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ECU, UNC Pembroke sign dental school early assurance agreement
ECU, UNC Pembroke sign dental school early assurance agreement
 
At the August 2023 meeting, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $1,158,333 to support five projects through the Open Grants Program, $3,150,518 in funding for 10 projects through the Flood Mitigation Program, and $2,778,721 in funding for 24 projects
At the August 2023 meeting, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $1,158,333 to support five projects through the Open Grants Program, $3,150,518 in funding for 10 projects through the Flood Mitigation Program, and $2,778,721 in funding for 24 projects
 
The Rivers East Workforce Development Board and its Committees will host the first meetings of the new fiscal year this week.
The Rivers East Workforce Development Board and its Committees will host the first meetings of the new fiscal year this week.
 
Researchers work to unlock secrets of antibiotic resistance
Researchers work to unlock secrets of antibiotic resistance
 
ECU's Pursue Gold campaign exceeds $500 million goal
ECU's Pursue Gold campaign exceeds $500 million goal
 
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., (August 3, 2023) – Today, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $1,158,333 to support five projects through the Open Grants Program, $3,150,518 in funding for 10 projects through the Flood Mitigation Program
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., (August 3, 2023) – Today, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $1,158,333 to support five projects through the Open Grants Program, $3,150,518 in funding for 10 projects through the Flood Mitigation Program
 
The Town of Aurora has scheduled a public announcement on the status of Aurora Industrial Park during the Aurora Fish and Farm Festival, September 9th. Complete details on the status of the Industrial Park will be made public at that time.
The Town of Aurora has scheduled a public announcement on the status of Aurora Industrial Park during the Aurora Fish and Farm Festival, September 9th. Complete details on the status of the Industrial Park will be made public at that time.
 
Students explore interests, life at ECU through summer camps
Students explore interests, life at ECU through summer camps
 
While many view Labor Day simply as the unofficial end of summer or an opportunity for a three-day weekend, the holiday's significance should not be lost on the average citizen.
While many view Labor Day simply as the unofficial end of summer or an opportunity for a three-day weekend, the holiday's significance should not be lost on the average citizen.
 
Library exhibit details decades of Pirate football moments, memorabilia
Library exhibit details decades of Pirate football moments, memorabilia
 
Please see the attached report.
 
There were minor changes to the timing of our expected wind conditions in this afternoon’s update.
There were minor changes to the timing of our expected wind conditions in this afternoon’s update.
 
This morning’s update provided us with a few more details pertaining to the timing of our forecasted impacts.
This morning’s update provided us with a few more details pertaining to the timing of our forecasted impacts.
 
A newly-formed tropical storm is headed toward Florida and could make landfall as a low-level hurricane around the Panhandle by mid-week, a forecast that has officials advising locals to start making preparations.
A newly-formed tropical storm is headed toward Florida and could make landfall as a low-level hurricane around the Panhandle by mid-week, a forecast that has officials advising locals to start making preparations.
 
Our office is monitoring the development of Tropical Storm Idalia and it’s potential impacts to our area. The current forecast for Beaufort County is as follows.
Our office is monitoring the development of Tropical Storm Idalia and it’s potential impacts to our area. The current forecast for Beaufort County is as follows.
 
Twenty non-profits located across North Carolina have been awarded $800,000 in capacity building grants by SECU Foundation.
Twenty non-profits located across North Carolina have been awarded $800,000 in capacity building grants by SECU Foundation.
 
The N.C. Forest Service will begin accepting orders July 5 for its annual tree seedling sale. With an average annual production of 16 million seedlings, the NCFS Nursery Program produces enough native and genetically improved tree seedlings to plant roughly 30,000 acres of land each year.
The N.C. Forest Service will begin accepting orders July 5 for its annual tree seedling sale. With an average annual production of 16 million seedlings, the NCFS Nursery Program produces enough native and genetically improved tree seedlings to plant roughly 30,000 acres of land each year.
 
This summer, 49 Golden LEAF Scholars are participating in the second cohort of the Rural Internship Initiative. In its first year, Golden LEAF had 20 interns working in rural North Carolina counties.
This summer, 49 Golden LEAF Scholars are participating in the second cohort of the Rural Internship Initiative. In its first year, Golden LEAF had 20 interns working in rural North Carolina counties.
 
North Carolina’s agriculture industry is constantly evolving due to changing consumer demand and new technologies.
 
North Carolina lost two leaders in agriculture this week, both with connections to Golden LEAF. Current Golden LEAF Board member and Finance Chair E. Jerome Vick passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
North Carolina lost two leaders in agriculture this week, both with connections to Golden LEAF. Current Golden LEAF Board member and Finance Chair E. Jerome Vick passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
 
ECU students learn a lot, enjoy volunteering at World Games
ECU students learn a lot, enjoy volunteering at World Games
 
An upcoming event will give Beaufort County residents and government officials a chance to discuss and provide feedback on the County’s strategic plan for the funds it is receiving from nationwide opioid settlements.
An upcoming event will give Beaufort County residents and government officials a chance to discuss and provide feedback on the County’s strategic plan for the funds it is receiving from nationwide opioid settlements.
 
One person was injured Tuesday morning after a tree at Goose Creek State Park fell across the sleeping compartment of a travel trailer in the RV campground.
One person was injured Tuesday morning after a tree at Goose Creek State Park fell across the sleeping compartment of a travel trailer in the RV campground.
 
Three Marines stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were found dead in a car at a Speedway gas station Sunday morning from what authorities say was carbon monoxide poisoning.
Three Marines stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were found dead in a car at a Speedway gas station Sunday morning from what authorities say was carbon monoxide poisoning.
 
In fall 2021, the N.C. General Assembly appropriated $25 million to the Golden LEAF Foundation to award funds to units of local government across all 100 counties for public infrastructure projects to reduce flooding.
In fall 2021, the N.C. General Assembly appropriated $25 million to the Golden LEAF Foundation to award funds to units of local government across all 100 counties for public infrastructure projects to reduce flooding.
 
Applications for the Fall 2023 Golden LEAF SITE Program are now available at www.goldenleaf.org/SITE.
Applications for the Fall 2023 Golden LEAF SITE Program are now available at www.goldenleaf.org/SITE.
 
Funding supports expansion of RISE Fellowship to retain teachers in underserved communities
Funding supports expansion of RISE Fellowship to retain teachers in underserved communities
 
QAR lab partners with Waccamaw Siouan Tribe to conserve 930-year-old canoe
QAR lab partners with Waccamaw Siouan Tribe to conserve 930-year-old canoe
 
The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) – a federal-state partnership that promotes and encourages economic development in certain southeastern states – has announced $4,466,111 in available funding for 69 North Carolina counties to revitalize and transform communities
The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) – a federal-state partnership that promotes and encourages economic development in certain southeastern states – has announced $4,466,111 in available funding for 69 North Carolina counties to revitalize and transform communities
 
ECU medical research team discovers paradigm-shattering muscle phenotype
ECU medical research team discovers paradigm-shattering muscle phenotype
 
The Beaufort County Animal Shelter resumed normal operations Monday, lifting a temporary restriction on animal intakes that was implemented last week when the shelter reached its capacity.
The Beaufort County Animal Shelter resumed normal operations Monday, lifting a temporary restriction on animal intakes that was implemented last week when the shelter reached its capacity.
 
Nursing professor works to serve Ukrainian refugees
Nursing professor works to serve Ukrainian refugees
 
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