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

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While many of their friends enjoyed summer vacations, a group of students considering careers in health care got a dose of what the first year of medical school has to offer.
While many of their friends enjoyed summer vacations, a group of students considering careers in health care got a dose of what the first year of medical school has to offer.
 
Uptown Greenville welcomes Nucleus Uptown, the city’s first coworking space, to 509 Evans Street in Uptown Greenville.
Uptown Greenville welcomes Nucleus Uptown, the city’s first coworking space, to 509 Evans Street in Uptown Greenville.
 
It is the second of three planned exhibits celebrating the 110th anniversary of art education at ECU.
It is the second of three planned exhibits celebrating the 110th anniversary of art education at ECU.
 
Globe Pharmacy located at 401 Evans St. provides students, residents, and employees in Uptown Greenville access to pharmacy services like immunizations and prescription medications.
Globe Pharmacy located at 401 Evans St. provides students, residents, and employees in Uptown Greenville access to pharmacy services like immunizations and prescription medications.
 
On Wednesday, July 24, East Carolina University’s Office of Global Affairs hosted a naturalization ceremony during which 39 people from 21 countries became new citizens of the United States.
On Wednesday, July 24, East Carolina University’s Office of Global Affairs hosted a naturalization ceremony during which 39 people from 21 countries became new citizens of the United States.
 
East Carolina University has become the 77th educational institution in the nation to be certified as an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program, designed to marshal the strengths of educational campuses for the benefit of pollinators.
East Carolina University has become the 77th educational institution in the nation to be certified as an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program, designed to marshal the strengths of educational campuses for the benefit of pollinators.
 
When she was a little girl growing up in the Robeson County community of Prospect, Brianna Chavis-Locklear’s older sister came home from a dental appointment with braces on her teeth.
When she was a little girl growing up in the Robeson County community of Prospect, Brianna Chavis-Locklear’s older sister came home from a dental appointment with braces on her teeth.
 
“The Nature Principle” by Richard Louv has been selected as the 2019 Pirate Read at East Carolina University.
“The Nature Principle” by Richard Louv has been selected as the 2019 Pirate Read at East Carolina University.
 
For Taylor Hicks, what started as a hobby, a creative outlet to practice calligraphy, has now morphed into a business with more than $250,000 in sales in 2018.
For Taylor Hicks, what started as a hobby, a creative outlet to practice calligraphy, has now morphed into a business with more than $250,000 in sales in 2018.
 
Most oceanographers would rather find themselves studying sardines instead of being packed like one, but East Carolina University assistant professor Rebecca Asch squeezed into the research vessel Kilo Moana last month for a training cruise off the coast of Hawaii with nearly two dozen researchers.
Most oceanographers would rather find themselves studying sardines instead of being packed like one, but East Carolina University assistant professor Rebecca Asch squeezed into the research vessel Kilo Moana last month for a training cruise off the coast of Hawaii with nearly two dozen researchers.
 
The East Carolina University Board of Trustees swore in five new members and elected officers during its regular meeting Friday morning. It also approved the sale of alcohol in athletic facilities and broke ground on the ECU Life Sciences and Biotechnology Building.
The East Carolina University Board of Trustees swore in five new members and elected officers during its regular meeting Friday morning. It also approved the sale of alcohol in athletic facilities and broke ground on the ECU Life Sciences and Biotechnology Building.
 
Like most folks, I am a busy guy; however, when my wife makes those concrete plans that are so permanent that they most resemble the ankle weights for a deep sea dive by the mob, you heed her call first and foremost.
Like most folks, I am a busy guy; however, when my wife makes those concrete plans that are so permanent that they most resemble the ankle weights for a deep sea dive by the mob, you heed her call first and foremost.
 
A recent research breakthrough by an East Carolina University researcher discovered that a specific enzyme – Acyl-CoA synthetase 6 (Acsl6) – is critical for enriching DHA in the brain.
A recent research breakthrough by an East Carolina University researcher discovered that a specific enzyme – Acyl-CoA synthetase 6 (Acsl6) – is critical for enriching DHA in the brain.
 
East Carolina University engineering students faced a daunting task. They had to come up with a way to flip a 1,600-pound piece of wood.
East Carolina University engineering students faced a daunting task. They had to come up with a way to flip a 1,600-pound piece of wood.
 
The new Student Government Association (SGA) officers of East Carolina University are focused on advocacy for all students for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year.
The new Student Government Association (SGA) officers of East Carolina University are focused on advocacy for all students for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year.
 
More than half of smartphone users surveyed by U.S. Cellular believe their phone enhances their life.1 Still, there’s a time and a place for everything. In recognition of Cell Phone Courtesy Month in July, U.S. Cellular provides advice for practicing cellphone etiquette.
More than half of smartphone users surveyed by U.S. Cellular believe their phone enhances their life.1 Still, there’s a time and a place for everything. In recognition of Cell Phone Courtesy Month in July, U.S. Cellular provides advice for practicing cellphone etiquette.
 
A U.S. citizen’s unalienable right to pursue happiness proves true in the results of a new nationwide study by East Carolina University’s Center for Survey Research.
A U.S. citizen’s unalienable right to pursue happiness proves true in the results of a new nationwide study by East Carolina University’s Center for Survey Research.
 
East Carolina University alumna McKenna Cox will appear on NBC’s new show “Bring the Funny” this summer.
East Carolina University alumna McKenna Cox will appear on NBC’s new show “Bring the Funny” this summer.
 
Playing college basketball is a dream many don’t get to experience. For East Carolina University graduate student Addison Hill, not only did he get to experience that dream, but he got to do it in his hometown.
Playing college basketball is a dream many don’t get to experience. For East Carolina University graduate student Addison Hill, not only did he get to experience that dream, but he got to do it in his hometown.
 
On a recent trip to the Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, School of Hospitality Leadership director Dr. Bob O’Halloran met up with one of his former students, Lauren Avery.
On a recent trip to the Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, School of Hospitality Leadership director Dr. Bob O’Halloran met up with one of his former students, Lauren Avery.
 
This summer, more than 4,300 first-year students and their families will begin their journey as members of Pirate Nation with a visit to East Carolina University’s new student orientation sessions.
This summer, more than 4,300 first-year students and their families will begin their journey as members of Pirate Nation with a visit to East Carolina University’s new student orientation sessions.
 
Growing up in Pitt County, Dr. Randall Etheridge had heard of Lake Mattamuskeet but admits he didn’t know much about its environmental importance.
Growing up in Pitt County, Dr. Randall Etheridge had heard of Lake Mattamuskeet but admits he didn’t know much about its environmental importance.
 
Changes seen in the Arctic climate have a direct impact on the frequency and intensity of hurricanes experienced in eastern North Carolina.
Changes seen in the Arctic climate have a direct impact on the frequency and intensity of hurricanes experienced in eastern North Carolina.
 
Farmers in eastern North Carolina are facing a crisis of compounding issues that are threatening their mental health and that of their families.
Farmers in eastern North Carolina are facing a crisis of compounding issues that are threatening their mental health and that of their families.
 
Twenty years ago, Amazon and Netflix were just starting out; now these mainstays of everyday life can offer valuable lessons for the health care industry.
Twenty years ago, Amazon and Netflix were just starting out; now these mainstays of everyday life can offer valuable lessons for the health care industry.
 
As an offensive lineman on East Carolina University’s football team, Travish Hicks was tasked with defending the quarterback—a challenging assignment.
As an offensive lineman on East Carolina University’s football team, Travish Hicks was tasked with defending the quarterback—a challenging assignment.
 
An East Carolina University associate professor will travel to Zambia next year to assist in water quality testing of the African nation’s groundwater system.
An East Carolina University associate professor will travel to Zambia next year to assist in water quality testing of the African nation’s groundwater system.
 
Online programs at East Carolina University have been ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Online programs at East Carolina University have been ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
 
After 20 years in diabetes research, Dr. Shannon Wallet believes that the key to addressing Type 1 diabetes is to understand the immune system processes that lead to the disease.
After 20 years in diabetes research, Dr. Shannon Wallet believes that the key to addressing Type 1 diabetes is to understand the immune system processes that lead to the disease.
 
East Carolina University alumnus Malcolm Armwood has traveled a hellish path to Broadway.
East Carolina University alumnus Malcolm Armwood has traveled a hellish path to Broadway.
 
Uptown Greenville welcomes Riverside Recreation to the district for its grand opening Saturday, June 15 located at 817 Dickinson Ave. The ribbon cutting will kick off the celebration at 8:00 a.m.
Uptown Greenville welcomes Riverside Recreation to the district for its grand opening Saturday, June 15 located at 817 Dickinson Ave. The ribbon cutting will kick off the celebration at 8:00 a.m.
 
The City of Greenville's annual celebration of African American Music Appreciation Month returns this week to the Greenville Town Common.
The City of Greenville's annual celebration of African American Music Appreciation Month returns this week to the Greenville Town Common.
 
Southern Soleil, the first sunless-only salon in Eastern North Carolina is now open in Uptown Greenville.
Southern Soleil, the first sunless-only salon in Eastern North Carolina is now open in Uptown Greenville.
 
Up to bat for its second year, Batter Up’Town welcomes nationally touring country music artist Craig Campbell to the stage May 30th.
Up to bat for its second year, Batter Up’Town welcomes nationally touring country music artist Craig Campbell to the stage May 30th.
 
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