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Treatment time for young patients brightened

Doctor visits aren’t always fun for young patients with cancer and blood diseases, but those at East Carolina University have something to help them smile thanks to the work and generosity of an academic honor society.

  • PCC seeking entries for fine arts show

    WINTERVILLE — Pitt Community College is seeking entries for a fine arts exhibition scheduled to begin later this month.

  • 4-H inducts officers, presents awards

    Pitt County 4-H recently held its annual achievement night at the Agricultural Center. Jimmy Garris and Marian McLawhorn attended along with 12 4-H clubs.

  • Reception honors new principal

    A reception recently was held for John Donohue, principal of John Paul II High School, and his wife to welcome them to Greenville and the school. Dr. and Mrs.

  • PCC Notes: Scholarship Roundup set

    WINTERVILLE — The Pitt Community College Foundation will hold its annual Scholarship Roundup next month to raise money for student scholarships and educational activities.

  • Women’s League donates

Feb. 22 Community News

TodayPCC alumni eventThe Pitt Community College Alumni Association will host Coffee and Conversation from 7-9 a.m. at Da-Nite Grill in Bethel.

  • Feb. 21 Community News

    TodaySeniors club to meetThe Winterville Senior Citizens Club will meet at 12:30 p.m. in the Community Room.

  • Feb. 20 Community News

    TodayLatino discussionAMEXCAN will hold its Latino Leadership Roundtable Discussion from 9-10:30 a.m. at the East Carolina Heart Institute, Conference Room B, 115 Heart Drive.

  • Feb. 19 Community news

    TodayNAACP meeting, celebrationThe Pitt County Branch of the NAACP will hold a Black History Month and 103rd NAACP Birthday Celebration during its mass meeting at 6 p.m. at York Memorial AME Zion Church.

  • Feb. 18 Community news

    TodayRuritan Club bingoThe Winterville Ruritan Club will hold bingo games from 7-9 p.m. at the club. Call 321-6700 for more information.

  • Feb. 17 Community News

    TodayPancake supper fundraiserWilliam Pitt Lodge No. 734 will host an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage supper from 5-8 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge.

Speller: Events honor black women

Since its inception in 1926, Negro History Week and Black History Month have been celebrated around a theme.The first theme was rather broad, The Negro in History.

  • Speller: 'Heroes' are people we know

    Most of us can name people who have made a real difference in our lives, either directly or through their example.

  • Speller: King Day events coming up

    My son turned 10 last week, and one of the “Happy Birthday” renditions sung to him was the chorus to the tune by Stevie Wonder written to show support for the Martin Luther King Day federal holiday.

  • Speller: Mom's love reaches far

    I worked Thanksgiving Day, but I still enjoyed the traditional holiday meal with all the fixings — four days later.

  • Speller: Universities offer studying boost

    When I was in college, studying for an exam was as much about atmosphere as it was aptitude.

  • Speller: Get your holiday information

    As the holidays and a new year approach, it’s an ideal time to submit items to be published in the Community column.