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In every local region there are daily events: planned, serendiptous, environmental and unavoidable that deserve mention.

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Heat-related illnesses, pesticide exposure and other occupational hazards face migrant and seasonal farmworkers each day.
Heat-related illnesses, pesticide exposure and other occupational hazards face migrant and seasonal farmworkers each day.
 
Staff and volunteers spent Saturday, Sept. 28, showing more than 1,250 potential Pirates why they should call East Carolina University home.
Staff and volunteers spent Saturday, Sept. 28, showing more than 1,250 potential Pirates why they should call East Carolina University home.
 
This week, the U.S House of Representatives began an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump regarding a July 25 phone call between him and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
This week, the U.S House of Representatives began an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump regarding a July 25 phone call between him and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
 
What does West Africa’s coastline have in common with eastern North Carolina’s Outer Banks?
 
A unique grant celebrates East Carolina University’s commitment to using interprofessional collaboration to address emerging and challenging trends in health care, including opioid use and substance abuse prevention and treatment.
A unique grant celebrates East Carolina University’s commitment to using interprofessional collaboration to address emerging and challenging trends in health care, including opioid use and substance abuse prevention and treatment.
 
Thanks to new grant funding, graduates from several ECU College of Nursing departments will be poised to provide health care that makes a big difference in small communities.
Thanks to new grant funding, graduates from several ECU College of Nursing departments will be poised to provide health care that makes a big difference in small communities.
 
It’s not just what you see in the new cybersecurity lab in the Science and Technology Building at East Carolina University. It’s also what you don’t see.
It’s not just what you see in the new cybersecurity lab in the Science and Technology Building at East Carolina University. It’s also what you don’t see.
 
Award-winning journalist, entrepreneur and philanthropist Soledad O’Brien visited East Carolina University on Sept. 18 as the premier lecturer in the 2019-20 Voyages of Discovery Series.
Award-winning journalist, entrepreneur and philanthropist Soledad O’Brien visited East Carolina University on Sept. 18 as the premier lecturer in the 2019-20 Voyages of Discovery Series.
 
Pirate fans have showcased their school pride time and time again. With the help of the Official Pep Rally of home football games, Freeboot Friday, Pirate fans are sure to set the tone in the East for the second home game.
Pirate fans have showcased their school pride time and time again. With the help of the Official Pep Rally of home football games, Freeboot Friday, Pirate fans are sure to set the tone in the East for the second home game.
 
Students attending the ECU Community School achieved growth during the 2018-19 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s annual report card.
Students attending the ECU Community School achieved growth during the 2018-19 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s annual report card.
 
East Carolina University student Jason Schodt likes to get involved in the community and meet new people.
East Carolina University student Jason Schodt likes to get involved in the community and meet new people.
 
After graduating a record-breaking number of students during the 2018-2019 academic year, East Carolina University welcomed the third largest freshman class in the university’s history this fall.
After graduating a record-breaking number of students during the 2018-2019 academic year, East Carolina University welcomed the third largest freshman class in the university’s history this fall.
 
At East Carolina University, students recovering from substance use disorder are not only receiving support, they’re providing it as well.
At East Carolina University, students recovering from substance use disorder are not only receiving support, they’re providing it as well.
 
Let it snow-cone! The beloved summer staple with a twist will be featured in a temporary pop-up shop supporting the Junior League of Greenville, NC.
Let it snow-cone! The beloved summer staple with a twist will be featured in a temporary pop-up shop supporting the Junior League of Greenville, NC.
 
East Carolina University’s first home football game against Gardner-Webb Saturday marks the beginning of a new era for Pirates fans. ECU Athletics worked to create an atmosphere unlike any other, making a game in Dowdy-Ficklen an even more memorable and fun experience.
East Carolina University’s first home football game against Gardner-Webb Saturday marks the beginning of a new era for Pirates fans. ECU Athletics worked to create an atmosphere unlike any other, making a game in Dowdy-Ficklen an even more memorable and fun experience.
 
U.S. Cellular is actively providing resources to residents in North Carolina who may be impacted by Dorian.
U.S. Cellular is actively providing resources to residents in North Carolina who may be impacted by Dorian.
 
Here is the latest information on Hurricane Dorian
 
A nearly $300,000 grant will allow a team of researchers from East Carolina University to look at sea level rise and its impact on coastal communities.
A nearly $300,000 grant will allow a team of researchers from East Carolina University to look at sea level rise and its impact on coastal communities.
 
County Home Road. The name is sort of self-explanatory. Somewhere along this stretch of highway south of Greenville was a building or buildings where some people lived.
County Home Road. The name is sort of self-explanatory. Somewhere along this stretch of highway south of Greenville was a building or buildings where some people lived.
 
East Carolina University senior Irma Lappin does more each day than the typical college student.
East Carolina University senior Irma Lappin does more each day than the typical college student.
 
As nearly 29,000 students started classes at East Carolina University this week either on campus or online, there were a handful who have returned to complete a journey they started years — or even decades — ago.
As nearly 29,000 students started classes at East Carolina University this week either on campus or online, there were a handful who have returned to complete a journey they started years — or even decades — ago.
 
Three medical students at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine have been awarded the university’s most prestigious scholarship.
Three medical students at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine have been awarded the university’s most prestigious scholarship.
 
Pirate pride was evident in Davie County on Aug. 13, during a special Educators Hall of Fame induction ceremony for East Carolina University alumnus Henry Pryce.
Pirate pride was evident in Davie County on Aug. 13, during a special Educators Hall of Fame induction ceremony for East Carolina University alumnus Henry Pryce.
 
A disease that many thought we had eradicated — at least in our part of the world — is making a comeback in parts of the United States and abroad.
A disease that many thought we had eradicated — at least in our part of the world — is making a comeback in parts of the United States and abroad.
 
Meredith Hawke has been named Interim Executive Director of Uptown Greenville, the city’s downtown development organization that exists to promote quality cultural, residential, and economic growth.
Meredith Hawke has been named Interim Executive Director of Uptown Greenville, the city’s downtown development organization that exists to promote quality cultural, residential, and economic growth.
 
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University officially welcomed 86 new medical students – all North Carolina residents – during its annual White Coat Ceremony on Friday morning.
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University officially welcomed 86 new medical students – all North Carolina residents – during its annual White Coat Ceremony on Friday morning.
 
During their first week at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine, first-year medical students are inundated with typical orientation-related activities, such as learning about the school’s policies, classes, exams and technology.
During their first week at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine, first-year medical students are inundated with typical orientation-related activities, such as learning about the school’s policies, classes, exams and technology.
 
East Carolina University’s College of Engineering and Technology has received a $4 million grant from the National Science Foundation Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Program (S-STEM)
East Carolina University’s College of Engineering and Technology has received a $4 million grant from the National Science Foundation Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Program (S-STEM)
 
East Carolina University’s Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences soon will launch the 13th season of its signature Voyages of Discovery Series.
East Carolina University’s Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences soon will launch the 13th season of its signature Voyages of Discovery Series.
 
Joshua Spears is an Honors College student at East Carolina University who wants to get others connected and see them succeed.
Joshua Spears is an Honors College student at East Carolina University who wants to get others connected and see them succeed.
 
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and public camaraderie to make our city a safer, better place to live. The 36th annual National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, August 6th.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and public camaraderie to make our city a safer, better place to live. The 36th annual National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, August 6th.
 
Students from universities in North Carolina and across the U.S. fine-tuned their research skills with a range of projects –from creating useful organic compounds to detecting concussions through virtual reality – at East Carolina University this summer.
Students from universities in North Carolina and across the U.S. fine-tuned their research skills with a range of projects –from creating useful organic compounds to detecting concussions through virtual reality – at East Carolina University this summer.
 
Schroko's Hair Studio relocated to 407 Evans St mid-July. Join them for a Grand Opening during the First Friday ArtWalk, Friday, August 2nd from 5-8pm.
Schroko's Hair Studio relocated to 407 Evans St mid-July. Join them for a Grand Opening during the First Friday ArtWalk, Friday, August 2nd from 5-8pm.
 
Between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019, East Carolina University alumni, friends, faculty and other supporters committed $52.3 million to the university. This successful fiscal year surpasses last year’s fundraising by nearly $10 million.
Between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019, East Carolina University alumni, friends, faculty and other supporters committed $52.3 million to the university. This successful fiscal year surpasses last year’s fundraising by nearly $10 million.
 
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