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Snow Hill prepares for potential partnership
The Snow Hill Board of Commissioners recently authorized the request for the town to be included in East Carolina University's Municipal Management and Innovation initiative.
Countdown to Peace participants illustrate their visions of a world without war
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Dozens of physicians from Eastern Carolina have been chosen by their peers for inclusion in the 2009-2010 "Best Doctors" list.
Collaboration on nonprofit technology in academia and beyond
I'm currently attending the International Digital Media and Arts Association's annual conference , which primarily draws academics who work and teach in digital media.
CCR sold but will stay in Tarboro
A Tarboro business that began at a kitchen table 21 years ago has been sold to a Michigan cultural resources firm.
Atlanta's Fernbank Museum tracks infamous conquistador through southeast
Sixteenth century glass beads are among the rare artifacts discovered at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's archaeology site, which scholars believe is a stop along Hernando de Soto's trek through... Click here for more information.
Public Radio East will celebrate 25 years with concert
A Sunday concert will celebrate 25 years of Public Radio East, which is based at Craven Community College.
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Gastric bypass surgery: Could it be a diabetes fix?
Within days of weight-loss surgeries, many see blood sugar levels that are easier to manage - or are normal Shari Roan TRIBUNE NEWSPAPERS November 3, 2009 The discovery came about by accident more than a decade ago: Weight-loss surgery often led to dramatic improvements in the control of Type 2 diabetes , often before patients had left the ...
Mobile unit takes tooth care to students
Carrying notes for their parents and colorful 2-minute sand timers to remind them to keep brushing, little boys and girls smiled as they left the mobile Miles for Smiles unit parked at Homewood Elementary School last week.
Iron pour brings 3,000 degrees of fire
By Nanette Light Kevin Reineking wants to preserve his love for Jack Daniels, so he's casting it in iron.
American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress, Oct. 11-15, 2009
American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress, Oct. 11-15, 2009 American College of Surgeons 95th Annual Clinical Congress The American College of Surgeons 95th Annual Clinical Congress took place October 11 to 15 in Chicago.
Clients work their way to recovery from addiction
Choosing, getting and keeping a job as a means to sustain recovery from addiction is the mainstay of a new East Carolina University service and research project called Project Working Recovery.
Durham names Principal of the Year
Gwen Johnson of Mangum Elementary School was named Durham Public Schools' Principal of the Year on Wednesday.
Send a new leader to City Council
I am writing to join my voice with many others in our district in support of Sam Lanier for our City Council.
As a social worker for the blind and visually impaired, Barbara Hansen taught people tricks for organizing paper money, identifying coins, or writing checks so they could do the things they thought they would no longer be able to do.
Biden's VP role seen as following Cheney model
Shortly after he took office, Joseph R. Biden Jr. invited a handful of experts on the vice presidency into his residence to seek their advice.
Gastric bypass: Is it a diabetes fix?
The discovery came about by accident more than a decade ago: Weight-loss surgery often led to dramatic improvements in the control of Type 2 diabetes, often before patients had even left the hospital.
Our press, predictably with no skepticism on environmental subjects, will be "reporting on the impact, future and responses to climate change." A series of stories will lead up to the big climate confab held in Copenhagen in December, according to a Wilmington Star-News editor .
Latino group working on more participation in Census
While efforts in Edgecombe County increased to expose the community to Hispanic culture over the last month, a teen group has been working since February to create awareness.
University's dental school will open community service centers
East Carolina University announced it will open three dental clinics as part of a plan to increase access to dental care for North Carolinians.
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