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

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East Carolina University students responded to June's soaring temperatures by trading in their traditional classroom environment for a refreshing dip in the Pamlico River.
East Carolina University students responded to June's soaring temperatures by trading in their traditional classroom environment for a refreshing dip in the Pamlico River.
 
With the opening of each dental community service learning center, East Carolina University is "changing the trajectory of oral health care in North Carolina."
With the opening of each dental community service learning center, East Carolina University is "changing the trajectory of oral health care in North Carolina."
 
An East Carolina University researcher has been awarded a $300,000 grant to study a cellular protein long overlooked by scientists.
An East Carolina University researcher has been awarded a $300,000 grant to study a cellular protein long overlooked by scientists.
 
East Carolina University's College of Nursing continues to produce the most registered nurses in North Carolina and its graduates pass the state nursing exam at a rate above the state average, according to data in a report prepared for the UNC Board of Governors.
East Carolina University's College of Nursing continues to produce the most registered nurses in North Carolina and its graduates pass the state nursing exam at a rate above the state average, according to data in a report prepared for the UNC Board of Governors.
 
If Vidant thought their "problem child" would go away quietly, never to be seen or heard from again, that was not the case last week in Hyde County, nor will it be next year.
If Vidant thought their "problem child" would go away quietly, never to be seen or heard from again, that was not the case last week in Hyde County, nor will it be next year.
 
The Ormond Amphitheatre is opening its doors to once again host The Promised Land - the epic true tale of a North Carolina family whose search for freedom spans generations and miles - from fighting in the Revolutionary War to traveling across America in the pursuit of religious freedom.
The Ormond Amphitheatre is opening its doors to once again host The Promised Land - the epic true tale of a North Carolina family whose search for freedom spans generations and miles - from fighting in the Revolutionary War to traveling across America in the pursuit of religious freedom.
 
Twenty-five middle and high school students from Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton and Wilson counties took a field trip to East Carolina University on June 18 as part of their week-long math and science camp.
Twenty-five middle and high school students from Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton and Wilson counties took a field trip to East Carolina University on June 18 as part of their week-long math and science camp.
 
Three East Carolina University professors begin their terms as officers for the university’s Faculty Senate on July 1.
Three East Carolina University professors begin their terms as officers for the university’s Faculty Senate on July 1.
 
A $1.5 million grant from The Duke Endowment will fund further expansion of the Statewide Telepsychiatry Program (NC-STeP), based out of East Carolina University.
A $1.5 million grant from The Duke Endowment will fund further expansion of the Statewide Telepsychiatry Program (NC-STeP), based out of East Carolina University.
 
Duke Energy Progress this morning imploded the boilers at the retired H.F. Lee Steam Plant as part of the company's plans to retire and demolish several of its older coal plants across the state.
Duke Energy Progress this morning imploded the boilers at the retired H.F. Lee Steam Plant as part of the company's plans to retire and demolish several of its older coal plants across the state.
 
North Carolina’s Commission for Public Health recently approved a mandate for incoming seventh graders to be vaccinated against meningitis – an infection of the brain or spinal cord – and other meningococcal diseases beginning July 2015.
North Carolina’s Commission for Public Health recently approved a mandate for incoming seventh graders to be vaccinated against meningitis – an infection of the brain or spinal cord – and other meningococcal diseases beginning July 2015.
 
Some East Carolina University students headed for military service are honing their marksmanship and decision-making skills at a simulated firing range on campus.
Some East Carolina University students headed for military service are honing their marksmanship and decision-making skills at a simulated firing range on campus.
 
East Carolina University is partnering on a comprehensive, hands-on initiative aimed at fueling a regional advanced manufacturing and innovation workforce beginning with middle school students.
East Carolina University is partnering on a comprehensive, hands-on initiative aimed at fueling a regional advanced manufacturing and innovation workforce beginning with middle school students.
 
With the U.S. Women’s Open beginning this week, the state of North Carolina has developed a video presentation that highlights the coordinated efforts of several state agencies in preparation for the events.
With the U.S. Women’s Open beginning this week, the state of North Carolina has developed a video presentation that highlights the coordinated efforts of several state agencies in preparation for the events.
 
Helping students with learning differences succeed at the college level was the focus of a recent conference that drew more than 170 educators and students to East Carolina University.
Helping students with learning differences succeed at the college level was the focus of a recent conference that drew more than 170 educators and students to East Carolina University.
 
When the school year winds down and children are released for the summer, their thoughts may turn to lazy days filled with television and video games. But spending the summer that way could lead to a decline in physical fitness, said ECU kinesiology professor Grace Anne Vick, director of the...
When the school year winds down and children are released for the summer, their thoughts may turn to lazy days filled with television and video games. But spending the summer that way could lead to a decline in physical fitness, said ECU kinesiology professor Grace Anne Vick, director of the...
 
Six East Carolina University graduate students will spend the next year addressing social factors that impact community health - and developing lifelong leadership skills - as members of the North Carolina Albert Schweitzer Fellowship class of 2014-15.
Six East Carolina University graduate students will spend the next year addressing social factors that impact community health - and developing lifelong leadership skills - as members of the North Carolina Albert Schweitzer Fellowship class of 2014-15.
 
"The Other Wes Moore" by Wes Moore has been selected as the 2014 Pirate Read at East Carolina University.
"The Other Wes Moore" by Wes Moore has been selected as the 2014 Pirate Read at East Carolina University.
 
The North Carolina Senate is preparing to finalize a bill approved last year by the state's House of Representatives mandating more universal health insurance coverage for autism services.
The North Carolina Senate is preparing to finalize a bill approved last year by the state's House of Representatives mandating more universal health insurance coverage for autism services.
 
Dare County real estate developer Ray Hollowell was counting on Dolly Parton and her family to help him transform the Pine Mountain development, located in southern Burke County, into a more upscale community that he renamed "The South Mountain Preserve." Hollowell also was counting on Gov. Bev...
Dare County real estate developer Ray Hollowell was counting on Dolly Parton and her family to help him transform the Pine Mountain development, located in southern Burke County, into a more upscale community that he renamed "The South Mountain Preserve." Hollowell also was counting on Gov. Bev...
 
The College of Nursing's reputation as a leader in simulation-based education played a role in bringing a statewide conference on simulation technology to East Carolina University in May.
The College of Nursing's reputation as a leader in simulation-based education played a role in bringing a statewide conference on simulation technology to East Carolina University in May.
 
A 10-year partnership between the Queen Anne’s Revenge Conservation Laboratory at East Carolina University and the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources was cause for celebration April 30 in Greenville.
A 10-year partnership between the Queen Anne’s Revenge Conservation Laboratory at East Carolina University and the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources was cause for celebration April 30 in Greenville.
 
The choreographic work of East Carolina University dance professor John Dixon will take the national stage in Washington, D.C. on June 7. His is one of 11 works that will be featured this weekend at the American College Dance Festival Association's National College Dance Festival at the John F...
The choreographic work of East Carolina University dance professor John Dixon will take the national stage in Washington, D.C. on June 7. His is one of 11 works that will be featured this weekend at the American College Dance Festival Association's National College Dance Festival at the John F...
 
Making education available to online learners around the globe, East Carolina University is now offering its first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC).
Making education available to online learners around the globe, East Carolina University is now offering its first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC).
 
Students in East Carolina University's College of Engineering and Technology helped revamp information technology systems and make process improvements for two Pitt County agencies dedicated to improving the lives of children.
Students in East Carolina University's College of Engineering and Technology helped revamp information technology systems and make process improvements for two Pitt County agencies dedicated to improving the lives of children.
 
The Centers for Disease Control has issued travel advisories urging simple measures to prevent the spread of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), following the second confirmed case of the virus in the United States.
The Centers for Disease Control has issued travel advisories urging simple measures to prevent the spread of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), following the second confirmed case of the virus in the United States.
 
At the end of July, at least one East Carolina University senior will be working full time in the Research Triangle area for Cisco, an international networking company.
At the end of July, at least one East Carolina University senior will be working full time in the Research Triangle area for Cisco, an international networking company.
 
Farmland, a film by Oscar-Winning Director James Moll, will take an intimate look at the lives of farmers and ranchers in their '20s, all of whom are now responsible for running their farming business.
Farmland, a film by Oscar-Winning Director James Moll, will take an intimate look at the lives of farmers and ranchers in their '20s, all of whom are now responsible for running their farming business.
 
The changing definition of literacy and the constant evolution of teaching methods were major topics at the first-ever Interdisciplinary Literacy Summit, held May 21 at East Carolina University.
The changing definition of literacy and the constant evolution of teaching methods were major topics at the first-ever Interdisciplinary Literacy Summit, held May 21 at East Carolina University.
 
Five-year-old Christian McLawhorn won't stop talking. And his mother Sharon is thrilled about it. When Christian was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder two years ago, he was almost entirely nonverbal. "He would just repeat the last word that was said to him," she said.
Five-year-old Christian McLawhorn won't stop talking. And his mother Sharon is thrilled about it. When Christian was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder two years ago, he was almost entirely nonverbal. "He would just repeat the last word that was said to him," she said.
 
East Carolina University's graduate programs in nursing and business rank among the nation's best in online education for veterans, according to a listing released May 20 by U.S. News & World Report.
East Carolina University's graduate programs in nursing and business rank among the nation's best in online education for veterans, according to a listing released May 20 by U.S. News & World Report.
 
East Carolina University's Project STEPP program, which supports students with learning disabilities who aspire to achieve a college education, has received a nearly $950,000 donation from Walter and Marie Williams of Greenville.
East Carolina University's Project STEPP program, which supports students with learning disabilities who aspire to achieve a college education, has received a nearly $950,000 donation from Walter and Marie Williams of Greenville.
 
Theater arts, physical therapy, nursing, engineering and business are a few of the planned fields of study for 20 incoming freshmen selected for East Carolina University's prestigious EC Scholars Program.
Theater arts, physical therapy, nursing, engineering and business are a few of the planned fields of study for 20 incoming freshmen selected for East Carolina University's prestigious EC Scholars Program.
 
Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, The Friends of Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) will be hosting our third nature fun day event on Saturday, May 24, 2014.
Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, The Friends of Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) will be hosting our third nature fun day event on Saturday, May 24, 2014.
 
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