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ECU roundup: Pirate Club receives funding for indoor facility; Volleyball loses; Golf finishes second
East Carolina athletic director Jon Gilbert and Pirate Club executive director Ryan Robinson announced this week a record-breaking gift from Bill Clark Homes, the largest investment in the 63-year history of the Pirate Club. The gift, made by Heath Clark and Lance Clark, co-owners of Bill Clark Homes, closes out the funding for the Isley Indoor Performance Center and will spearhead a final push to fully fund the Dick and Sarah Bennett Baseball Building expansion project. ...
ECU play 'School Girls' gives mean girls a new meaning
It has been two decades since the dark comedy “Mean Girls” brought teen cliques and queen bees to the big screen. The 2017 play “School Girls,” opening today at ECU/Loessin Playhouse, sets somewhat of a different stage for the story, showing how social strife plays out in the halls of an all-girls’ school in Ghana. Known as “The African Mean Girls Play,” Jocelyn Bioh’s comedy/social commentary presents a mean girls premise that is not a foreign concept for people outside America. ...
Kathy Kolasa: Mediterranean diet may help reduce risk, manage pain of osteoarthritis
The Brody medical student Walk with a Doc program invites you to join them from 6-7 p.m. on Oct. 1 for a walk around Lake Laupus. Park along the lake or near the Allied Heath Building Lot B4 and join Dr. Guillen Hernandez, an ECU physician specializing in newborn medicine, for a short talk and walk to celebrate National Latino Doctor Day. Look for the picnic tables and signs. All are welcome and there is no charge. Questions? Email villanis18@students.ecu.edu. Q I have osteoarthritis. I...
Douglas Cohn and Eleanor Clift: Winner takes all if states swing their way
Back in the day when legendary broadcaster Tim Russert hosted “Meet the Press,” he memorably called the 2000 election as “Florida, Florida, Florida,” and the 2004 election as “Ohio, Ohio, Ohio.” And if he were here today, he would say, “Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania.” Both the Harris and Trump campaigns are focused on Pennsylvania as the linchpin for an Electoral College win. The winner would have a better than 90 percent chance of becoming president, according to New York Times polling guru Nate Silver. ...
Cynthia Tucker: Republicans hate it when citizens are able to vote
There are so many egregious falsehoods spinning through the right-wing mediascape that it’s difficult to keep up with them, much less try debunking any of them. Some are so ridiculous — “they’re eating the dogs ... they’re eating the cats” — that they are probably best dismissed with humor, as social media memes have done with Donald Trump’s infamous lie about the menus of Haitian migrants. Yet some seem more persuasive, more deserving of serious discussion. As just one example, Republicans (who surely know better)...
Letter: Rural North Carolina ripe for Democrats
In rural North Carolina, more than 3 million citizens are speaking up this election with a strong voice. It is imperative that Democrats not only hear but actively engage with issues essential to our communities — from access to health care, access to healthy food and quality education to sustainable economics through small businesses and farming. Rural communities are great places to live. They offer a quiet, clean environment surrounded by nature, outdoor recreation and good neighbors. However, our communities lack economic opportunities. Our young...
Ask the Doctors: Toenail fungus treatments limited but evolving
Q I have been dealing with toenail fungus on just a single toe for more than a year. There is a mountain of misinformation about it on the internet, and I keep seeing ads for all sorts of drugstore products that claim they can cure it. Any suggestions for how to deal with this? A You are asking about a topic that, each time we have written about it in the past, brings a flood of mail. Toenail fungus is a common — and very...
Thomas Knapp: Biden's war on Temu is a political war on your wallet
On Sept. 13, the Biden administration announced a "Notice of Proposed Rulemaking" to "protect American consumers, workers, and businesses by addressing the significant increased abuse of the de minimis exemption." That's a pretty bland way of saying that Biden and Friends are opening up a new front in the U.S. government's war on your ability to find and purchase the things you want at a price you find attractive. The...
Sept. 25 Community News
Email announcements at least a week in advance to community@reflector.com. Book club The Great Books Reading and Discussion Group will hold its next meeting from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday at Sheppard Memorial Library, 530 Evans St. The group meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. New members are welcome. For more information email Peg Gemperline at gemperlinem@yahoo.com. ...
Star Parker: New book about Reagan an important read
Coincident with the new movie, “Reagan,” is the release of an important new book about the Reagan presidency. Ken Khachigian, chief speechwriter for Ronald Reagan from his presidential campaign in 1980 to the conclusion of his second term in 1988, has just published his memoirs from those years. The book, “Behind Closed Doors: In the Room with Reagan and Nixon,” also includes, as noted in the title, time Khachigian worked with President Richard Nixon. ...
Sept. 25 Abby: Man feels threatened by friend's new girlfriend
DEAR ABBY: I’m a gay man who is best friends with “Carl,” a man who is straight. We are everything you’d expect of a normal friendship. On a surface level, there is no difference. He goes well out of his way to make me feel welcomed and accepted, and I appreciate it. Recently, Carl found a significant other. I’m happy for him, because he really does deserve it. The problem is, I am jealous. I know without a shadow of a doubt that my relationship...
Tastefood: Miso can be magical when used in a glaze
A miso-infused glaze is a handy condiment that lends rich and satisfying flavor to fish, vegetables and tofu. Miso is a paste made from soybeans that are fermented with salt and a koji starter (kojikin). It’s a complete source of protein and is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, while its fermentation process promotes the growth of probiotics. In addition to its notable health benefits, miso has an appealing savory, salty-sweet quality, known as umami, which is a powerful flavor enhancer. Miso is not limited...
High school roundup: Chargers chalk up volleyball win No. 20
Five straight shutouts have the Ayden-Grifton volleyball team in dominant form, even by its own standards. The latest came on Tuesday night at home against rival Farmville Central and strengthened the Chargers’ grip on the Eastern Plains Conference. A-G only had to sweat during the second set of its 25-10, 25-23, 25-6 sweep. It also marked a season sweep for the Chargers (20-1, 8-0 EPC) over the Jaguars (9-5, 6-2). ...
Dance says agreement for jail health care services in the works
A company that provides medical services for the Pitt County Detention Center is nearing a new agreement with sheriff’s officials over its fee demands that Sheriff Paula Dance says will produce the best result for taxpayers and inmates. The Pitt County Board of Commissioners in July authorized the sheriff’s office to seek proposals for jail medical services after WellPath requested a fee increase that was 22 percent higher than the 5 percent annual increase allowed in its contract, which is in place through 2025. ...
Folwell blasts Robinson, says he's not 'wasting my vote'
N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell expressed his displeasure with Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s candidacy in the gubernatorial contest following a CNN report that has rocked the Republican nominee’s campaign and led to a swath of resignations over the weekend. Folwell, a Republican, unsuccessfully ran against Robinson in what was a three-candidate field in the March 5 GOP primary for governor. In a phone interview Sunday afternoon, he remained consistent in criticizing...
High school roundup: Panthers soccer cools off Chargers in 5-0 rout
North Pitt’s lopsided soccer scores this season have been a joint effort. At one end, the Panthers always seem to pounce early and often, piling up first-half goals and being in a comfortable position to sit on leads and wait for their chances at insurance goals that usually come later. At the other end, being able to sit on those leads has been helped by shutdown defense and goalkeeping that...
Mason: Pirates must reverse fortunes quickly in AAC play
A fast start — not counting a nearly five-hour weather delay — spotted East Carolina a double-digit lead for the second time in as many weeks. That’s how Saturday’s road game began against Liberty. The early points conjured recent memories of ECU’s 16-point lead in the first quarter against Appalachian State just one week before. Eventually, Liberty found its way back into the game just as the Mountaineers did. The...
Comedian, advocate to headline ECVC's Disability Awareness Month event
Comedian and disability advocate Pamela Rae Schuller will be the featured speaker next week at Eastern Carolina Vocational Center’s 59th anniversary banquet. The event, held in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, is scheduled for Thursday at Rock Springs Center. As a teen, Schuller, who stands about 4-foot, 7-inches tall, was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome, a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary tics and vocalizations. But rather than spending energy...
Journalist, 'No Visible Bruises' author to headline Domestic Violence Impact Luncheon
Award-winning writer Rachel Louise Snyder, known for her work as an investigative journalist covering social issues, will be the featured speaker at next week’s Domestic Violence Impact Luncheon. The annual event is a fundraiser for the Center for Family Violence Prevention. Synder, a Chicago native, is the author of “No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us,” which highlights the impact of domestic violence in America. Published in 2019, the book received the New York Public Library’s Bernstein Journalism Award...
Survey finds overall satisfaction among GUC customers
A survey conducted by ECU earlier this year found Greenville Utilities customers are satisfied overall with value and reliability of the service they receive, the utility reported last week. Greenville Utilities Commission’s Director of Customer Relations Scott Mullis reviewed results from the 2024 customer satisfaction survey with the utility Board of Commissioners last week. Previous surveys have helped GUC pinpoint changes to improve the customer experiences, Mullis said. A previous...
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