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Strokes are the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States and the top cause of serious long-term disability, and two East Carolina University biology professors are working to identify genetic markers that indicate greater risk of recurrent stroke
Strokes are the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States and the top cause of serious long-term disability, and two East Carolina University biology professors are working to identify genetic markers that indicate greater risk of recurrent stroke
 
Ideally, valued positions provide enough income to sustain workers and their families
 
Numerous visits to the gun range supplemented with YouTube videos, has not improved my accuracy. A friend loaned an Air Pistol for backyard practice.
Numerous visits to the gun range supplemented with YouTube videos, has not improved my accuracy. A friend loaned an Air Pistol for backyard practice.
 
Senate leaders are proposing a $1 billion middle class tax reduction plan that would lower personal and corporate income taxes, increase mortgage interest deductions, and allow for unlimited medical and charitable tax deductions
Senate leaders are proposing a $1 billion middle class tax reduction plan that would lower personal and corporate income taxes, increase mortgage interest deductions, and allow for unlimited medical and charitable tax deductions
 
Thanks to a recent donation to the College of Business, the Student Pirate Investment Fund is set to go live
Thanks to a recent donation to the College of Business, the Student Pirate Investment Fund is set to go live
 
Two highly regarded Republican political consultants told an audience of state lawmakers, lobbyists, and renewable-energy entrepreneurs Tuesday they should consider government intervention into the renewable energy market a "slam dunk" conservative issue that wins at the ballot box
Two highly regarded Republican political consultants told an audience of state lawmakers, lobbyists, and renewable-energy entrepreneurs Tuesday they should consider government intervention into the renewable energy market a "slam dunk" conservative issue that wins at the ballot box
 
After a long and eventful life, the spark plug of Rock and Roll has passed at 90 years old. Perhaps his greatest contribution was his cross over to Rock and Roll. While most of the south was still in the throes of segregation, Chuck stole the musical heart of a whole generation of white kids.
After a long and eventful life, the spark plug of Rock and Roll has passed at 90 years old. Perhaps his greatest contribution was his cross over to Rock and Roll. While most of the south was still in the throes of segregation, Chuck stole the musical heart of a whole generation of white kids.
 
East Carolina University students on spring break took a trip to the beach, but instead of soaking up rays, helped build a living shoreline to protect habitat
East Carolina University students on spring break took a trip to the beach, but instead of soaking up rays, helped build a living shoreline to protect habitat
 
It is not a medical condition but a state of mind. I realize that this may be treading on sacred ground, but if you bear with me you may see my point.
It is not a medical condition but a state of mind. I realize that this may be treading on sacred ground, but if you bear with me you may see my point.
 
Members of Lifequest, Inc. visited Beaufort County Community College's cosmetology salon to get pampered on March 8 and 15. The psychosocial rehabilitation program has been focusing on self-care, hygiene and personal grooming
Members of Lifequest, Inc. visited Beaufort County Community College's cosmetology salon to get pampered on March 8 and 15. The psychosocial rehabilitation program has been focusing on self-care, hygiene and personal grooming
 
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper sought common ground during his first State of the State address to the Republican-controlled General Assembly on Monday night
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper sought common ground during his first State of the State address to the Republican-controlled General Assembly on Monday night
 
I know that many have been anxiously awaiting the next version of the Bobby Tony Dictionary series. Well here is another installment. Most people would start at the front of the alphabet. A and work towards Z, but since I'm dyslexic I'm going the other way
I know that many have been anxiously awaiting the next version of the Bobby Tony Dictionary series. Well here is another installment. Most people would start at the front of the alphabet. A and work towards Z, but since I'm dyslexic I'm going the other way
 
Between 9 p.m. Feb. 23 and 8 a.m. Feb. 24, 16 students from the College of Engineering and Technology (CET), the College of Business (COB) and other University colleges came together to help launch a company
Between 9 p.m. Feb. 23 and 8 a.m. Feb. 24, 16 students from the College of Engineering and Technology (CET), the College of Business (COB) and other University colleges came together to help launch a company
 
But you would think it was only invented on November 8, 2016. The word originally was used in horse-racing when it referred to checking all horses in a race by a veterinarian. The original term was to 'VET' because of the examination.
But you would think it was only invented on November 8, 2016. The word originally was used in horse-racing when it referred to checking all horses in a race by a veterinarian. The original term was to 'VET' because of the examination.
 
Rep. Jimmy Dixon, R-Duplin, wants to scale back North Carolina’s renewable energy mandates and find out how much renewable power actually goes on the grid.
Rep. Jimmy Dixon, R-Duplin, wants to scale back North Carolina’s renewable energy mandates and find out how much renewable power actually goes on the grid.
 
She was one of the founding members of the group Sister Sledge, which was another Philadelphia group founded in 1971. Joni and her sisters came from a musical family. Her father was a tap dancer and he mother was an actress. Her grandmother was an opera singer.
She was one of the founding members of the group Sister Sledge, which was another Philadelphia group founded in 1971. Joni and her sisters came from a musical family. Her father was a tap dancer and he mother was an actress. Her grandmother was an opera singer.
 
Juvenile offenders 16 and older are charged and tried in North Carolina as adults, no matter how minor the offense
Juvenile offenders 16 and older are charged and tried in North Carolina as adults, no matter how minor the offense
 
It is common for conservatives to use the term 'Fly-Over-Country' to describe that base of support that cannot really be identified with any specific beliefs but seem to all reside somewhere between the two left coasts of New York and California.
It is common for conservatives to use the term 'Fly-Over-Country' to describe that base of support that cannot really be identified with any specific beliefs but seem to all reside somewhere between the two left coasts of New York and California.
 
Many children lack books, and without books to read, literacy suffers. When literacy suffers, education and opportunities decline
Many children lack books, and without books to read, literacy suffers. When literacy suffers, education and opportunities decline
 
We are definitely in uncharted political territory here. Trump's "take no prisoners" approach is something we have not seen before from the Republicans.
We are definitely in uncharted political territory here. Trump's "take no prisoners" approach is something we have not seen before from the Republicans.
 
Don't miss it - March 9 Dueling Pianos Chamber/AOP Fundraiser
Don't miss it - March 9 Dueling Pianos Chamber/AOP Fundraiser
 
Senator Bill Cook's General Assembly Update for the February 27, 2017
 
A reversal of an Obama administration directive on transgender rights could spell the end of a House Bill 2 related lawsuit between the state and the federal government, but another lawsuit, brought by private parties, will keep the issue in flux
A reversal of an Obama administration directive on transgender rights could spell the end of a House Bill 2 related lawsuit between the state and the federal government, but another lawsuit, brought by private parties, will keep the issue in flux
 
Back in 1964 a black comedy satire movie about Right Wing unhinged Military commanders starting a nuclear war. Flash forward fifty-three years and we now have unhinged Democratic politicians hating the Russians.
Back in 1964 a black comedy satire movie about Right Wing unhinged Military commanders starting a nuclear war. Flash forward fifty-three years and we now have unhinged Democratic politicians hating the Russians.
 
Men of Success, Beaufort County Community College's minority male mentoring group, hosted a Black History Month Black Tie Gala on February 24
Men of Success, Beaufort County Community College's minority male mentoring group, hosted a Black History Month Black Tie Gala on February 24
 
What do you do after you have left the stage after the final curtain call of your last Movie or Play? You have poured your heart into the performance. You have endured the exposure to the critics and the cheerleaders. You have relinquished your part to the next headliner.
What do you do after you have left the stage after the final curtain call of your last Movie or Play? You have poured your heart into the performance. You have endured the exposure to the critics and the cheerleaders. You have relinquished your part to the next headliner.
 
Life is like a game of baseball
 
Shooting Steel videos and installing cheap metal targets on his farm. The above photo is not practical. Steel plates in old tires seem best.
Shooting Steel videos and installing cheap metal targets on his farm. The above photo is not practical. Steel plates in old tires seem best.
 
After weeks of ducking constitutionally mandated Senate confirmation hearings, a contrite Larry Hall appeared under subpoena before the Commerce and Insurance Committee on Thursday, answered questions at length, and was approved unanimously for recommendation to the full Senate for confirmation as s
After weeks of ducking constitutionally mandated Senate confirmation hearings, a contrite Larry Hall appeared under subpoena before the Commerce and Insurance Committee on Thursday, answered questions at length, and was approved unanimously for recommendation to the full Senate for confirmation as s
 
Occasionally you hear about the passing of a musician you never heard of. One of the most remarkable things about the music business is that some of the most talented people are never front stage. Many are either session layers or band members who just provide the foundation for the star to shine.
Occasionally you hear about the passing of a musician you never heard of. One of the most remarkable things about the music business is that some of the most talented people are never front stage. Many are either session layers or band members who just provide the foundation for the star to shine.
 
I am required to Tag these articles as "HUMOR" because I have been told that not everyone gets my sense of humor. I used to use the clown face but it drastically reduced views because my 15 minutes elapsed long ago.
I am required to Tag these articles as "HUMOR" because I have been told that not everyone gets my sense of humor. I used to use the clown face but it drastically reduced views because my 15 minutes elapsed long ago.
 
This article is to remind folks of the loss of freedom we suffered at the hands of President Obama and his administration with the unconstitutional and universal healthcare scheme he misrepresented and then forced on the American people.
This article is to remind folks of the loss of freedom we suffered at the hands of President Obama and his administration with the unconstitutional and universal healthcare scheme he misrepresented and then forced on the American people.
 
Social media is more than a forum to espouse your political views or post your latest selfie. It is a business where you are the product. You may think that Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Google+ are trying to give you a forum for expression, but they are really using you to make money.
Social media is more than a forum to espouse your political views or post your latest selfie. It is a business where you are the product. You may think that Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Google+ are trying to give you a forum for expression, but they are really using you to make money.
 
Instead of waiting to take college classes after graduating high school, students can start now. Career and College Promise is a statewide program that allows high school students to start knocking out college courses for free before graduating
Instead of waiting to take college classes after graduating high school, students can start now. Career and College Promise is a statewide program that allows high school students to start knocking out college courses for free before graduating
 
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