in the making.
Lawmakers, after so many fits and starts, finally persuaded enough of their nervous colleagues to vote to begin fixing North Carolina’s archaic and broken system of governing alcohol, a move some 80 years in the making.
 
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