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Dozens run for fallen soldiers

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People at Ayden- Grifton High School lined up for the annual, Honor and Remember: run for the fallen event on Saturday morning. One hundred and eighty-eight flags were lined up in the shape of star.
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Go-Science breaks ground at future site of new facility

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A regional science and technology center moved one step closer to reality in Greenville Friday. More>>

CDC study finds 58% of public pools tainted with human waste

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The CDC released a report Thursday showing that 58 percent of public swimming pools in the U.S. have fecal contamination. More>>

Swansboro cornhole tournament fundraiser

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The Swansboro Rotary Club will have a cornhole tournament on June 8th at the town Civic Center. More>>

190 Conley students participate in ‘Take Your Bike to School Day’ Video included

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Nearly 200 high school students showed up to class on two wheels this morning.
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Community to March for Babies at Greenville Town Common

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Did you know one in nine babies in the country is born prematurely?  In fact, it's the leading cause of newborn death and lifelong disabilities.  To raise money and awareness about this issue... More>>

Changes on the way for the GED Video included

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Big changes are on the way for the GED test. The current testing system expires at the end of this year. More>>

Medicaid converts to NC FAST; benefit delays possible Video included

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Many of you have called, emailed, Facebooked and Tweeted 9 On Your Side about delayed Social Security benefits putting your family in a bind. More>>

Beaufort Co DSS awarded for excellence

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Beaufort County Department of Social Services is an award winning agency. More>>

Join Eastern NC's CW anchor Ryan Peterson for the Cash Bash

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It's time for the Cash Bash.Join Ryan Peterson from Eastern North Carolina's CW 10 p.m. news for the Annual Cash Bash supporting the Greenville Community Shelter. It's happening on Thursday, May 23. More>>

9 On Your Side to host Shredathon as part of Identity Theft week

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The week of May 13th is Identity Theft week on 9 On Your Side.Tune in for stories that dig deeper into the growing problem and look for expert advice on how to protect yourself.Then, on Saturday May 18th More>>

J.H. Rose preps for fashion show

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J.H. Rose High School is getting ready for a Rose Garden Fashion Show.Wednesday May 22 at 6:00pm, students will present creations designed from local boutiques like Pink a Lilly Pulitzer store, Bevello, More>>

Update: Stamp Out Hunger food drive collects of 23,000 lbs of food

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The numbers are coming in from the 2013 Stamp Out Hunger food drive. More>>

Greenville unveils new building mural Video included

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A large mural shuts down parts of Uptown Greenville. On Monday, the Public Art Collaborative, "Art-Force Program" began installing a three- dimensional mural on Fifth and Evans street. More>>

3rd Annual Coach Rock Cancer Research Golf Classic tees off Monday Video included

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Golfers are hitting the greens Monday in honor of an ECU football coach who lost his battle with cancer.     Thomas Roggeman, or "Coach Rock" as he was widely known, died in 2010. The assistant coach was More>>

YWOC Holds Teenfest 2013

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The teenage years can be tough with high school and growing up there's a lot going on; but, one event in the East hopes to make it all a little easier to manage.
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Pitt County's Free To Be Me gives kids a chance to soar

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Pediatric cancer and other chronic illnesses can keep kids from finding the joy in their young lives, but a local pilot is working to change that.  The 2nd Annual Free To Be Me event is coming up... More>>

PCC nurse pinned by the one she saved Video included

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A new line of nurses are ready to pursue their passion for caring for others. Pitt Community College honored their new nursing graduates with a formal pinning ceremony Tuesday night. More>>

Annual Bike to School Day underway across the country

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You could see extra bicycles during your commute Wednesday as students throughout the state participate in the second annual Bike to School Day. More>>

Juror Roundup: You really can find anything at Wal-Mart Video included

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You can find anything at Wal-Mart.              So when a judge needed a handful of jurors to serve during a criminal trial, that's exactly where the sheriff's office bailiffs headed.            It happened More>>

Retired, current officers bike to honor fallen comrades Video included

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They're honoring the fallen and remembering the survivors. More>>

Officers, first responders bike 62 miles to honor fallen state troopers Video included

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Officers and other first responders biked 62 miles to honor state troopers who've died in the line of duty. They chose 62 because that's how many Highway Patrol troopers have died on duty since the agency More>>

Fishermen speaking out against controversial bill Video included

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Some local fishermen are in Raleigh speaking out against a controversial bill they believe would threaten their livelihood.     Dozens of people from the Carteret County Fishermen's Association took a More>>

Vanceboro Strawberry Festival and Rescue Day kicks off Friday

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If you love strawberries, you're in luck this weekend.The Vanceboro Strawberry Festival and Rescue Day kicks off at 5 o'clock Friday.     There will be live entertainment, carnival rides, demonstrations More>>

Vicki Lawrence delivers Power of the Purse keynote address Video included

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Women gathered Wednesday in Greenville for the Women for Women annual Power of the Purse Luncheon.It took place at the Greenville Convention Center.Actress Vicki Lawrence delivered today's keynote adress More>>

Carteret commissioners to consider opposing sea turtle proposal Video included

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Carteret County commissioners are worried a new proposal could affect your access to the beach. More>>

Hundreds of volunteers recognized in annual celebration Video included

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In Craven County, hundreds of volunteers got a big thank you Wednesday for all the hard work they do.Today was the 11th Annual Volunteer Celebration by Coastal Community Action, a non-profit aimed at addressing More>>

3rd Annual Carolina Strawberry Festival coming to Wallace Video included

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It's spring which means it's time to enjoy delicious strawberries!  The Carolina Strawberry Festival is coming up next weekend. On May 10th and 11th, North Carolinians will descend on the town of Wallace... More>>

Author battling mental illness turns breakdown into encouraging book Video included

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He went from a full-blown breakdown, to overcoming the odds. More>>

Jacksonville to lose $1.8 million in sales tax revenue following change Video included

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This fiscal year, the city of Jacksonville's budget will be nearly $2 million in the hole, officials say. More>>

Cuts mean less available for Meals on Wheels seniors across NC Video included

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There's less food for house-bound seniors across North Carolina.     That's what Meals on Wheels providers said is happening because of mandatory budget cuts known as sequestration.     The federal program More>>

Chocowinity Police Chief announces plan to run as Sheriff Video included

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The Chocowinity Police Chief has thrown has announced his candidacy for Sheriff of Beaufort County in 2014. More>>

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