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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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East Carolina University professor of anthropology David Griffith has taken his research abroad to study managed migration, the value of labor and its effects in Mexico, Guatemala, Canada and the United States.
East Carolina University professor of anthropology David Griffith has taken his research abroad to study managed migration, the value of labor and its effects in Mexico, Guatemala, Canada and the United States.
 
Dr. Richard R. Eakin, former chancellor and outgoing interim dean of the Honors College at ECU, expected he would be recognized somehow at a May 31 gala honoring the Polaris Society - an organization for friends of and donors to the Honors College.
Dr. Richard R. Eakin, former chancellor and outgoing interim dean of the Honors College at ECU, expected he would be recognized somehow at a May 31 gala honoring the Polaris Society - an organization for friends of and donors to the Honors College.
 
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University has received a Top Ten Award by the American Academy of Family Physicians for contributing to the pipeline of family physicians.
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University has received a Top Ten Award by the American Academy of Family Physicians for contributing to the pipeline of family physicians.
 
Suttle, who just finished his second year of medical school at East Carolina University, became the patient in a smartphone physical exam in April while attending the TEDMED conference, an annual gathering focusing on health and medicine held in Washington, D.C.
Suttle, who just finished his second year of medical school at East Carolina University, became the patient in a smartphone physical exam in April while attending the TEDMED conference, an annual gathering focusing on health and medicine held in Washington, D.C.
 
A group of East Carolina University physical therapy students and faculty members volunteered their time on May 17 to build bikes for 20 children with disabilities, for a giveaway on May 18.
A group of East Carolina University physical therapy students and faculty members volunteered their time on May 17 to build bikes for 20 children with disabilities, for a giveaway on May 18.
 
Facts can be inconvenient things. Especially when your own in-house records contradict the spin you are peddling to the public.
Facts can be inconvenient things. Especially when your own in-house records contradict the spin you are peddling to the public.
 
An East Carolina University researcher hit a milestone this spring in his ongoing work to develop software and portable hardware that will enable audiologists to conduct hearing tests remotely.
An East Carolina University researcher hit a milestone this spring in his ongoing work to develop software and portable hardware that will enable audiologists to conduct hearing tests remotely.
 
Leona Cox ended up on the front row when the 48 seniors in East Carolina Teacher Training School's Class of 1915 gathered on the steps of Old Austin for their graduation photo. "There she is in the middle," said her great-granddaughter, senior Mary Highsmith, as she points to the...
Leona Cox ended up on the front row when the 48 seniors in East Carolina Teacher Training School's Class of 1915 gathered on the steps of Old Austin for their graduation photo. "There she is in the middle," said her great-granddaughter, senior Mary Highsmith, as she points to the...
 
Stan and Amy Winstead didn't include an advanced degree in their wedding vows 12 years ago, but mutual encouragement and support saw them through the past two years as graduate students in the East Carolina University College of Nursing.
Stan and Amy Winstead didn't include an advanced degree in their wedding vows 12 years ago, but mutual encouragement and support saw them through the past two years as graduate students in the East Carolina University College of Nursing.
 
After seven years in his previous career, Mike Weeks was looking for more of a challenge. Considering that he'd worked both as an accountant and a social worker, Weeks would have to find something particularly challenging.
After seven years in his previous career, Mike Weeks was looking for more of a challenge. Considering that he'd worked both as an accountant and a social worker, Weeks would have to find something particularly challenging.
 
Final exams and presentations don't do much to raise the blood pressure of physical therapy student Michelle "Shelley" Spencer. But there's nothing like being deployed twice to Iraq to put things in perspective.
Final exams and presentations don't do much to raise the blood pressure of physical therapy student Michelle "Shelley" Spencer. But there's nothing like being deployed twice to Iraq to put things in perspective.
 
The youth in the Rev. Richard Joyner’s church in Conetoe already are health ambassadors, growing vegetables and teaching neighbors about healthy lifestyles.
The youth in the Rev. Richard Joyner’s church in Conetoe already are health ambassadors, growing vegetables and teaching neighbors about healthy lifestyles.
 
If you can get beyond the horribly dated technology and the occasional lapse into hippie-inspired silliness, the classic late-1960s libertarian-themed television
If you can get beyond the horribly dated technology and the occasional lapse into hippie-inspired silliness, the classic late-1960s libertarian-themed television
 
The fourth annual Founders Day and University Awards Celebration recognized "the best of East Carolina University" on May 1 in Hendrix Theatre.
The fourth annual Founders Day and University Awards Celebration recognized "the best of East Carolina University" on May 1 in Hendrix Theatre.
 
A home-schooled high school student mentored by East Carolina University faculty is one of only eight North Carolina students to compete this month in the International Science and Engineering Fair.
A home-schooled high school student mentored by East Carolina University faculty is one of only eight North Carolina students to compete this month in the International Science and Engineering Fair.
 
A group of students in East Carolina University’s Project STEPP program spent Friday afternoons this semester out in the community, mentoring fourth- and fifth-graders at the Building Hope Community Life Center. The kids listen and respond to their Pirate mentors. They have connected...
A group of students in East Carolina University’s Project STEPP program spent Friday afternoons this semester out in the community, mentoring fourth- and fifth-graders at the Building Hope Community Life Center. The kids listen and respond to their Pirate mentors. They have connected...
 
A commitment to service is the foundation of leadership, two alumni with distinguished military careers said April 15 while speaking to cadets in ECU’s Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp. (AFROTC).
A commitment to service is the foundation of leadership, two alumni with distinguished military careers said April 15 while speaking to cadets in ECU’s Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp. (AFROTC).
 
The ECU Steel Chef competition was held April 3 at the Golden Corral Culinary Center on campus as part of the College of Human Ecology’s celebration of Hospitality Week.
The ECU Steel Chef competition was held April 3 at the Golden Corral Culinary Center on campus as part of the College of Human Ecology’s celebration of Hospitality Week.
 
Summer months in eastern North Carolina mean hot, sticky days with heat indexes that can take the breath away, particularly for those who work outdoors. Add to that a respirator mask worn for job safety and misery levels soar into dangerous territory.
Summer months in eastern North Carolina mean hot, sticky days with heat indexes that can take the breath away, particularly for those who work outdoors. Add to that a respirator mask worn for job safety and misery levels soar into dangerous territory.
 
Ten East Carolina University students are investigating hazardous waste sites this spring, seeking to uncover who or what is responsible for hazardous materials and pollution recently discovered at the Greenville Town Common.
Ten East Carolina University students are investigating hazardous waste sites this spring, seeking to uncover who or what is responsible for hazardous materials and pollution recently discovered at the Greenville Town Common.
 
When Arthur Gordon came across an abandoned, dilapidated house on two acres of overgrown land three miles from his popular downtown Raleigh
When Arthur Gordon came across an abandoned, dilapidated house on two acres of overgrown land three miles from his popular downtown Raleigh
 
The six-inch scar on Ty Shaw’s left leg is a lasting reminder of a mortar blast he suffered while on patrol in Iraq.
The six-inch scar on Ty Shaw’s left leg is a lasting reminder of a mortar blast he suffered while on patrol in Iraq.
 
Two professors have been named recipients of a new East Carolina University award recognizing excellence in mentorship of graduate students conducting research.
Two professors have been named recipients of a new East Carolina University award recognizing excellence in mentorship of graduate students conducting research.
 
An East Carolina University researcher and faculty member described as a tireless advocate for a high quality university education has received the campus’ top leadership award for women.
An East Carolina University researcher and faculty member described as a tireless advocate for a high quality university education has received the campus’ top leadership award for women.
 
State Auditor Beth Wood had three words for a recent audit of the town of Princeville's finances: "It's pretty bad."
State Auditor Beth Wood had three words for a recent audit of the town of Princeville's finances: "It's pretty bad."
 
Visitors to East Carolina University toured campus, visited Joyner Library and residence halls, and sampled the fare in university dining halls during the 2013 Spring Open House held April 6.
Visitors to East Carolina University toured campus, visited Joyner Library and residence halls, and sampled the fare in university dining halls during the 2013 Spring Open House held April 6.
 
The most rewarding thing about teaching biology for Dr. John Stiller is also the most difficult: Helping students reach those "light bulb" moments in which they obviously have grasped the material.
The most rewarding thing about teaching biology for Dr. John Stiller is also the most difficult: Helping students reach those "light bulb" moments in which they obviously have grasped the material.
 
A hall in the Brody Medical Sciences Building will go from boring to beautiful with help from five East Carolina University graphic design students.
A hall in the Brody Medical Sciences Building will go from boring to beautiful with help from five East Carolina University graphic design students.
 
Inspiration is abundant for composer Salvatore Macchia. "Bugs, bugs, bugs, bugs, insects - they're all around us!" East Carolina University student performers sang from his script this week.
Inspiration is abundant for composer Salvatore Macchia. "Bugs, bugs, bugs, bugs, insects - they're all around us!" East Carolina University student performers sang from his script this week.
 
Jack ReVelle knows how close Wayne County and much of eastern North Carolina came to being transformed by a mushroom cloud into a radioactive wasteland.
Jack ReVelle knows how close Wayne County and much of eastern North Carolina came to being transformed by a mushroom cloud into a radioactive wasteland.
 
Crowds gathered in a Greene County field March 23 to observe the official dedication of a monument commemorating the deadly 1713 battle between colonists and the Tuscarora Nation at Fort Nooherooka. The dedication was among several days of events...
Crowds gathered in a Greene County field March 23 to observe the official dedication of a monument commemorating the deadly 1713 battle between colonists and the Tuscarora Nation at Fort Nooherooka. The dedication was among several days of events...
 
In February, American Airlines agreed to merge with US Airways, the dominant airline in the state with its largest hub in Charlotte. The announcement sparked some concern, as recent airline mergers often have led to the elimination of a major hub as the two carriers combined their operations.
In February, American Airlines agreed to merge with US Airways, the dominant airline in the state with its largest hub in Charlotte. The announcement sparked some concern, as recent airline mergers often have led to the elimination of a major hub as the two carriers combined their operations.
 
A master of science in network technology was approved in February by the UNC Board of Governors.
A master of science in network technology was approved in February by the UNC Board of Governors.
 
Today, Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that Meherrin River Forest Products, a lumber processor, will locate its operations in Halifax County.
Today, Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that Meherrin River Forest Products, a lumber processor, will locate its operations in Halifax County.
 
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