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

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Uptown Greenville and the City of Greenville have made it no secret that they want the Uptown District once again populated with great food, fabulous arts and interesting shopping choices.
Uptown Greenville and the City of Greenville have made it no secret that they want the Uptown District once again populated with great food, fabulous arts and interesting shopping choices.
 
The Travel Care Code is a list of ten things that people can do to reduce the negative impact of their travel and visitor-related activities.
The Travel Care Code is a list of ten things that people can do to reduce the negative impact of their travel and visitor-related activities.
 
Today, nearly 25 years after her death, designers, stars, and fans continue to emulate the sultry elegance of Ava Gardner's fashion style.
Today, nearly 25 years after her death, designers, stars, and fans continue to emulate the sultry elegance of Ava Gardner's fashion style.
 
Residents in Richmond County are divided on whether to pass a Nov. 4 ballot referendum raising the county’s sales tax rate by 0.25 cents to build a multi-use recreation complex for the city of Rockingham on 118 acres.
Residents in Richmond County are divided on whether to pass a Nov. 4 ballot referendum raising the county’s sales tax rate by 0.25 cents to build a multi-use recreation complex for the city of Rockingham on 118 acres.
 
East Carolina University has been recognized with the HEED award for the third consecutive year for its efforts in diversity and inclusion.
East Carolina University has been recognized with the HEED award for the third consecutive year for its efforts in diversity and inclusion.
 
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, October 2, 2014
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, October 2, 2014
 
Three East Carolina University undergraduate engineering students built a flying vehicle this summer that took second place in a unique national competition.
Three East Carolina University undergraduate engineering students built a flying vehicle this summer that took second place in a unique national competition.
 
The Uptown Greenville Umbrella Market announces its second annual Umbrella Market Farm Tour on Sunday, September 28 from 10am to 6pm (individual farm times will vary slightly).
The Uptown Greenville Umbrella Market announces its second annual Umbrella Market Farm Tour on Sunday, September 28 from 10am to 6pm (individual farm times will vary slightly).
 
East Carolina University's School of Theatre and Dance is kicking off the 2014-2015 ECU/Loessin Playhouse series with the Dance @ Wright showcase, a multi-genre concert that features everything from ballet to hip-hop, on Sept. 19 - 21.
East Carolina University's School of Theatre and Dance is kicking off the 2014-2015 ECU/Loessin Playhouse series with the Dance @ Wright showcase, a multi-genre concert that features everything from ballet to hip-hop, on Sept. 19 - 21.
 
North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper visited East Carolina University on Thursday as part of an initiative to educate college consumers on making wise financial choices.
North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper visited East Carolina University on Thursday as part of an initiative to educate college consumers on making wise financial choices.
 
How much can be said about the state of health care in 18 minutes or less? You might be surprised.
How much can be said about the state of health care in 18 minutes or less? You might be surprised.
 
Al Schreier rocked back in his recliner, surveying the three future Pirate nurses who filled his small apartment. They were there, they explained kindly, to follow up on an injury to Schreier’s leg. He needed his bandage changed, and a general condition assessment.
Al Schreier rocked back in his recliner, surveying the three future Pirate nurses who filled his small apartment. They were there, they explained kindly, to follow up on an injury to Schreier’s leg. He needed his bandage changed, and a general condition assessment.
 
This Friday, September 19, 2014, Greenville joins the global movement to transform parking spaces into public parks, Park(ing) Day. The loading zone on Evans Street outside of StarLight Cafe will become an urban park, complete with benches, bistro tables, a fountain, grasses and trees, carpeting and
This Friday, September 19, 2014, Greenville joins the global movement to transform parking spaces into public parks, Park(ing) Day. The loading zone on Evans Street outside of StarLight Cafe will become an urban park, complete with benches, bistro tables, a fountain, grasses and trees, carpeting and
 
Between 90,000 and 100,000 Americans are living with sickle cell disease today and approximately 125 infants are born with it every year in North Carolina - 25 of them in eastern North Carolina. September has been designated National Sickle Cell Awareness Month to increase awareness of their plight.
Between 90,000 and 100,000 Americans are living with sickle cell disease today and approximately 125 infants are born with it every year in North Carolina - 25 of them in eastern North Carolina. September has been designated National Sickle Cell Awareness Month to increase awareness of their plight.
 
Incoming kindergartners throughout eastern North Carolina will soon be better prepared for classroom learning thanks to a $1.3 million grant awarded to East Carolina University.
Incoming kindergartners throughout eastern North Carolina will soon be better prepared for classroom learning thanks to a $1.3 million grant awarded to East Carolina University.
 
East Carolina University welcomed its largest number of undergraduate students to campus with the start of the fall semester.
East Carolina University welcomed its largest number of undergraduate students to campus with the start of the fall semester.
 
East Carolina University's Beth Velde will be inducted Oct. 7 to a policy group dedicated to honoring scholarship and service at college campuses nationwide.
East Carolina University's Beth Velde will be inducted Oct. 7 to a policy group dedicated to honoring scholarship and service at college campuses nationwide.
 
Gov. Pat McCrory has appointed East Carolina University assistant professor Dr. Beth Chaney to the North Carolina Substance Abuse and Underage Drinking Prevention and Treatment Task Force.
Gov. Pat McCrory has appointed East Carolina University assistant professor Dr. Beth Chaney to the North Carolina Substance Abuse and Underage Drinking Prevention and Treatment Task Force.
 
Uptown Greenville's upscale night club Still Life is moving beyond the thumping, glowing premier nighttime experience and opening its doors to host a variety of events.
Uptown Greenville's upscale night club Still Life is moving beyond the thumping, glowing premier nighttime experience and opening its doors to host a variety of events.
 
From zero to 142 majors in one year is rapid growth for a new degree program at East Carolina University. The university studies program has experienced that surge because its flexible curriculum appeals to a definite niche of students, officials said.
From zero to 142 majors in one year is rapid growth for a new degree program at East Carolina University. The university studies program has experienced that surge because its flexible curriculum appeals to a definite niche of students, officials said.
 
"Earlier today, George W. Bush said he has one goal for these debates. He wants to show the American people that he's presidentiamable." -David Letterman
"Earlier today, George W. Bush said he has one goal for these debates. He wants to show the American people that he's presidentiamable." -David Letterman
 
Most people dread root canals and tooth extractions, crowns and dental fillings. But fourth-year students in East Carolina University's School of Dental Medicine have been looking forward to those procedures for three years.
Most people dread root canals and tooth extractions, crowns and dental fillings. But fourth-year students in East Carolina University's School of Dental Medicine have been looking forward to those procedures for three years.
 
Twenty-seven years of studying the bacterium Brucella have only served to increase Dr. Marty Roop's fascination with it. That's a good thing, because Roop, professor in the Brody School of Medicine's Department of Microbiology and Immunology, recently landed a grant from the National Institutes...

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Twenty-seven years of studying the bacterium Brucella have only served to increase Dr. Marty Roop's fascination with it. That's a good thing, because Roop, professor in the Brody School of Medicine's Department of Microbiology and Immunology, recently landed a grant from the National Institutes...
 
"Health Discoveries," a production of ECU-TV, will launch at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31. The "Health Discoveries" series, hosted by Dr. Samuel F. Sears, will highlight specific successes of East Carolina University faculty in solving important health problems via research, teaching and service.
"Health Discoveries," a production of ECU-TV, will launch at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31. The "Health Discoveries" series, hosted by Dr. Samuel F. Sears, will highlight specific successes of East Carolina University faculty in solving important health problems via research, teaching and service.
 
In the midst of receiving white coats and reciting pledges, another important message was delivered to medical students arriving at East Carolina University this fall: Diversity is valued at the Brody School of Medicine.
In the midst of receiving white coats and reciting pledges, another important message was delivered to medical students arriving at East Carolina University this fall: Diversity is valued at the Brody School of Medicine.
 
ECU Physicians Neurology, a leading provider of care for people living with multiple sclerosis in eastern North Carolina, has been recognized as an official "Partner in MS Care" by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
ECU Physicians Neurology, a leading provider of care for people living with multiple sclerosis in eastern North Carolina, has been recognized as an official "Partner in MS Care" by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
 
In another sign of technology's continuing impact on student life, a yearlong project to phase out mail delivery to the roughly 5,600 residents of East Carolina University's 14 residence halls has begun.
In another sign of technology's continuing impact on student life, a yearlong project to phase out mail delivery to the roughly 5,600 residents of East Carolina University's 14 residence halls has begun.
 
The Labor Day holiday and weeks that follow find families with schoolchildren settling into the new school year.
The Labor Day holiday and weeks that follow find families with schoolchildren settling into the new school year.
 
A printer, TV, mattress topper, bags full of clothes and an extra-large bin of shoes surrounded the Cotran family outside of East Carolina University's Garrett Hall August 21.
A printer, TV, mattress topper, bags full of clothes and an extra-large bin of shoes surrounded the Cotran family outside of East Carolina University's Garrett Hall August 21.
 
Uptown Greenville, with the generous support of Wells Fargo, is set to continue the popular pre-football game celebration, Freeboot Friday, beginning August 29, 2014 at 5:00pm at the Five Points Plaza.
Uptown Greenville, with the generous support of Wells Fargo, is set to continue the popular pre-football game celebration, Freeboot Friday, beginning August 29, 2014 at 5:00pm at the Five Points Plaza.
 
Two professors in the ECU Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences were inducted as distinguished professors at the college's annual faculty convocation Aug. 25.
Two professors in the ECU Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences were inducted as distinguished professors at the college's annual faculty convocation Aug. 25.
 
Honors College students put East Carolina University's motto 'servire' - to serve - into action Aug. 22, spending their first day on campus helping the community.
Honors College students put East Carolina University's motto 'servire' - to serve - into action Aug. 22, spending their first day on campus helping the community.
 
College of The Albemarle in Elizabeth City will present the The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, the first production of the 2014/15 Performing Arts Center season.
College of The Albemarle in Elizabeth City will present the The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, the first production of the 2014/15 Performing Arts Center season.
 
If you have to get advice on how to be safe taking selfies or need to be reminded not to publicly display material which you don't want public, you are stupid and should be placed in a zoo as "a rare species who was able to survive natural selection even though they shouldn't have.
If you have to get advice on how to be safe taking selfies or need to be reminded not to publicly display material which you don't want public, you are stupid and should be placed in a zoo as "a rare species who was able to survive natural selection even though they shouldn't have.
 
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