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The Ohio High School Athletic Association regional tournaments take place this week, with the champions advancing to next week’s state semifinals.

ECU graduates celebrate their big day during spring commencement. | Photo: Cliff Hollis     For the first time in too many months, cheers of "PURPLE!" and "GOLD!" rang through Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Friday as East Carolina University celebrated the accomplishments of more than 4,200 graduates during a series of spring commencement ceremonies.     In his first commencement as chancellor, Dr. Philip Rogers welcomed students from the Class of 2021 as well as the Class of 2020, whose graduat...