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February 06, 2010

Boy Scout food drive successful despite late start
Boy Scout food drive successful despite late start

    There was a lot of scouts honor in eastern Carolina as they came out on Saturday to tackle hunger in the state.

127th Episcopal Diocese Convention in New Bern
127th Episcopal Diocese Convention in New Bern

Director, film maker & author Katrina Browne serves as guest speaker


February 05, 2010

Calling all performers: Help raise money for Haiti at open mic night
Calling all performers: Help raise money for Haiti at open mic night

If you’re out of cash, but you’ve still got talent, you can help raise money for earthquake victims in Haiti.


January 29, 2010

“Friendship Adventure” an interactive lesson from a man with big red shoes
“Friendship Adventure” an interactive lesson from a man with big red shoes

WASHINGTON, N.C. - Some kids are getting an interactive lesson on friendship from a man with big red shoes.


January 25, 2010

Hurricane Floyd recovery pays dividends to Haitian survivors today
Hurricane Floyd recovery pays dividends to Haitian survivors today

KINSTON, N.C. - The recovery from Hurricane Floyd ten years ago is paying dividends today, for the people of Haiti.


January 23, 2010

Playing basketball to raise money for Haiti relief efforts
Playing basketball to raise money for Haiti relief efforts

    People across the country and the world are doing what they can to provide some hope for Haiti.

Chili cook-off gets donations for American Red Cross
Chili cook-off gets donations for American Red Cross

    People sacrificed a little heartburn to show they have a big heart as well.


January 21, 2010

Annual Pitt Co. Firefighter’s Association Ladies Night
Annual Pitt Co. Firefighter’s Association Ladies Night

Highlighting wives of first responders


January 20, 2010

Pitt County wants to celebrate your history
Pitt County wants to celebrate your history

Has your family or business has been in Pitt County for generations? If so, county officials want to hear from you.

ECU students come together at Wright Plaza blood drive
ECU students come together at Wright Plaza blood drive

It only takes a few minutes of your time, but giving blood can give someone else more time to live.


January 19, 2010

Greenville apartment complexes battle over blood - for a good cause
Greenville apartment complexes battle over blood - for a good cause

It’s a battle over blood and it’s all for a good cause.

Heal the World: ECU sophomore launches “Pirates For Haiti” campaign on Facebook
Heal the World: ECU sophomore launches “Pirates For Haiti” campaign on Facebook

Students at East Carolina are lending a hand for those in Haiti.


January 18, 2010

A March To Remember MLK
A March To Remember MLK

A candlelight vigil and march through campus highlight a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the E.C.U. campus.

ECU pauses to remember King and his dream
ECU pauses to remember King and his dream

It was a day to remember a giant as the country paused to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Students Volunteer to Honor Dr. King’s Memory
Students Volunteer to Honor Dr. King’s Memory

These ECU students spent time at the Humane Society helping out with the animals.

ECU Students Plan Relief Efforts for Haiti Earthquake Victims

Relief is coming from all quarters; even students at East Carolina are getting involved.

Boys & Girls Club honor King at Gate Community Center in Kinston
Boys & Girls Club honor King at Gate Community Center in Kinston

At the Gate Community Center in Kinston, the Boys and Girls Club of Lenoir County honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this morning.

Obama joins honors for slain civil rights leader
Obama joins honors for slain civil rights leader

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is honoring the Martin Luther King Jr.‘s legacy of service to others by serving meals to the needy.

ECU students remember Martin Luther King Jr.
ECU students remember Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations will take place all across the east today.

Obama cites value of volunteerism
Obama cites value of volunteerism

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama has made it a point since taking office to draw attention to community service and bolstering national service programs.


January 17, 2010

Area churches do what they can to help Haitian survivors
Area churches do what they can to help Haitian survivors

    An area church in the east is asking it’s congregation to do their part to help people suffering in Haiti.


January 16, 2010

Prayer vigils for Haiti are taking place across the country
Prayer vigils for Haiti are taking place across the country

    Prayer vigils are taking place across the United States as another show of support for earthquake survivors and their families.


January 14, 2010

People in the east mobilizing to help military in Haitian relief efforts
People in the east mobilizing to help military in Haitian relief efforts

In the east, people are digging deep to help members of the military in the relief efforts.


January 12, 2010

Piece of History Given Back to Kinston

Today the first battlefield of Kinston Park grew by six acres, with the donation of land that once housed a tobacco sales warehouse.

Red Cross Carolinas issues urgent need for blood
Red Cross Carolinas issues urgent need for blood

The Red Cross is in need of blood donations.


January 08, 2010

Drug benefit expanded to 1 million more seniors
Drug benefit expanded to 1 million more seniors

WASHINGTON (AP) - Who better to talk up a new “twist” in the Medicare program than 60s singer Chubby Checker.


January 04, 2010

Cold Spell: Shelters facing mounting troubles; need non-perishable foods, clothes and blankets
Cold Spell: Shelters facing mounting troubles; need non-perishable foods, clothes and blankets

Organizations that help the homeless during a cold spell like this are having troubles of their own.


December 30, 2009

Goodwill says it’s not too late for “clean closet sweep,“ make extra cash
Goodwill says it’s not too late for “clean closet sweep,“ make extra cash

It’s not too late to do a “clean closet sweep” and maybe make some extra cash in the process.

Interview: Red Cross talks about Wednesday blood drive, how you can help
Interview: Red Cross talks about Wednesday blood drive, how you can help

It’s a gift you can give that doesn’t cost you a dime, donating blood.


December 29, 2009

Race is on to make last minute donations, get tax deductions
Race is on to make last minute donations, get tax deductions

With 2009 dwindling to the end, the race is on to make those last minute donations as well as getting those tax deductions.

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