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Episode 2 of ‘Inside Pirate Athletics’
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You’ll find a few fences in the Tar River University Neighborhood, but residents there believe being good neighbors starts with sharing knowledge and a gift with new residents, especially college students. About 100 representatives from the City of Greenville, East Carolina University and Tar River University Neighborhood Association participated in the second annual Good Neighborhood Initiative on Friday. They visited approximately 750 homes, providing a gift bag with helpful information...
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GREENVILLE — This is not the same East Carolina team from a year ago. That was clear midway through the first quarter. Many of the offseason changes and adjustments were unveiled on Saturday as the Pirates rolled to a season-opening, 42-3 win over Norfolk State. The up-tempo, no-huddle offense moved with a flurry and the defense smothered the Spartans’ rushing attack in a resounding win at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. ...
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Rural center starts statewide listening tour
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