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Severe storms and tornadoes swept through North Carolina late Wednesday evening, damaging homes, toppling trees, closing roads and knocking out power to several Piedmont communities
Severe storms and tornadoes swept through North Carolina late Wednesday evening, damaging homes, toppling trees, closing roads and knocking out power to several Piedmont communities
 
As students, faculty, staff and visitors navigate East Carolina University's campus this summer, they are all but guaranteed to encounter construction crews working to keep buildings and infrastructure up to date and in working order
As students, faculty, staff and visitors navigate East Carolina University's campus this summer, they are all but guaranteed to encounter construction crews working to keep buildings and infrastructure up to date and in working order
 
Tasha Rodriguez has been named principal of the East Carolina University Laboratory School, which will open this fall at South Greenville Elementary School
Tasha Rodriguez has been named principal of the East Carolina University Laboratory School, which will open this fall at South Greenville Elementary School
 
The threat of severe weather - not just rain, but lightning and high winds - forced the cancellation of East Carolina University's main commencement ceremony at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, but graduates remained in good spirits and will celebrate at indoor departmental recognition ceremonies
The threat of severe weather - not just rain, but lightning and high winds - forced the cancellation of East Carolina University's main commencement ceremony at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, but graduates remained in good spirits and will celebrate at indoor departmental recognition ceremonies
 
A nurse manager in family medicine has been selected by her peers as this year’s top nurse at ECU Physicians, the group medical practice of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
A nurse manager in family medicine has been selected by her peers as this year’s top nurse at ECU Physicians, the group medical practice of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
 
Locally owned and operated World's Coolest Comics and Toys announced that they will be participating in Free Comic Book Day this Saturday, May 6th, 2017
Locally owned and operated World's Coolest Comics and Toys announced that they will be participating in Free Comic Book Day this Saturday, May 6th, 2017
 
Pamlico Sounds launched this past Friday and was met with eager patrons
 
The Uptown Greenville Umbrella Market is coming back to Five Points Plaza for eighteen glorious weeks of fresh, creative, local fun
The Uptown Greenville Umbrella Market is coming back to Five Points Plaza for eighteen glorious weeks of fresh, creative, local fun
 
University of North Carolina system president Margaret Spellings will deliver the commencement address at East Carolina University's Spring Commencement ceremony
University of North Carolina system president Margaret Spellings will deliver the commencement address at East Carolina University's Spring Commencement ceremony
 
Dr. Edwin W. "Ed" Monroe, a physician who went from private practice to helping build the School of Allied Health Sciences and School of Medicine at East Carolina University, died Sunday. He was 90
Dr. Edwin W. "Ed" Monroe, a physician who went from private practice to helping build the School of Allied Health Sciences and School of Medicine at East Carolina University, died Sunday. He was 90
 
One year ago, East Carolina University put safety into the hands of the campus community through the mobile safety app, LiveSafe
One year ago, East Carolina University put safety into the hands of the campus community through the mobile safety app, LiveSafe
 
Between 9 p.m. Feb. 23 and 8 a.m. Feb. 24, 16 students from the College of Engineering and Technology (CET), the College of Business (COB) and other University colleges came together to help launch a company
Between 9 p.m. Feb. 23 and 8 a.m. Feb. 24, 16 students from the College of Engineering and Technology (CET), the College of Business (COB) and other University colleges came together to help launch a company
 
Canada's multiple award winning string slingers SULTANS OF STRING take their genre hopping musical passport to North Carolina this Spring, with stops in Asheville, Montreat, New Bern, Beaufort, and Black Mountain
Canada's multiple award winning string slingers SULTANS OF STRING take their genre hopping musical passport to North Carolina this Spring, with stops in Asheville, Montreat, New Bern, Beaufort, and Black Mountain
 
East Carolina University's Music Library, a department of Joyner Library located on the first floor of the A.J. Fletcher Music Center, offers newly renovated spaces and resources based on the changing needs of its patrons
East Carolina University's Music Library, a department of Joyner Library located on the first floor of the A.J. Fletcher Music Center, offers newly renovated spaces and resources based on the changing needs of its patrons
 
A recent symposium jointly hosted by the East Carolina University Division of Health Sciences and Vidant Health gave educators and learners the opportunity to present their quality improvement projects to an audience of 130 peers and health system leaders
A recent symposium jointly hosted by the East Carolina University Division of Health Sciences and Vidant Health gave educators and learners the opportunity to present their quality improvement projects to an audience of 130 peers and health system leaders
 
English professor Liza Wieland had no idea when she opened her email recently that she had been chosen for a major award
English professor Liza Wieland had no idea when she opened her email recently that she had been chosen for a major award
 
Helping people get healthier is paying off for health fitness specialists who graduate from East Carolina University
Helping people get healthier is paying off for health fitness specialists who graduate from East Carolina University
 
Come enjoy special entertainment like you have never seen before at PirateFest on Saturday, April 8; mermaids, BMX, sword fighting, and Black powder demonstrations
Come enjoy special entertainment like you have never seen before at PirateFest on Saturday, April 8; mermaids, BMX, sword fighting, and Black powder demonstrations
 
Saturday night at PirateFest Rusted Root will take the stage free community concert sponsored by Minges Bottling Company for the 11th annual PirateFest finale concert
Saturday night at PirateFest Rusted Root will take the stage free community concert sponsored by Minges Bottling Company for the 11th annual PirateFest finale concert
 
Saturday, April 8, Mayor Allen Thomas will kick off PirateFest day two by welcoming the crowd and the Play for Peace performance by East Carolina University athletic bands and Kappa Kappa Psi, the honorary service fraternity for music
Saturday, April 8, Mayor Allen Thomas will kick off PirateFest day two by welcoming the crowd and the Play for Peace performance by East Carolina University athletic bands and Kappa Kappa Psi, the honorary service fraternity for music
 
East Carolina University has selected Dr. Jay Golden as vice chancellor of research, economic development and engagement. His appointment, effective June 30, was approved by the Board of Trustees during a special meeting on March 8
East Carolina University has selected Dr. Jay Golden as vice chancellor of research, economic development and engagement. His appointment, effective June 30, was approved by the Board of Trustees during a special meeting on March 8
 
Arts of the Pamlico update for March 31
 
Kick off the 11th Annual PirateFest Friday, April 7 at the Buccaneer Bash with the band Purple Masquerade. Their music will fill the streets of Uptown with the greatest hit songs of the notorious musician, Prince.
Kick off the 11th Annual PirateFest Friday, April 7 at the Buccaneer Bash with the band Purple Masquerade. Their music will fill the streets of Uptown with the greatest hit songs of the notorious musician, Prince.
 
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Friday night at PirateFest marks the opening night of the festival's Carnival, which will take over all of Five Points Plaza and will feature a Ferris wheel, games, food and more
Friday night at PirateFest marks the opening night of the festival's Carnival, which will take over all of Five Points Plaza and will feature a Ferris wheel, games, food and more
 
The Golden LEAF Foundation, which assists tobacco-dependent, economically distressed and rural communities across North Carolina, will hold a meeting of its Board of Directors on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at the Golden LEAF Retreat Center in Rocky Mount.
The Golden LEAF Foundation, which assists tobacco-dependent, economically distressed and rural communities across North Carolina, will hold a meeting of its Board of Directors on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at the Golden LEAF Retreat Center in Rocky Mount.
 
PirateFest to Host Unique Food Trucks and Performances From Around the World
PirateFest to Host Unique Food Trucks and Performances From Around the World
 
There is a direct correlation between politics and the treatment of pain, according to Dr. Keith Wailoo, who spoke at East Carolina University on Jan. 31
There is a direct correlation between politics and the treatment of pain, according to Dr. Keith Wailoo, who spoke at East Carolina University on Jan. 31
 
Strokes are the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States and the top cause of serious long-term disability, and two East Carolina University biology professors are working to identify genetic markers that indicate greater risk of recurrent stroke
Strokes are the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States and the top cause of serious long-term disability, and two East Carolina University biology professors are working to identify genetic markers that indicate greater risk of recurrent stroke
 
Spazz Fest VIII will kick off with a Pitch Competition on Saturday, March 25 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at The Willis Building
Spazz Fest VIII will kick off with a Pitch Competition on Saturday, March 25 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at The Willis Building
 
Claudia Ferrufino-Sosa was just 28 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer
 
Thanks to a recent donation to the College of Business, the Student Pirate Investment Fund is set to go live
Thanks to a recent donation to the College of Business, the Student Pirate Investment Fund is set to go live
 
East Carolina University students on spring break took a trip to the beach, but instead of soaking up rays, helped build a living shoreline to protect habitat
East Carolina University students on spring break took a trip to the beach, but instead of soaking up rays, helped build a living shoreline to protect habitat
 
March has started off grandly with vibrant colorful works of art from the Students of the Pamlico Art Show, The Historic Port of Washington's Disply in the Art Cafe, Dueling Pianos, our first Jazz evening with Creech and Company and our Broadway Broadcast of "The Woodsman" all of which were so well
March has started off grandly with vibrant colorful works of art from the Students of the Pamlico Art Show, The Historic Port of Washington's Disply in the Art Cafe, Dueling Pianos, our first Jazz evening with Creech and Company and our Broadway Broadcast of "The Woodsman" all of which were so well
 
March has roared in and we aren't quite sure if it is still winter or spring weather wise. One thing is for sure, things are definitively heating up at AOP with lots of great programming
March has roared in and we aren't quite sure if it is still winter or spring weather wise. One thing is for sure, things are definitively heating up at AOP with lots of great programming
 
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