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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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You can always count on the editorial page of our local Arab Journalism Award-winning thrice, um, twice-weekly local paper here in Moore County to produce some shaking-your-head-in-dismay, chuckling-in-disbelief moments.
You can always count on the editorial page of our local Arab Journalism Award-winning thrice, um, twice-weekly local paper here in Moore County to produce some shaking-your-head-in-dismay, chuckling-in-disbelief moments.
 
Three strikes and you're out. That's been the rule of thumb in the game of baseball. It's been the law in a lot of states' judicial systems.
Three strikes and you're out. That's been the rule of thumb in the game of baseball. It's been the law in a lot of states' judicial systems.
 
Simpson spends at least an hour a week at Golden Living Center in Greenville through the "Adopt-a-Grandparent" program with the goal to match students and local senior citizens for supportive, meaningful, one-on-one relationships. Simpson learned about the program at the ECU Volunteer and Service-Le
Simpson spends at least an hour a week at Golden Living Center in Greenville through the "Adopt-a-Grandparent" program with the goal to match students and local senior citizens for supportive, meaningful, one-on-one relationships. Simpson learned about the program at the ECU Volunteer and Service-Le
 
For 15 years, a team led by Dr. John D. "Jack" Rose, a cardiologist and professor in the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, has been healing hearts and more in Nicaragua.
For 15 years, a team led by Dr. John D. "Jack" Rose, a cardiologist and professor in the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, has been healing hearts and more in Nicaragua.
 
Three families will be celebrating Thanksgiving together this year, grateful that two young boys have a new chance at a healthy life. Tuguldur Ganzorig, 1, and Munkhbayar Munkhbat, 2, of Mongolia, along with their mothers and an interpreter, have spent the past few weeks living with a host family...
Three families will be celebrating Thanksgiving together this year, grateful that two young boys have a new chance at a healthy life. Tuguldur Ganzorig, 1, and Munkhbayar Munkhbat, 2, of Mongolia, along with their mothers and an interpreter, have spent the past few weeks living with a host family...
 
East Carolina University has received a grant of $450,000 to help people with type 2 diabetes and related depression or distress manage their illnesses.
East Carolina University has received a grant of $450,000 to help people with type 2 diabetes and related depression or distress manage their illnesses.
 
Medical and dental students at East Carolina University would pay more in tuition next year under a plan approved Nov. 22 by the Board of Trustees during its regular meeting.
Medical and dental students at East Carolina University would pay more in tuition next year under a plan approved Nov. 22 by the Board of Trustees during its regular meeting.
 
East Carolina University students who live outside of eastern North Carolina must go the extra mile when they travel home for the holidays. If flights are unavailable locally, that extra effort often means facing heavy Raleigh-bound traffic and racking up high costs in airport parking fees.
East Carolina University students who live outside of eastern North Carolina must go the extra mile when they travel home for the holidays. If flights are unavailable locally, that extra effort often means facing heavy Raleigh-bound traffic and racking up high costs in airport parking fees.
 
Consider a new holiday tradition this year: green travel. That's the goal of the East Carolina University developers of the United States Travel Care Code. The Center for Sustainability: Tourism, Natural Resources, and the Built Environment at ECU developed the travel care code, which encourage...
Consider a new holiday tradition this year: green travel. That's the goal of the East Carolina University developers of the United States Travel Care Code. The Center for Sustainability: Tourism, Natural Resources, and the Built Environment at ECU developed the travel care code, which encourage...
 
Dr. Beth Velde, director of public service and community relations at East Carolina University, has been named chair of the Council on Engagement and Outreach for the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.
Dr. Beth Velde, director of public service and community relations at East Carolina University, has been named chair of the Council on Engagement and Outreach for the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.
 
Two East Carolina University professors presented research this week at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2013 in Dallas.
Two East Carolina University professors presented research this week at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2013 in Dallas.
 
After the General Assembly earlier this year failed to enact legislation that would shift control of school building construction and ownership from the school district to the county commission, the Wake County Board of Commissioners voted 4-3 Monday along partisan lines to approve an interlocal agr
After the General Assembly earlier this year failed to enact legislation that would shift control of school building construction and ownership from the school district to the county commission, the Wake County Board of Commissioners voted 4-3 Monday along partisan lines to approve an interlocal agr
 
A student production opening this week at East Carolina University is a nod to two historical periods  -  the days of knights and chivalry and a more recent reign.
A student production opening this week at East Carolina University is a nod to two historical periods  -  the days of knights and chivalry and a more recent reign.
 
"Game changer." "Anchor." "New brand for Greensboro." "Cool." If these terms describing a forthcoming project in Greensboro sound familiar, it's because the Gate City seems to have a lot of similar plans under way these days.
"Game changer." "Anchor." "New brand for Greensboro." "Cool." If these terms describing a forthcoming project in Greensboro sound familiar, it's because the Gate City seems to have a lot of similar plans under way these days.
 
The law enforcement official who led the New Jersey State Police efforts to improve community relations after a racial profiling scandal has been hired as the new police chief at East Carolina University.
The law enforcement official who led the New Jersey State Police efforts to improve community relations after a racial profiling scandal has been hired as the new police chief at East Carolina University.
 
A celebration of history, local arts and pirate entertainment!
 
East Carolina University's College of Nursing has partnered with Vidant Medical Center to launch its first alumni network in eastern North Carolina.
East Carolina University's College of Nursing has partnered with Vidant Medical Center to launch its first alumni network in eastern North Carolina.
 
Holiday season is here and so are gifts to give.
 
East Carolina University recognized 40 veterans and military supporters today during its annual Veterans Day paver dedication. The Nov. 11 event brings the total number of pavers to nearly 200. The 6-by-9-inch bricks honor men and women who have served in the armed forces or who have supported...
East Carolina University recognized 40 veterans and military supporters today during its annual Veterans Day paver dedication. The Nov. 11 event brings the total number of pavers to nearly 200. The 6-by-9-inch bricks honor men and women who have served in the armed forces or who have supported...
 
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will welcome nine dogs from Guilford County Shelter on Saturday at the Governor’s Mansion for the Dog Adoption and Humane Awards. The event will take place from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will welcome nine dogs from Guilford County Shelter on Saturday at the Governor’s Mansion for the Dog Adoption and Humane Awards. The event will take place from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
 
A trio of transportation experts told the Wake County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday that more bus service, and less eagerness to move to light rail, appears to be the best next step for Wake County.
A trio of transportation experts told the Wake County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday that more bus service, and less eagerness to move to light rail, appears to be the best next step for Wake County.
 
However, differences in technology and operating procedures across the state and nation continue to create a host of problems, from a delay in 911 services to no help arriving at all in crisis situations. Ongoing research by faculty members James Holloway, Elaine Seeman and Jim Kleckley in the East
However, differences in technology and operating procedures across the state and nation continue to create a host of problems, from a delay in 911 services to no help arriving at all in crisis situations. Ongoing research by faculty members James Holloway, Elaine Seeman and Jim Kleckley in the East
 
East Carolina University art education professor Dr. Borim Song is helping aspiring teachers hone those skills through a service-learning experience that connects ECU art education students with children at the Greenville Korean Language School.
East Carolina University art education professor Dr. Borim Song is helping aspiring teachers hone those skills through a service-learning experience that connects ECU art education students with children at the Greenville Korean Language School.
 
It's a Pirate home football game weekend and it's also the final installment of the 2013 Freeboot Friday music series.
It's a Pirate home football game weekend and it's also the final installment of the 2013 Freeboot Friday music series.
 
East Carolina University's graduate programs are producing more professional archeologists than any other program in the nation, according to a recent listing in the Society for American Archeology.
East Carolina University's graduate programs are producing more professional archeologists than any other program in the nation, according to a recent listing in the Society for American Archeology.
 
Surrounded by a handful of rural communities, the town draws various locals to its attractions. It may be difficult to get the fullest Greenville experience if you are not from here.
Surrounded by a handful of rural communities, the town draws various locals to its attractions. It may be difficult to get the fullest Greenville experience if you are not from here.
 
East Carolina University will host a number of speakers and events this week and next in honor of Veterans Day.
East Carolina University will host a number of speakers and events this week and next in honor of Veterans Day.
 
In 1972, when he and his classmates made up the first group of East Carolina University medical students, Dr. Douglas Privette said they knew they had to excel.
In 1972, when he and his classmates made up the first group of East Carolina University medical students, Dr. Douglas Privette said they knew they had to excel.
 
It's Homecoming weekend for the pirates of ECU and it's also the return of Freeboot Friday.
It's Homecoming weekend for the pirates of ECU and it's also the return of Freeboot Friday.
 
East Carolina University professor Dr. Melanie Sartore-Baldwin was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni (Early Career) by Texas A&M University Oct. 25 at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center.
East Carolina University professor Dr. Melanie Sartore-Baldwin was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni (Early Career) by Texas A&M University Oct. 25 at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center.
 
A survivor of the World Trade Center terrorist attacks, Michael Hingson, told East Carolina University students Wednesday how much he appreciates effective collaboration.
A survivor of the World Trade Center terrorist attacks, Michael Hingson, told East Carolina University students Wednesday how much he appreciates effective collaboration.
 
Jane Goodall barked a series of chimpanzee cries that sounded startlingly real.Then, her face melted into a smile. "Hello," she said in a soft, lyrical voice. "This is me." Goodall held court over a packed Wright Auditorium Oct. 1 as part of the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and...
Jane Goodall barked a series of chimpanzee cries that sounded startlingly real.Then, her face melted into a smile. "Hello," she said in a soft, lyrical voice. "This is me." Goodall held court over a packed Wright Auditorium Oct. 1 as part of the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and...
 
Set in the 1930s and '40s in France, East Carolina University English professor Dr. Liza Wieland's novel in progress requires more research than her previous works.
Set in the 1930s and '40s in France, East Carolina University English professor Dr. Liza Wieland's novel in progress requires more research than her previous works.
 
Students tackling research for the first time may appreciate the effort East Carolina University librarian Katy Kavanagh puts toward engaging them in the task.
Students tackling research for the first time may appreciate the effort East Carolina University librarian Katy Kavanagh puts toward engaging them in the task.
 
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