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Youth Gun Epidemic Rose in North Carolina
Hertford Residents to deal with decline in population and economic pitfall
Downtown Greenville Construction starts drilling at the nerves of small businesses

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Youth Gun Epidemic Rose in North Carolina

More than 100 children in North Carolina died from gun-related injuries in 2022 alone, a 147% increase in child gun deaths since 2017
Hertford Residents to deal with decline in population and economic pitfall

Nestled along North Carolina Highways 158 and 13 is Ahoskie and its five sister municipalities that make up Hertford County—a region once prospering with the promise of economic advancement, now struggling to hold onto the last fraying threads of a once booming economy. There are six municipalities in Hertford county: Ahoskie, Cofeild, Como, Harrellsville, Murpheesboro…
Downtown Greenville Construction starts drilling at the nerves of small businesses

As an on-going construction project continues in the downtown Greenville area, small business owners and employees begin to feel the negative impacts of closed roads and new parking ordinances. Drew Cheshire, The General Manager at Uptown Brewing Company on Evans St. in Downtown Greenville said, “Businesses all over downtown, especially us, took a downturn. Business…
SOTD Students Angry with Faculty: Trends of Race-Based Discrimination

(Photo Used from the School of Theatre and Dance Instagram @ecusotd ) East Carolina University School of Theatre and Dance students have come forward with alleged race-based discrimination practices the school has engaged in. The students, some of whom have asked for anonymity, allege that an unusual show audition schedule that made it difficult for…
North Carolina’s Fastest-Growing County Unveils Transit Plan to Accommodate Population Growth

Wake County’s population is projected to grow faster than any other North Carolina county–nearly 64% over the next 25 years, according to population projections from the NC Office of State Budget and Management. Updating public transportation and roads has become a primary focus as the county is projected to have 718,826 new residents by 2050.…
The Challenge of Affordable Off-Campus Housing for ECU Students

In fall 2023, Carol Hernandez transferred from Sandhills Community College to East Carolina University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in photography. She chose to live on campus, but her experience was not what she had hoped for. Her dorm, Legacy Residence Hall, was one of the oldest on campus. Hernandez said the bathroom conditions were…
ECU No Longer Requiring “DEI” Courses for Graduation

Many East Carolina University students are upset that DEI courses, or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion courses, are no longer a graduation requirement. According to the ECU course catalog, 374 courses offered in the Fall 2025 term fall under this category. The Office of the Chancellor announced that the UNC System suspended all general education and…
NC Shelters Overcrowded: Dogs Being Killed at High Rates

Numerous animal shelters across North Carolina are facing severe overcrowding issues with dogs, which has led to skyrocketing euthanasia levels across the Tar Heel state. Though many animal rescue nonprofit organizations work diligently to raise awareness of this issue, too many dogs need shelter, but there isn’t enough shelter space to hold them. Graphic made…
ECU has among fewest international students in UNC System

by Darian Hale & Diego Lerma (Office of International Enrollment and Engagement ‘Where have you come from? map. Photo by Darian Hale) East Carolina University lags behind every state university in North Carolina in terms of International students. While universities across North Carolina welcome thousands of international students.ECU remains…
A Quiet Epidemic: The Rise of STIs in North Carolina

North Carolina has seen an alarming increase in sexually transmitted infections over the past decade, particularly among those ages 15 to 24 in rural areas posing the biggest risk.
Inside the World of Moth.Doodlez

On a calm Saturday afternoon inside HK Tattoo in Greenville, a client prepared to get her dream tattoo: a “Bulbasaur” from the beloved Pokémon franchise.
From ECU to Red Carpet: Dan P. Lee’s Styling Journey

When Dan P. Lee was younger, he didn’t have the kind of money that could get him the latest trendy items or designer clothes. Growing up as the oldest of six, he had to get creative if he wanted to buy the things he dreamed about, like a pair of Nikes or Jordans. As soon…
Bishop Samuel Jones Mission Uplifts Many

(Bishop Samuel Jones Jr. standing near the purpose of God Annex outreach center in Washington, N.C. Photo taken by Darian Hale) Darian Hale/ Unfurls/ 4/15/25 In the heart of Washington, North Carolina, Bishop Samuel Jones Jr. is more than a preacher; he is a leader and a provider, a mentor whose faith fuels his mission…
ECU Club Boxing Takes Next Steps

As it slowly gets closer to 7 p.m. on any weekday, ECU students can be seen making their way to the basement of Christenberry Memorial Gym. At the bottom of the stairs, rap music blares off the speaker, jump ropes connect with the concrete floor, and the sound of gloves hitting the heavy leather bag…
ECU Students Get Clarity on High February Bills From Greenville Utilities Commission

Many ECU students living in off-campus houses were shocked when they opened their February utility bills, which were substantially higher than they had expected.

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