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Roanoke River Partners is celebrating its 20th anniversary this spring.

Roanoke River Partners is celebrating its 20th anniversary this spring.

A celebration is planned for April 22 at Hardison’s Barn in Jamesville, NC. Event will include dinner, silent auction, book signing and more. This event will coincide with a “Paddle the Roanoke” event on April 23 hosted by Martin County Tourism and Chamber of Commerce. For event information, go to www.roanokeriverpartners.org. Roanoke River Partners is...

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2017 NCEast State of the Region Presentations

2017 NCEast State of the Region Presentations

Thank you to all that attended the 2017 State of the Region. It was nice to see so many familiar faces and we enjoyed meeting several of you for the first time.  Presentations from the event are available for download at the links below. Ted Abernathy_NCEast State of the Region.pdf Mark Sutherland_NCEast State of the...

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Top Five Reasons Why You Want to Come to Edenton

Top Five Reasons Why You Want to Come to Edenton

The flowers are budding and beginning to bloom in anticipation of your visit during the 2017 Pilgrimage Tour. A wonderful tradition since 1949, this two day event includes tours of 19 private homes and plantations representing three centuries of life on North Carolina’s Albemarle Sound. Edenton, NC – The flowers are budding and beginning to...

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NCEast Alliance State of the Region

NCEast Alliance State of the Region

The NCEast Alliance’s State of the Region will take place on Thursday, March 30th, 2017 at the Greenville Hilton Hotel with opening remarks beginning at 9:00 a.m. Registration and networking will begin at 8:30 a.m. The NCEast Alliance’s State of the Region will take place on Thursday, March 30th, 2017 at the Greenville Hilton Hotel...

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Teaching fellows program proposal to target STEM and special education teachers

Teaching fellows program proposal to target STEM and special education teachers

Sen. Chad Barefoot, R-Franklin, and Rep. Craig Horn, R-Union, announced a bill on Thursday that would create a teaching fellows program for future STEM and special education teachers (video below). The forgivable loan program would offer up to $8,250 to students who promise to teach within North Carolina’s public schools in science, technology, engineering, math,...

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ECU selects new vice chancellor of research, economic development and engagement

ECU selects new vice chancellor of research, economic development and engagement

East Carolina University has selected Dr. Jay Golden as vice chancellor of research, economic development and engagement. His appointment, effective June 30, was approved by the Board of Trustees during a special meeting today. GREENVILLE, N.C. (3/08/17) — East Carolina University has selected Dr. Jay Golden as vice chancellor of research, economic development and engagement....

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STEM East Hosts FRC East’s FAB LAB

STEM East Hosts FRC East’s FAB LAB

The STEM East Network recently hosted Fleet Readiness Center East (FRC East) to introduce its new mobile fabrication lab otherwise known as the FAB LAB to a group of educators in the region. FRC East is one of the first sites to receive a FAB LAB which is part of a larger effort within the...

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North Carolina’s First Wind Farm Now Fully Operational

North Carolina’s First Wind Farm Now Fully Operational

Spanning farm fields in Pasquotank and Perquimans counties, the Amazon Wind Farm US East, powered by Avangrid Renewables at Desert Wind, is now the first commercial-scale wind farm in North Carolina and one of the first in the southeastern United States. The facility reached full commercial operation this month and began delivering power in December...

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Wilson County approves $14M Bridgestone incentive package

Wilson County approves $14M Bridgestone incentive package

Wilson County commissioners unanimously approved an incentive package Monday to support Bridgestone’s multimillion-dollar plant expansion. By Olivia Neeley Times Staff Writer   Wilson County commissioners unanimously approved an incentive package Monday to support Bridgestone’s multimillion-dollar plant expansion. Bridgestone will receive $14 million in economic incentives from the county over the next decade.  In January, company officials announced...

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