Plymouth’s Stokes has big college ambitions Jul 12, 2007
The former Plymouth High School standout, who is a three-time Washington Daily News Female Basketball Player of the Year, will continue her academic and athletic career at Elizabeth City State University. Stokes is looking to make a name for herself in the collegiate ranks immediately. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Education Briefs Jul 10, 2007
Smith, a 2002 graduate of South Robeson High, plans to attend Elizabeth City State University. For information about the scholarships, call Chris Oxendine or Vivian Adams at the Robeson County Veterans Service Office at 671-3071. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
College Student Shot On North Carolina Campus Jun 27, 2007
An Elizabeth City State University basketball player is in the hospital recovering from three gun shot wounds. Police say a teenager shot him while on campus in a parking lot outside a dorm. (WTKR.com, VA)
»Annual Feast and Fun Day honors Everett, students Jun 24, 2007
Lovon died in a drowning accident in 1996, just a day before he was to leave for Elizabeth City State University where he had received a full athletic scholarship. Lovon's mother Sarah Everett said he wanted to be a pediatrician and loved to make people laugh. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Williams Invited To NCAA Coaches Academy Jun 21, 2007
Marcus White, defensive coordinator, Elizabeth City State University. secondary coach, University of Washington. (Gohuskies.com)
Spangler Foundation giving $27M to UNC System May 12, 2007
The others include Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, North Carolina A&T State University, the North Carolina School of the Arts, UNC-Asheville, UNC-Pembroke, Western Carolina University and Winston-Salem State University. Extra. (Triangle Business Journal)
UNC governors appoint ECSU chancellor while at ECU Mar 16, 2007
Elizabeth City State University Chancellor Willie Gilchrist is an interim no more ... "Who is the best leader for this university? And for Elizabeth City State University, it was Willie Gilchrist.". (The Daily Reflector)
Elizabeth City St. 63, Virginia Union 60 Mar 4, 2007
That's how long it had been since Elizabeth City State University last won the CIAA Men's Basketball Tournament. But the drought ended on Saturday at Bobcats Arena as C.J. Pigford scored 23 points and tournament MVP Anthony Hilliard added 21 to lead the Vikings to a 63-60 victory over top-seeded Virginia Union. (The Daily Reflector)
Four men sentenced in 2004 shooting death Feb 27, 2007
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. Four men have been sentenced to prison for their parts in the shooting death of an Elizabeth City State University student nearly three years ago. Tornando Laron Simpson was sentenced to a minimum of 11 years in prison. (FOX Carolina, SC)
Ella Fitzgerald Stamp To Be Dedicated At ECSU Feb. 15 Feb 8, 2007
ELIZABETH CITY, NC The late, great jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald, often dubbed the First Lady of Song, will be the subject of a passionate tribute at Elizabeth City State University when the new commemorative postage stamp bearing her likeness will be dedicated there on Thursday, February 15, beginning at 10:30 a.m.. The event will be held at the K.E. White Building, 1704 Weeksville Road. (WTKR.com, VA)
Johnson, Sasnett share the team-lead in rebounds for Meredith Feb 7, 2007
J.J. House (Williamston) and the Elizabeth City State University Vikings open play Feb. 23 at home against Columbia Union. oas:cumberlink. (Washington Daily News, NC)
More of this story Jan 16, 2007
Elizabeth City Interim Elizabeth City State University Chancellor Dr. Willie Gilchrist sprung into action upon learning the annual King/Witherspoon Basketball Classic was not scheduled for the Martin Luther King Jr., holiday weekend. He immediately called Dr. Jimmy Jenkins, president of Livingstone College. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Coffield shining for Trojans Jan 9, 2007
Among former area athletes preparing for the spring baseball season are J.J. House (Williamston High School) at Elizabeth City State University, Ronald Phelps (Plymouth High School) at North Carolina Aersity, Brant West (Plymouth High School) at Davidson College, Aaron Mobley (Washington High School) at Pitt Community College, Jacob Bowen (Plymouth High School) at Claflin, Dennis Butts (Washington High School) at Craven Community College, Alan Swain (Washington High School) at Craven Community... (Washington Daily News, NC)