Greenville Council names interim city manager

By The Daily Reflector | February 9, 2012 - 10:41pm

The Greenville City Council voted at its Thursday session to hire an interm city manager to fill the void left by its retiring chief of staff.

Apartment manager was shot

February 9, 2012 - 4:35pm

A man found dead at a Greenville apartment complex in November had been shot several times, police announced Thursday, and his family is offering a reward in the case.

Child porn charges filed

By Kristin Zachary | February 9, 2012 - 1:35pm

Pitt County sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday arrested a Greenville man on multiple child pornography charges.

Science center sees progress

By Michael Abramowitz | February 9, 2012 - 4:00am

An organization promoting science and technology in Greenville and eastern North Carolina edged closer this week to moving from its temporary headquarters to a permanent facility housing exhibits and hands-on projects.

Keep it short: Council sets time limit

By Michael Abramowitz | February 9, 2012 - 3:55am

People speaking at Greenville City Council meetings — including council members — will have to keep their talks brief, according to new rules, some that will take effect at tonight’s meeting at 7 in council chambers.

School board seeks applicants for Seat 1A

By Jackie Drake | February 9, 2012 - 3:55am

The Pitt County Board of Education is accepting applications to fill a seat left vacant by the death of one of its members, district officials announced Wednesday.

Update: Murder cases continued

February 9, 2012 - 3:55am

Cases against a former ECU student charged with killing a U.S. Army paratrooper and the driver in a wreck that killed one person and injured three were continued to later dates in Superior Court today.

Jones uses phone to find district's tone

By Ginger Livingston | February 9, 2012 - 3:50am

A Pitt County congressman is using old technology to pursue a new way of communicating with his constituents. U.S. Rep.

Description of robbery suspects released

February 9, 2012 - 3:50am

Greenville police on Wednesday released more information and provided descriptions of two suspects in the a robbery of a homeless man.

Cocaine dealer sentenced to 11 years

February 9, 2012 - 3:50am

A convicted drug dealer this week was sentenced to 11 years in prison on charges of conspiring to distribute cocaine and marijuana in Pitt County.

Feb. 9 Bless Your Heart

February 9, 2012 - 3:45am

Bless the hearts of the Greenville motorcycle cops. I just saw one on Greenville Boulevard, and I said a prayer for him.

Feb. 9 Community News

February 9, 2012 - 3:45am

TodayValentine’s Day sale The East Carolina University School of Art and Design students will hold their annual Valentine’s Day sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Friday in the Jenkins Fine Art Building.

Crime: Armed robbery investigated

February 9, 2012 - 3:45am

Police are investigating a report of an armed robbery Tuesday night near the Greenville Convention Center.

Tigers smother Pirates

By Tony Castleberry | February 9, 2012 - 3:35am

With its offense clicking and its defense locked in, Memphis made sure it wouldn’t leave Greenville with a loss this season.

ECU left out of latest Big East move

February 9, 2012 - 3:30am

East Carolina has been left out of the latest round of Big East Conference expansion after Memphis accepted a bid to the league on Wednesday.

Locals prep for state meet

By Ronnie Woodward | February 9, 2012 - 3:25am

Pitt County will be well represented during the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Swimming and Diving Championships this week.

Former ECU track coach reflects on career

By Nathan Summers | February 9, 2012 - 3:25am

Bill Carson earned many major distinctions in his 40 years as East Carolina’s track and field coach, but very likely at or near the top is the fact he did it his way, even when it landed him on the highway.

Editorial: Working together good idea

February 9, 2012 - 3:15am

As it began the process of naming a replacement for board member Matthew Ward, the Pitt County Board of Education this week has perhaps taken a needed step away from politics as usual ­— though at the expense of long-standing procedure.

Letter: Library not just a 'buggy whip'

February 9, 2012 - 3:10am

As a member of the Sheppard Memorial Library Board of Trustees I would like to respond to the Feb. 5 Bless Your Heart comment which says the public library system is becoming less relevant and compares it to a buggy whip.

Letter: Toss politicians for suppression

February 9, 2012 - 3:10am

To try to stop folks from voting is just plain anti-American.

Family input helps detect dementia earlier

By Lauran Neergaard | February 9, 2012 - 3:01am

WASHINGTON — Alexis McKenzie’s mother had mild dementia, but things sounded OK when she phoned home: Dad was with her, finishing his wife’s sentences as they talked about puttering through the day and a drive to the store.

Big beverages often derail dieting efforts

By Marjie Gilliam | February 9, 2012 - 3:00am

DAYTON, Ohio — When it comes to counting calories, it is just as important to watch what you drink as what you eat.

Memphis joins Big East

By Ralph D. Russo | February 8, 2012 - 1:24pm

The Big East said today the Memphis Tigers officially accepted an invitation to be part of the conference's next incarnation in 2013.

ECU golfer named to Hogan watch list

By ECU Sports Information | February 8, 2012 - 12:39pm

East Carolina University senior Harold Varner was one of 28 collegiate men's golfers named to the watch list for the 2012 Ben Hogan Award.

Update: More info on robbery

February 8, 2012 - 9:45am

Greenville police on Wednesday released more information and provided descriptions of two suspects in the robbery of a homeless man.