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

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Nearly 500 high school students from across North Carolina and as far away as Virginia and South Carolina met in excitement Jan. 4 at East Carolina University to get a first glimpse into the 2014 FIRST Robotics Competition.
Nearly 500 high school students from across North Carolina and as far away as Virginia and South Carolina met in excitement Jan. 4 at East Carolina University to get a first glimpse into the 2014 FIRST Robotics Competition.
 
When Indian Trail Councilman David Waddell chose to submit his resignation from the council in Klingon - the fictional language of the aliens from the "Star Trek" franchise - it was just one of many unusual things going on in the bedroom community near Charlotte.
When Indian Trail Councilman David Waddell chose to submit his resignation from the council in Klingon - the fictional language of the aliens from the "Star Trek" franchise - it was just one of many unusual things going on in the bedroom community near Charlotte.
 
East Carolina University's graduate programs in nursing and business rank among the nation's best in online education according to a listing released today 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 according to a listing released today by U.S. News & World Report.
 
Surgeons with the Brody School of Medicine and Vidant Medical Center teamed to perform a four-person kidney exchange Dec. 16 at the hospital. Two weeks later, the patients and their families met for the first time.
Surgeons with the Brody School of Medicine and Vidant Medical Center teamed to perform a four-person kidney exchange Dec. 16 at the hospital. Two weeks later, the patients and their families met for the first time.
 
The tiny, blonde ball of energy peered out from the green drapes at her mother - who watched proudly from the bleachers - until her instructor, East Carolina University professor Boni Boswell, coaxed her back to the other waiting students.
The tiny, blonde ball of energy peered out from the green drapes at her mother - who watched proudly from the bleachers - until her instructor, East Carolina University professor Boni Boswell, coaxed her back to the other waiting students.
 
During the season of giving, selecting appropriate gifts for young children may seem like a daunting task. ECU instructor Ashley Norris, Department of Child Development and Family Relations, offers the following advice for selecting fun and educational toys.
During the season of giving, selecting appropriate gifts for young children may seem like a daunting task. ECU instructor Ashley Norris, Department of Child Development and Family Relations, offers the following advice for selecting fun and educational toys.
 
ECU Physicians is now offering neurology care following a merger with East Carolina Neurology, a private physician practice in Greenville.
ECU Physicians is now offering neurology care following a merger with East Carolina Neurology, a private physician practice in Greenville.
 
Community partnerships and projects in several North Carolina counties were celebrated Dec. 4 when East Carolina University's Engagement and Outreach Scholars Academy recognized nine new graduates.
Community partnerships and projects in several North Carolina counties were celebrated Dec. 4 when East Carolina University's Engagement and Outreach Scholars Academy recognized nine new graduates.
 
The word podcast was barely in use when Gerald Prokopowicz began recording "Civil War Talk Radio." But the professor and chair of the Department of History at East Carolina University has been engaging a worldwide audience through his weekly show for nearly a decade.
The word podcast was barely in use when Gerald Prokopowicz began recording "Civil War Talk Radio." But the professor and chair of the Department of History at East Carolina University has been engaging a worldwide audience through his weekly show for nearly a decade.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Armstrong Marine, Inc. is building a welded aluminum boat manufacturing operation in Onslow County.
Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Armstrong Marine, Inc. is building a welded aluminum boat manufacturing operation in Onslow County.
 
Though their degrees were conferred on Friday the 13th, East Carolina University's most recent class of graduates knows they are lucky to be Pirates. "I'm ready to go; I'm just a free spirit," said Kelley Logan, a graduate from the College of Health and Human Performance. "But ECU will always...
Though their degrees were conferred on Friday the 13th, East Carolina University's most recent class of graduates knows they are lucky to be Pirates. "I'm ready to go; I'm just a free spirit," said Kelley Logan, a graduate from the College of Health and Human Performance. "But ECU will always...
 
The purple and gold revelry of an East Carolina University homecoming came sprinkled with red, white and blue for Pat Frede, who returned this fall from a fourth deployment with the U.S. Navy.
The purple and gold revelry of an East Carolina University homecoming came sprinkled with red, white and blue for Pat Frede, who returned this fall from a fourth deployment with the U.S. Navy.
 
More than a dozen faculty and staff decorated 13 wreaths and 26 stockings for residents at Golden Living Center in Greenville during a fall community service day on Nov. 1.
More than a dozen faculty and staff decorated 13 wreaths and 26 stockings for residents at Golden Living Center in Greenville during a fall community service day on Nov. 1.
 
It's simple enough to calculate the impact of 110 freshmen Honors College students on the community through a series of semester-long service projects this fall. Just look at a sample of what they produced: four benches built for potential pet parents, seven science exhibits presented to 50 kids...
It's simple enough to calculate the impact of 110 freshmen Honors College students on the community through a series of semester-long service projects this fall. Just look at a sample of what they produced: four benches built for potential pet parents, seven science exhibits presented to 50 kids...
 
Forty-nine physicians from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University have been chosen by their peers for inclusion in the 2014 "Best Doctors in America" list.
Forty-nine physicians from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University have been chosen by their peers for inclusion in the 2014 "Best Doctors in America" list.
 
For anyone who cringes at the thought of all of the parties, cookie exchanges, and buffet-laden meals that have filled the December calendar, East Carolina University associate professor of nutrition science Dr. Kimberly Myers laid out her top tips for making it through the holiday season
For anyone who cringes at the thought of all of the parties, cookie exchanges, and buffet-laden meals that have filled the December calendar, East Carolina University associate professor of nutrition science Dr. Kimberly Myers laid out her top tips for making it through the holiday season
 
Children and teens with complex congenital heart defects learned about Latino culture at Camp Don Lee in Arapahoe during the ninth annual Camp WholeHeart in October.
Children and teens with complex congenital heart defects learned about Latino culture at Camp Don Lee in Arapahoe during the ninth annual Camp WholeHeart in October.
 
A faculty member recognized by the University of North Carolina system for his work in cardiac psychology will deliver the commencement address at East Carolina University on Dec. 13.
A faculty member recognized by the University of North Carolina system for his work in cardiac psychology will deliver the commencement address at East Carolina University on Dec. 13.
 
You can always count on the editorial page of our local Arab Journalism Award-winning thrice, um, twice-weekly local paper here in Moore County to produce some shaking-your-head-in-dismay, chuckling-in-disbelief moments.
You can always count on the editorial page of our local Arab Journalism Award-winning thrice, um, twice-weekly local paper here in Moore County to produce some shaking-your-head-in-dismay, chuckling-in-disbelief moments.
 
Three strikes and you're out. That's been the rule of thumb in the game of baseball. It's been the law in a lot of states' judicial systems.
Three strikes and you're out. That's been the rule of thumb in the game of baseball. It's been the law in a lot of states' judicial systems.
 
Simpson spends at least an hour a week at Golden Living Center in Greenville through the "Adopt-a-Grandparent" program with the goal to match students and local senior citizens for supportive, meaningful, one-on-one relationships. Simpson learned about the program at the ECU Volunteer and Service-Le
Simpson spends at least an hour a week at Golden Living Center in Greenville through the "Adopt-a-Grandparent" program with the goal to match students and local senior citizens for supportive, meaningful, one-on-one relationships. Simpson learned about the program at the ECU Volunteer and Service-Le
 
For 15 years, a team led by Dr. John D. "Jack" Rose, a cardiologist and professor in the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, has been healing hearts and more in Nicaragua.
For 15 years, a team led by Dr. John D. "Jack" Rose, a cardiologist and professor in the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, has been healing hearts and more in Nicaragua.
 
Three families will be celebrating Thanksgiving together this year, grateful that two young boys have a new chance at a healthy life. Tuguldur Ganzorig, 1, and Munkhbayar Munkhbat, 2, of Mongolia, along with their mothers and an interpreter, have spent the past few weeks living with a host family...
Three families will be celebrating Thanksgiving together this year, grateful that two young boys have a new chance at a healthy life. Tuguldur Ganzorig, 1, and Munkhbayar Munkhbat, 2, of Mongolia, along with their mothers and an interpreter, have spent the past few weeks living with a host family...
 
East Carolina University has received a grant of $450,000 to help people with type 2 diabetes and related depression or distress manage their illnesses.
East Carolina University has received a grant of $450,000 to help people with type 2 diabetes and related depression or distress manage their illnesses.
 
Medical and dental students at East Carolina University would pay more in tuition next year under a plan approved Nov. 22 by the Board of Trustees during its regular meeting.
Medical and dental students at East Carolina University would pay more in tuition next year under a plan approved Nov. 22 by the Board of Trustees during its regular meeting.
 
East Carolina University students who live outside of eastern North Carolina must go the extra mile when they travel home for the holidays. If flights are unavailable locally, that extra effort often means facing heavy Raleigh-bound traffic and racking up high costs in airport parking fees.
East Carolina University students who live outside of eastern North Carolina must go the extra mile when they travel home for the holidays. If flights are unavailable locally, that extra effort often means facing heavy Raleigh-bound traffic and racking up high costs in airport parking fees.
 
Consider a new holiday tradition this year: green travel. That's the goal of the East Carolina University developers of the United States Travel Care Code. The Center for Sustainability: Tourism, Natural Resources, and the Built Environment at ECU developed the travel care code, which encourage...
Consider a new holiday tradition this year: green travel. That's the goal of the East Carolina University developers of the United States Travel Care Code. The Center for Sustainability: Tourism, Natural Resources, and the Built Environment at ECU developed the travel care code, which encourage...
 
Dr. Beth Velde, director of public service and community relations at East Carolina University, has been named chair of the Council on Engagement and Outreach for the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.
Dr. Beth Velde, director of public service and community relations at East Carolina University, has been named chair of the Council on Engagement and Outreach for the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.
 
Two East Carolina University professors presented research this week at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2013 in Dallas.
Two East Carolina University professors presented research this week at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2013 in Dallas.
 
After the General Assembly earlier this year failed to enact legislation that would shift control of school building construction and ownership from the school district to the county commission, the Wake County Board of Commissioners voted 4-3 Monday along partisan lines to approve an interlocal agr
After the General Assembly earlier this year failed to enact legislation that would shift control of school building construction and ownership from the school district to the county commission, the Wake County Board of Commissioners voted 4-3 Monday along partisan lines to approve an interlocal agr
 
A student production opening this week at East Carolina University is a nod to two historical periods  -  the days of knights and chivalry and a more recent reign.
A student production opening this week at East Carolina University is a nod to two historical periods  -  the days of knights and chivalry and a more recent reign.
 
"Game changer." "Anchor." "New brand for Greensboro." "Cool." If these terms describing a forthcoming project in Greensboro sound familiar, it's because the Gate City seems to have a lot of similar plans under way these days.
"Game changer." "Anchor." "New brand for Greensboro." "Cool." If these terms describing a forthcoming project in Greensboro sound familiar, it's because the Gate City seems to have a lot of similar plans under way these days.
 
The law enforcement official who led the New Jersey State Police efforts to improve community relations after a racial profiling scandal has been hired as the new police chief at East Carolina University.
The law enforcement official who led the New Jersey State Police efforts to improve community relations after a racial profiling scandal has been hired as the new police chief at East Carolina University.
 
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