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Taking a long look at the best of our neighboring counties. There are many hidden treasures in eastern North Carolina.

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The 19th Annual Polar Bear Plunge will be held at the Student Recreation Center at 7 p.m. Jan. 22. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. and at 7 p.m., ECU students, faculty and staff will take the plunge into the icy waters of the outdoor swimming pool.
The 19th Annual Polar Bear Plunge will be held at the Student Recreation Center at 7 p.m. Jan. 22. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. and at 7 p.m., ECU students, faculty and staff will take the plunge into the icy waters of the outdoor swimming pool.
 
Two events at East Carolina University will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The MLK Day of Service will begin at 9 a.m. Jan. 19 in Ledonia Wright Cultural Center. Participants will listen to King's "I Have a Dream" speech, followed by remarks from Dr. Virginia Hardy, vice...
Two events at East Carolina University will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The MLK Day of Service will begin at 9 a.m. Jan. 19 in Ledonia Wright Cultural Center. Participants will listen to King's "I Have a Dream" speech, followed by remarks from Dr. Virginia Hardy, vice...
 
East Carolina University has earned higher education's top honor for community engagement. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching announced Jan. 7 that ECU received the 2015 Community Engagement Classification.
East Carolina University has earned higher education's top honor for community engagement. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching announced Jan. 7 that ECU received the 2015 Community Engagement Classification.
 
Cellists, pianists, violinists and violists from around the world have converged at East Carolina University for its first-ever Winter Workshop.
Cellists, pianists, violinists and violists from around the world have converged at East Carolina University for its first-ever Winter Workshop.
 
Uptown Greenville reached record levels of investment in 2014 with the Uptown Parking Deck, the Community Smith Superblock project, and The Boundary @ West End development, among many others.
Uptown Greenville reached record levels of investment in 2014 with the Uptown Parking Deck, the Community Smith Superblock project, and The Boundary @ West End development, among many others.
 
Online graduate programs in nursing and business at East Carolina University rank among the nation's best, according to a listing released Jan. 7 by U.S. News & World Report.
Online graduate programs in nursing and business at East Carolina University rank among the nation's best, according to a listing released Jan. 7 by U.S. News & World Report.
 
East Carolina University is joining an American Council on Education alternative credit consortium as part of an initiative to create a more flexible pathway toward a college degree for millions of nontraditional learners.
East Carolina University is joining an American Council on Education alternative credit consortium as part of an initiative to create a more flexible pathway toward a college degree for millions of nontraditional learners.
 
All ECU Physicians clinics are now offering patients access to their own electronic health records through a secure online patient portal called MyChart.
All ECU Physicians clinics are now offering patients access to their own electronic health records through a secure online patient portal called MyChart.
 
After two hours and 30 minutes of debate, East Carolina University's governing body voted unanimously to table a decision on renaming Aycock Residence Hall in a special called meeting Dec. 18.
After two hours and 30 minutes of debate, East Carolina University's governing body voted unanimously to table a decision on renaming Aycock Residence Hall in a special called meeting Dec. 18.
 
A season intended as a time of joy for children - with multiple days out of school - also means no breakfast or lunch for many children across Pitt County. Now thanks in part to a group of East Carolina University students, children at Falkland Elementary School will have meals provided...
A season intended as a time of joy for children - with multiple days out of school - also means no breakfast or lunch for many children across Pitt County. Now thanks in part to a group of East Carolina University students, children at Falkland Elementary School will have meals provided...
 
As the holidays approach, many families are hitting the road and taking trips to visit families, friends and loved ones. This can be especially challenging for families with young children who struggle to keep them happy and occupied while traveling by plane, train, or automobile.
As the holidays approach, many families are hitting the road and taking trips to visit families, friends and loved ones. This can be especially challenging for families with young children who struggle to keep them happy and occupied while traveling by plane, train, or automobile.
 
East Carolina University wants to entice new teachers in Pitt County to become students again.
 
Wake County officials insist the launch of another mass transit study is not an attempt to find a friendlier outcome just one year after three transit consultants determined the market couldn’t bear the costs of light rail.
Wake County officials insist the launch of another mass transit study is not an attempt to find a friendlier outcome just one year after three transit consultants determined the market couldn’t bear the costs of light rail.
 
East Carolina University's dental community service learning centers are core to the School of Dental Medicine's unique educational model - create more dentists for North Carolina while improving access to oral health care in underserved areas.
East Carolina University's dental community service learning centers are core to the School of Dental Medicine's unique educational model - create more dentists for North Carolina while improving access to oral health care in underserved areas.
 
Growing up on a military base, Jessica Ford witnessed the physical and psychological effects of war on her community.
Growing up on a military base, Jessica Ford witnessed the physical and psychological effects of war on her community.
 
During finals, ECU's Joyner Library is hosting a study break for students with a unique twist.
During finals, ECU's Joyner Library is hosting a study break for students with a unique twist.
 
Recent news about the emergence of a mutated flu virus should serve as a wakeup call to those who haven't gotten a flu vaccination this year, according to Dr. Paul Cook, infectious diseases specialist at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. And despite speculation that the...
Recent news about the emergence of a mutated flu virus should serve as a wakeup call to those who haven't gotten a flu vaccination this year, according to Dr. Paul Cook, infectious diseases specialist at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. And despite speculation that the...
 
Researchers at East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine have earned funding that could lead to pain relief and improved mobility for millions of people who suffer from osteoarthritis.
Researchers at East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine have earned funding that could lead to pain relief and improved mobility for millions of people who suffer from osteoarthritis.
 
As the latest round of Nobel Laureates are bowing their heads to receive medals this week, an East Carolina University professor will be leaning into a computer screen crunching numbers on the world's great academic awards-the Nobels and 183 others.
As the latest round of Nobel Laureates are bowing their heads to receive medals this week, an East Carolina University professor will be leaning into a computer screen crunching numbers on the world's great academic awards-the Nobels and 183 others.
 
A distance-education professor recognized by the University of North Carolina system for teaching excellence will deliver the commencement address at East Carolina University on Dec. 19.
A distance-education professor recognized by the University of North Carolina system for teaching excellence will deliver the commencement address at East Carolina University on Dec. 19.
 
An emerging relationship between East Carolina University and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington may yield ocean-bred therapeutics that target human diseases.
An emerging relationship between East Carolina University and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington may yield ocean-bred therapeutics that target human diseases.
 
Operation Reentry North Carolina, based at East Carolina University, has partnered with grocer Food Lion to launch a mobile food pantry to help feed homeless and at-risk veterans in eastern North Carolina.
Operation Reentry North Carolina, based at East Carolina University, has partnered with grocer Food Lion to launch a mobile food pantry to help feed homeless and at-risk veterans in eastern North Carolina.
 
People who exercise following bariatric surgery gain health benefits beyond weight loss, according to researchers at East Carolina University, the University of Pittsburgh and Florida Hospital - Sanford-Burnham Translational Research for Institute and Diabetes Institute.
People who exercise following bariatric surgery gain health benefits beyond weight loss, according to researchers at East Carolina University, the University of Pittsburgh and Florida Hospital - Sanford-Burnham Translational Research for Institute and Diabetes Institute.
 
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will be hosting a Holiday Open House at the Governor's Western Residence this weekend. The open house will be held on both Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Media wishing to attend and speak with...
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will be hosting a Holiday Open House at the Governor's Western Residence this weekend. The open house will be held on both Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Media wishing to attend and speak with...
 
Uptown Greenville is thrilled to announce that four tower clocks will be mounted on the new parking deck at 4th and Cotanche thanks to a generous grant from the West Memorial Fund established in memory of Eugene and Vivian West.
Uptown Greenville is thrilled to announce that four tower clocks will be mounted on the new parking deck at 4th and Cotanche thanks to a generous grant from the West Memorial Fund established in memory of Eugene and Vivian West.
 
A community service learning center providing expert dental care to patients in and around Robeson County will soon open its doors - the fifth of its kind to open statewide - following a ribbon cutting ceremony Dec. 2.
A community service learning center providing expert dental care to patients in and around Robeson County will soon open its doors - the fifth of its kind to open statewide - following a ribbon cutting ceremony Dec. 2.
 
Uptown Greenville invites you to get in the holiday spirit this Friday, December 5 with something for everyone, and it’s all about giving.
Uptown Greenville invites you to get in the holiday spirit this Friday, December 5 with something for everyone, and it’s all about giving.
 
The HIV Program operated out of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is outpacing peer programs nationwide in keeping patients healthier and limiting the spread of HIV.
The HIV Program operated out of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is outpacing peer programs nationwide in keeping patients healthier and limiting the spread of HIV.
 
East Carolina University researchers are in the second year of a long-range alcohol consumption study aimed at helping students make safer choices.
East Carolina University researchers are in the second year of a long-range alcohol consumption study aimed at helping students make safer choices.
 
Terry Holland, who led the East Carolina University athletics department during one of the Pirates' most successful periods, was honored by the school today as it named one of its sports venues after him.
Terry Holland, who led the East Carolina University athletics department during one of the Pirates' most successful periods, was honored by the school today as it named one of its sports venues after him.
 
Two East Carolina University alumni were the principal investigators in the Oct. 21 discovery of two shipwrecks from an important World War II naval battle off the North Carolina coast.
Two East Carolina University alumni were the principal investigators in the Oct. 21 discovery of two shipwrecks from an important World War II naval battle off the North Carolina coast.
 
East Carolina University seniors Robert DiDomenico and Amanda Higgins are pulling double duty in the upcoming production of "Kiss Me, Kate."
East Carolina University seniors Robert DiDomenico and Amanda Higgins are pulling double duty in the upcoming production of "Kiss Me, Kate."
 
Forty-seven physicians from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University have been chosen by their peers for inclusion in the 2014 "Best Doctors in America" list.
Forty-seven physicians from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University have been chosen by their peers for inclusion in the 2014 "Best Doctors in America" list.
 
Swaying to the sounds of some of the most iconic songs in American history, Julian Bond drove home a message: when it came to race relations during some of the last century's most tumultuous years, music defied bounds.
Swaying to the sounds of some of the most iconic songs in American history, Julian Bond drove home a message: when it came to race relations during some of the last century's most tumultuous years, music defied bounds.
 
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