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Vidant Health Celebrates "Birthday" at Hospitals Across Eastern North Carolina
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:39:00 -0800
GREENVILLE, N.C., Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight hospitals in eastern Carolina marked the "birthday" of Vidant Health by unveiling new signs today.In late 2011, University Health Systems ...
Inaccurate Signs
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:14:29 -0800
There are several signs around town announcing free mammograms, and they are incorrect. The signs announce “free mammograms,” and give a number to call. The sign goes on to say: “Save your life or someone in your family’s life.” The Edgecombe County Health Department is listed at the bottom of the sign. A representative from the Edgecombe County Health Department stated that the signs are ...
Poverty tour of N.C. begins in Beaufort County
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:11:17 -0800
RALEIGH, N.C A two-day tour of poverty-stricken areas in northeastern North Carolina is getting underway with its first stop in Beaufort County. The "Truth and Hope Tour of Poverty in North Carolina" begins today with a stop in Washington. It moves then to Roper in Washington County and then to Elizabeth City State University in Pasquotank County.
Health Department expands diabetes program
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:49:01 -0800
With Edgecombe County citizens having the highest stroke mortality in North Carolina, the Edgecombe County Health Department (ECHD) Diabetes Education Health Program made an expansion to include stroke and heart disease, offered new classes and also took on a new name.
Family donates funds for H&R Block Scholarship
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:26:53 -0800
The family of Louise Proctor Kidwell recently made a contribution to Edgecombe Community College to support an H&R Block scholarship.
Webb hits a home run
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:12:03 -0800
On behalf of a driven SouthWest Edgecombe High School student, Taylor Webb, many local supporters gathered in October at Stocks Little League field in Tarboro to help reduce child hunger in Edgecombe County. This commendable effort has allowed the senior to organize a community service project deeply rooted in her community, network with individuals and ultimately exceed her initial goal of $500 ...
County's courts rank high
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:38:04 -0800
The state's Administrative Office of the Courts has ranked Johnston County criminal courts sixth in efficiency out of 44 North Carolina districts. That means criminal cases here are handled faster than in most other counties.
Poverty Tour Kicks Off In Eastern NC
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:45:07 -0800
NC NEWS A two-day tour of poverty-stricken areas in northeastern North Carolina is getting underway with its first stop in Beaufort County.
Poverty tour of NC begins in Beaufort County
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:20:57 -0800
A two-day tour of poverty-stricken areas in northeastern North Carolina is getting underway with its first stop in Beaufort County.
"Truth And Hope Tour Of Poverty In NC" Begins In Beaufort County
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:50:14 -0800
A two-day tour of poverty-stricken areas in northeastern North Carolina is getting underway Thursday with its first stop in Beaufort County.