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

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The closure of a roadway running through East Carolina University's main campus will minimize the potential for collisions between pedestrians and vehicles and encourage bicycling and walking.
The closure of a roadway running through East Carolina University's main campus will minimize the potential for collisions between pedestrians and vehicles and encourage bicycling and walking.
 
Folks who reach under the wrong pile of wood and feel the pain of a copperhead bite can relax just a little on their way to the emergency department.
Folks who reach under the wrong pile of wood and feel the pain of a copperhead bite can relax just a little on their way to the emergency department.
 
Windsor Mayor James Hoggard's mom couldn't keep him out of the water when he was a boy. He grew up hunting and fishing on the Roanoke and Cashie rivers...
Windsor Mayor James Hoggard's mom couldn't keep him out of the water when he was a boy. He grew up hunting and fishing on the Roanoke and Cashie rivers...
 
It was one of the most contentious bills this legislative session, but Senate Bill 81 ultimately was approved, transferring ownership of...
It was one of the most contentious bills this legislative session, but Senate Bill 81 ultimately was approved, transferring ownership of...
 
Learning opportunities at East Carolina University expand beyond the college-age crowd each summer when the university opens its doors to students from kindergarten through high school.
Learning opportunities at East Carolina University expand beyond the college-age crowd each summer when the university opens its doors to students from kindergarten through high school.
 
The first time Judy Oglesby considered going to college, she was 36-years-old "staring divorce in the face" and trying to figure out how she would support her two children moving forward.
The first time Judy Oglesby considered going to college, she was 36-years-old "staring divorce in the face" and trying to figure out how she would support her two children moving forward.
 
East Carolina University's Board of Trustees welcomed four new members and elected officers during its July 18 meeting at the East Carolina Heart Institute at ECU.
East Carolina University's Board of Trustees welcomed four new members and elected officers during its July 18 meeting at the East Carolina Heart Institute at ECU.
 
Class projects completed by graduate students enrolled at East Carolina University will save two North Carolina-based companies more than $1 million over the next decade.
Class projects completed by graduate students enrolled at East Carolina University will save two North Carolina-based companies more than $1 million over the next decade.
 
East Carolina University police officers responded - multiple times - to reports of a gunman in a residence hall on campus July 8-12. Fortunately, it was just part of a weeklong training using the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training curriculum.
East Carolina University police officers responded - multiple times - to reports of a gunman in a residence hall on campus July 8-12. Fortunately, it was just part of a weeklong training using the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training curriculum.
 
There have been two turning points in Harold Varner's career as an East Carolina golfer. The first came at the end of his freshman year when he struggled on the course and in the classroom.
There have been two turning points in Harold Varner's career as an East Carolina golfer. The first came at the end of his freshman year when he struggled on the course and in the classroom.
 
A new military web portal at East Carolina University offers a central location for discovering what ECU can offer student veterans, service members and their families.
A new military web portal at East Carolina University offers a central location for discovering what ECU can offer student veterans, service members and their families.
 
Dr. Jermaine Joefield is now practicing with Vidant Medical Group at Vidant Multispecialty Clinic - Tarboro.
Dr. Jermaine Joefield is now practicing with Vidant Medical Group at Vidant Multispecialty Clinic - Tarboro.
 
East Carolina University professor Dr. Thom Skalko is extending the university mission of service to South Africa, where he's collaborating on a project that will create new jobs and enhance quality of life in the community.
East Carolina University professor Dr. Thom Skalko is extending the university mission of service to South Africa, where he's collaborating on a project that will create new jobs and enhance quality of life in the community.
 
Spend any time with the participants of two annual camps run by East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine and your first question may be, "Where are all the sick kids?"
Spend any time with the participants of two annual camps run by East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine and your first question may be, "Where are all the sick kids?"
 
The James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville officially opened today (June 20) with officials predicting that it will become a special healing place for the hundreds of thousands of children whose families live east of I-95.
The James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville officially opened today (June 20) with officials predicting that it will become a special healing place for the hundreds of thousands of children whose families live east of I-95.
 
When there are local emergencies such as hurricanes that may affect the Public's Health, Beaufort County Health Department staff are involved.
When there are local emergencies such as hurricanes that may affect the Public's Health, Beaufort County Health Department staff are involved.
 
East Carolina University's incoming class of 2017 should bring enthusiasm - and perhaps a strong preference for purple and gold - when they arrive on campus in June or July for a two-day immersion in Pirate culture.
East Carolina University's incoming class of 2017 should bring enthusiasm - and perhaps a strong preference for purple and gold - when they arrive on campus in June or July for a two-day immersion in Pirate culture.
 
East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine is one of 11 schools in the nation selected for a $1 million grant from the American Medical Association to change the way it educates students while keeping its focus on rural and underserved populations.
East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine is one of 11 schools in the nation selected for a $1 million grant from the American Medical Association to change the way it educates students while keeping its focus on rural and underserved populations.
 
Though clouds threatened, the rain held off during the official opening of the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine community service learning center in Elizabeth City on June 10.
Though clouds threatened, the rain held off during the official opening of the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine community service learning center in Elizabeth City on June 10.
 
Let's keep this simple! Tomorrow afternoon and evening (between 3:00pm through 11:00pm) severe thunderstorms, with damaging straight line winds in excess of 60mph, hail, torrential rain and large quantities of cloud to ground lightning are possible anywhere in Beaufort County.
Let's keep this simple! Tomorrow afternoon and evening (between 3:00pm through 11:00pm) severe thunderstorms, with damaging straight line winds in excess of 60mph, hail, torrential rain and large quantities of cloud to ground lightning are possible anywhere in Beaufort County.
 
Summer’s longer days and warmer temperatures offer more opportunities to eat fresh fruits and vegetables but not everyone knows how or where to get healthy foods.
Summer’s longer days and warmer temperatures offer more opportunities to eat fresh fruits and vegetables but not everyone knows how or where to get healthy foods.
 
East Carolina University professor of anthropology David Griffith has taken his research abroad to study managed migration, the value of labor and its effects in Mexico, Guatemala, Canada and the United States.
East Carolina University professor of anthropology David Griffith has taken his research abroad to study managed migration, the value of labor and its effects in Mexico, Guatemala, Canada and the United States.
 
Dr. Richard R. Eakin, former chancellor and outgoing interim dean of the Honors College at ECU, expected he would be recognized somehow at a May 31 gala honoring the Polaris Society - an organization for friends of and donors to the Honors College.
Dr. Richard R. Eakin, former chancellor and outgoing interim dean of the Honors College at ECU, expected he would be recognized somehow at a May 31 gala honoring the Polaris Society - an organization for friends of and donors to the Honors College.
 
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University has received a Top Ten Award by the American Academy of Family Physicians for contributing to the pipeline of family physicians.
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University has received a Top Ten Award by the American Academy of Family Physicians for contributing to the pipeline of family physicians.
 
Suttle, who just finished his second year of medical school at East Carolina University, became the patient in a smartphone physical exam in April while attending the TEDMED conference, an annual gathering focusing on health and medicine held in Washington, D.C.
Suttle, who just finished his second year of medical school at East Carolina University, became the patient in a smartphone physical exam in April while attending the TEDMED conference, an annual gathering focusing on health and medicine held in Washington, D.C.
 
A group of East Carolina University physical therapy students and faculty members volunteered their time on May 17 to build bikes for 20 children with disabilities, for a giveaway on May 18.
A group of East Carolina University physical therapy students and faculty members volunteered their time on May 17 to build bikes for 20 children with disabilities, for a giveaway on May 18.
 
Facts can be inconvenient things. Especially when your own in-house records contradict the spin you are peddling to the public.
Facts can be inconvenient things. Especially when your own in-house records contradict the spin you are peddling to the public.
 
An East Carolina University researcher hit a milestone this spring in his ongoing work to develop software and portable hardware that will enable audiologists to conduct hearing tests remotely.
An East Carolina University researcher hit a milestone this spring in his ongoing work to develop software and portable hardware that will enable audiologists to conduct hearing tests remotely.
 
Leona Cox ended up on the front row when the 48 seniors in East Carolina Teacher Training School's Class of 1915 gathered on the steps of Old Austin for their graduation photo. "There she is in the middle," said her great-granddaughter, senior Mary Highsmith, as she points to the...
Leona Cox ended up on the front row when the 48 seniors in East Carolina Teacher Training School's Class of 1915 gathered on the steps of Old Austin for their graduation photo. "There she is in the middle," said her great-granddaughter, senior Mary Highsmith, as she points to the...
 
Stan and Amy Winstead didn't include an advanced degree in their wedding vows 12 years ago, but mutual encouragement and support saw them through the past two years as graduate students in the East Carolina University College of Nursing.
Stan and Amy Winstead didn't include an advanced degree in their wedding vows 12 years ago, but mutual encouragement and support saw them through the past two years as graduate students in the East Carolina University College of Nursing.
 
After seven years in his previous career, Mike Weeks was looking for more of a challenge. Considering that he'd worked both as an accountant and a social worker, Weeks would have to find something particularly challenging.
After seven years in his previous career, Mike Weeks was looking for more of a challenge. Considering that he'd worked both as an accountant and a social worker, Weeks would have to find something particularly challenging.
 
Final exams and presentations don't do much to raise the blood pressure of physical therapy student Michelle "Shelley" Spencer. But there's nothing like being deployed twice to Iraq to put things in perspective.
Final exams and presentations don't do much to raise the blood pressure of physical therapy student Michelle "Shelley" Spencer. But there's nothing like being deployed twice to Iraq to put things in perspective.
 
The youth in the Rev. Richard Joyner’s church in Conetoe already are health ambassadors, growing vegetables and teaching neighbors about healthy lifestyles.
The youth in the Rev. Richard Joyner’s church in Conetoe already are health ambassadors, growing vegetables and teaching neighbors about healthy lifestyles.
 
If you can get beyond the horribly dated technology and the occasional lapse into hippie-inspired silliness, the classic late-1960s libertarian-themed television
If you can get beyond the horribly dated technology and the occasional lapse into hippie-inspired silliness, the classic late-1960s libertarian-themed television
 
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