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In 2021, Golden LEAF focused on creative ways to stay connected with partners, funding recipients, potential applicants, and state and local leaders.
In 2021, Golden LEAF focused on creative ways to stay connected with partners, funding recipients, potential applicants, and state and local leaders.
 
Recently, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton sat down with Thom Ruhe, President, Chief Executive Officer of the NC IDEA, via Zoom and filmed the nineteenth edition in a video series called Critical Conversations
Recently, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton sat down with Thom Ruhe, President, Chief Executive Officer of the NC IDEA, via Zoom and filmed the nineteenth edition in a video series called Critical Conversations
 
Thriving mentorship program helps advance teachers, students
Thriving mentorship program helps advance teachers, students
 
ECU collaboration with state universities leads to $3.4M NSF grant
ECU collaboration with state universities leads to $3.4M NSF grant
 
The Pre-Application for the Food Distribution Assistance Program is due November 15th at noon. The Pre-Application is the first stage in the Food Distribution Assistance Program application process.
The Pre-Application for the Food Distribution Assistance Program is due November 15th at noon. The Pre-Application is the first stage in the Food Distribution Assistance Program application process.
 
Trustees approve site for medical education building
Trustees approve site for medical education building
 
To capture more of the business involved in processing agricultural products and to further grow the state’s agricultural economy, a new pilot plant facility focused on food manufacturing opened in 2019 at the N.C. Research Campus in Kannapolis.
To capture more of the business involved in processing agricultural products and to further grow the state’s agricultural economy, a new pilot plant facility focused on food manufacturing opened in 2019 at the N.C. Research Campus in Kannapolis.
 
ECU researchers lead efforts to understand dynamic coastal interactions
ECU researchers lead efforts to understand dynamic coastal interactions
 
This morning’s update from the National Weather Service included a Tornado Watch for Beaufort County, and made minor changes to the forecasted impacts for our area.
This morning’s update from the National Weather Service included a Tornado Watch for Beaufort County, and made minor changes to the forecasted impacts for our area.
 
This morning’s update from the National Weather Service has made minor changes to the timing of the forecasted impacts to Beaufort County.
This morning’s update from the National Weather Service has made minor changes to the timing of the forecasted impacts to Beaufort County.
 
This afternoon’s update from the National Weather Service has added coastal flooding graphics for the sound side of the Outer Banks and made minor changes to the timing of the forecasted impacts to Beaufort County.
This afternoon’s update from the National Weather Service has added coastal flooding graphics for the sound side of the Outer Banks and made minor changes to the timing of the forecasted impacts to Beaufort County.
 
Twenty-four students selected for first Global Fellows cohort
Twenty-four students selected for first Global Fellows cohort
 
This morning’s update from the National Weather Service has reduced the total rainfall amount for our area, and elevated the severe weather threat for Friday.
This morning’s update from the National Weather Service has reduced the total rainfall amount for our area, and elevated the severe weather threat for Friday.
 
Our office is currently monitoring two weather events that will continue to impact our area through Saturday.
Our office is currently monitoring two weather events that will continue to impact our area through Saturday.
 
Original music is composed, performed by ECU students
Original music is composed, performed by ECU students
 
On Tuesday, November 1, the Golden LEAF Foundation will open the Pre-Application portal for the Food Distribution Assistance Program.
On Tuesday, November 1, the Golden LEAF Foundation will open the Pre-Application portal for the Food Distribution Assistance Program.
 
Students recognized for lifesaving actions
Students recognized for lifesaving actions
 
Four medical students chosen for the Class of 2026 Brody Scholar Award
Four medical students chosen for the Class of 2026 Brody Scholar Award
 
Company’s After School Access Project helps bridge the “Homework Gap"
 
Distinguished Military Service Society set to honor its 2022 inductees
Distinguished Military Service Society set to honor its 2022 inductees
 
Oct. 20, 2022 - The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded $500,000 in grants across eastern North Carolina from the Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment.
Oct. 20, 2022 - The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded $500,000 in grants across eastern North Carolina from the Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment.
 
Cool breeze, hot start to Pirate Entrepreneurship Challenge
Cool breeze, hot start to Pirate Entrepreneurship Challenge
 
While less than half of NC students are proficient in reading, math, and science, Wake Co. focuses on unjust goal of "equity"
While less than half of NC students are proficient in reading, math, and science, Wake Co. focuses on unjust goal of "equity"
 
ECU medical student research highlights rural adolescent physical activity, health disparities
ECU medical student research highlights rural adolescent physical activity, health disparities
 
The North Carolina Community Foundation has completed its 2022 round of grantmaking from its COVID-19 relief fund, with another $1.25 million distributed to assist nonprofit organizations that were impacted by revenue loss and increased demand for services because of the pandemic.
The North Carolina Community Foundation has completed its 2022 round of grantmaking from its COVID-19 relief fund, with another $1.25 million distributed to assist nonprofit organizations that were impacted by revenue loss and increased demand for services because of the pandemic.
 
$9M grant supports creation of educator preparation program in educational justice
$9M grant supports creation of educator preparation program in educational justice
 
Virginia-based drone research and testing facility Xelevate Unmanned Systems Center of Excellence, that opened last year, will expand its operations to Washington, North Carolina, in developing a drone-smart airport and a drone training school.
Virginia-based drone research and testing facility Xelevate Unmanned Systems Center of Excellence, that opened last year, will expand its operations to Washington, North Carolina, in developing a drone-smart airport and a drone training school.
 
ECU biochemistry professor reimagines teaching medical research
ECU biochemistry professor reimagines teaching medical research
 
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., (October 6, 2022) – Today, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $443,000 in funding to support projects through the Open Grants Program.
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., (October 6, 2022) – Today, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $443,000 in funding to support projects through the Open Grants Program.
 
Program introduces high school students to climate change research, Coast Guard
Program introduces high school students to climate change research, Coast Guard
 
National Weather Service Forecaster Tom Lonca, with Newport, North Carolina NOAA, talked about Hurricane Ian, and what’s ahead for Eastern North Carolina, with the potential the flooding, and the estimated 6-8 in rainfall beginning on Thursday, Sept. 29 through the weekend.
National Weather Service Forecaster Tom Lonca, with Newport, North Carolina NOAA, talked about Hurricane Ian, and what’s ahead for Eastern North Carolina, with the potential the flooding, and the estimated 6-8 in rainfall beginning on Thursday, Sept. 29 through the weekend.
 
We have been communicating with the National Weather Service regarding the storm surge values along the Pamlico River.
We have been communicating with the National Weather Service regarding the storm surge values along the Pamlico River.
 
No big changes with this update. The threats of heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding, and isolated tornadoes have not changed. The highest impacts for both heavy rain and the tornado threat will occur today.
No big changes with this update. The threats of heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding, and isolated tornadoes have not changed. The highest impacts for both heavy rain and the tornado threat will occur today.
 
Florida residents who remained behind as Hurricane Ian pummeled the central gulf coast may have gotten more than they bargained for if they ventured outside — the storm surge was so powerful that it apparently sent sharks swimming down residential streets.
Florida residents who remained behind as Hurricane Ian pummeled the central gulf coast may have gotten more than they bargained for if they ventured outside — the storm surge was so powerful that it apparently sent sharks swimming down residential streets.
 
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