‘The Jungle Book’ packs them in at the Turnage Oct 26, 2008
The performance featured a cast of student performers from East Carolina University and was directed by ECU professor and Washington resident Patch Clark. Area children and their families filled the Turnage for the show, which was based on the classic tale by Rudyard Kipling. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Women's Golf Finishes Third After First Round Oct 25, 2008
Five are tied for third with a 74: Kelsey Lindenschmidt of Northwestern University, Amber Littman of East Carolina University, Emily Street of North Carolina State, and Andrea Watts and Evan Jensen both of the University of Florida. Play will continue through Sunday at the Country Club of Landfall. (Tarheelblue.com)
In N.C., economic worry hangs like cloud over election Oct 25, 2008
I took a walk on Greenville's South Evans Street in the trendy Uptown section near East Carolina University to see what voters were saying about the economy and the election. Even in Greenville, a university town with a large medical center to buffer economic ups and downs, almost everybody had a personal story about the slowdown. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Rain won’t clear out Smoke on the Water Oct 24, 2008
In past years, Tomasulo has seen cooking areas strewn with Halloween decorations and East Carolina University gear, among others. You can see all the cookers set up, said Tomasulo. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Koebke challenges Jorgensen in 37th Oct 24, 2008
Koebke is a graduate of Fort Atkinson High School who has a bachelor of science degree in political science from the Univer-sity of Wisconsin-Whitewater, master of arts in education from East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C., master of science in strategic intelligence, Defense Intelligence College. He is a retired Marine colonel with active duty from 1974 to 2001. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Art league to hold second annual Studio tour Oct 23, 2008
Vernon-White said that she always knew art was her calling, choosing to attend East Carolina University to major in the subject. "Mostly I do print making but I do some painting and I have been branching out making shadow boxes," Vernon-White said. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Union issue shakes up race Oct 23, 2008
Party: Democrat Age: 51 Occupation: Banking consultant City: Satellite Beach Years in Brevard: 23 Education: Bachelor of Science, business administration, East Carolina University 1981; post-graduate studies, computer science, Pitt College 1983; post-graduate studies, secondary education teaching certification, Rollins College, 1992; Brevard County Citizens Academy 2008 Political experience: East Carolina University Student Government Association Honor Board, two terms; ECU Student Union, one... (Florida Today)
SAC honors former Indian Land standout McIlwain Oct 23, 2008
8226; N.C. STATE: Sisters Angelina and Tia Blackmon, former Fort Mill High cross country standouts, turned in strong efforts in the recent East Carolina University Invitational. Angelina Blackmon, a recent NCSU graduate and running unattached, finished second in the event with a time of 17:17. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Williams’ legal troubles continue Oct 23, 2008
"Any charge filed against an ECU football player is something that we take very seriously, but since this is a legal matter, any further comment on our part would be inappropriate at this point."Our basic expectation for every member of our program has always been that they must earn the right to represent East Carolina University on the football field every week and that they will be held accountable for their actions on and off the field, Holtz added. Any player charged with a crime will not... (Washington Daily News, NC)
ECU's Williams faces misdemeanor Oct 22, 2008
"While not talking about the nature of the charge, Holtz, in his statement, added:"Our basic expectation for every member of our program has always been that they must earn the right to represent East Carolina University on the football field every week and that they will be held accountable for their actions on and off the field. Any player charged with a crime will not represent ECU in any manner until cleared to do so by university and athletic department administrators. (News & Observer -- Sports)
ECU’s Williams arrested Oct 22, 2008
Our basic expectation for every member of our program has always been that they must earn the right to represent East Carolina University on the football field every week and that they will be held accountable for their actions on and off the field, Holtz said. Any player charged with a crime will not represent ECU in any manner until cleared to do so by university and athletic department administrators. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Hurricanes Take Third at Lady Pirate Intercollegiate Oct 22, 2008
The University of Miami women s golf team finished third at the 2008 Lady Pirate Intercollegiate hosted by East Carolina University at the Greenville Country Club Tuesday. Georgia State and East Carolina finished ahead of the Hurricanes, who picked up their first top-three finish since the 2006-07 season. (Hurricanesports.com)
Cool economy to cut heat bills Oct 22, 2008
"It's going to stretch your dollar a whole lot more," said Randy Parker, a professor of economics at East Carolina University. The extent and duration of the relief is hard to predict in a volatile energy sector. (News & Observer)
FAU Women's Basketball Begins Practice Oct 22, 2008
FAU will travel to Nassau, Bahamas for the Sunsplash Shootout against Mercer University on Thursday, December 18, and East Carolina University on Saturday, December 20. These games are in preparation for an always competitive Sun Belt Conference-slate which includes games against defending champion Western Kentucky University and Women's National Invitation Tournament teams Middle Tennessee State University and the University of Arkansas-Little Rock. (Fausports.com)
BASKETBALL: ECU leaning on young guys to step up Oct 21, 2008
But the area the Pirates really feel they improved on this season is team fellowship, as chemistry was the buzz word of the day inside the Murphy Center at East Carolina University. The biggest difference (between this year and last year), and I think the team will echo this, so far is just chemistry, McCarthy said. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Guilford gets $100k scholarship donation Oct 21, 2008
Baldwin was a member of the Society of Friends and director of the East Carolina University Folklore Archive. She had more than 40 publications in national and international journals, anthologies and encyclopedias. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
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POCATELLO Former Idaho State University Mass Communication Department Chairman Bill Loving has taken a new position teaching First Amendment and media law classes at East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C.. Loving, who came to ISU from the University of Oklahoma in July 2002 as the founding chairman of the department, was demoted as chairman this summer. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Northside seniors recognized for saving swimmer Oct 20, 2008
After high school, he plans to attend East Carolina University and study criminal justice ... Woolard hopes to attend East Carolina University or Campbell University with a goal of becoming a pharmacist. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Women's Golf Fifth at Lady Pirate Intercollegiate Oct 20, 2008
GREENVILLE, N.C. Sophomore and freshman each shot a three-over par 74 as the University of Miami women s golf team sits in fifth place after day one at the 2008 Lady Pirate Intercollegiate hosted by East Carolina University at the Greenville Country Club. Georgia State, East Carolina, Nebraska and Georgetown are ahead of the Hurricanes. (Hurricanesports.com)
Rivals can't stay away Oct 18, 2008
Carmine Scavo, a political scientist at East Carolina University, has seen newcomers drawn to Greenville for medical and other jobs. They're not like the region's more conservative Democrats who consistently voted for Republicans such the late Sen. (News & Observer)
Report picks apart NCCU program Oct 17, 2008
NCCU has partnered with East Carolina University to create a program for 39 students whose college educations were interrupted when the program was abruptly shut down earlier this year. They would be able to complete their course work. (News & Observer)
College notes: Tate's surgery goes well Oct 16, 2008
MISCELLANEOUSECU'S HOLLAND GETS RAISE: The East Carolina University Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved an amendment to athletic director Terry Holland's contract to increase his salary by $32,400 to $356,400 a year. The board, citing Holland's leadership and success, made the increase retroactive to Jan. 1, 2008, but specified that he would not be eligible for another raise until 2010. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Entertainment, food featured at festival Oct 16, 2008
Patch Clark, a Washington resident, is bringing East Carolina University s Storybook Theatre to downtown for a performance the morning of Oct. 25. Clark is coordinator of the theater-education program at ECU s School of Theatre and Dance. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Lohman winning bout with cancer Oct 15, 2008
Though Lohman Jr. had Stage 2B Hodgkins, which means he had cancer in more than one lymph node, doctors at East Carolina University Medical Center believed that they had caught the disease fairly early. The only bad news, Lohman Jr. would have to endure six months of chemotherapy. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Along N.C. highway, sagging economy meets politics Oct 12, 2008
The whole world is suffering now," Roebuck said. In many ways, the communities along Pitt Countys main north-south highway reflect the rest of North Carolina -- a dichotomy between the old farming economy and the new industries stemming from technology and higher education. Whether business is down, milk costs more or the banks wont offer loans, the effect for residents around here is the same: They have less money. Strung along N.C. 11 are small towns with empty storefronts, trailer parks... (Anchorage Daily News)
JIM DODSON: Mourning Lost Friends Oct 11, 2008
Not long ago, she donated more than 1,000 books on humor to East Carolina University. What a lovely gift. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Valley events Oct 8, 2008
Hobgood Clinic The Hobgood Clinic, a free diabetes testing and education center run by medical students at East Carolina University, meets at 8:30 a.m., the first and second Saturday of every month, at the Thomas Shields Community Center in Hobgood. Visitors can have their body mass index, blood pressure and blood glucose levels checked, free of charge. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Disaster Recovery and Continuity for the Database Administrator Oct 4, 2008
He received his graduate certificate in Storage Area Networks from Regis University and he will be completing his MS in Technology Systems from East Carolina University in 2008. Article courtesy of. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
University Gives EMC an A for Storage Oct 3, 2008
Five years ago, East Carolina University realized it had a data problem. "We were at a point where we couldn't plug another server into our sever room," recalled Brent Zimmer, ECU's systems specialist. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Recruit Game Schedule Oct 3, 2008
Hargrave Military Academy @ East Carolina University JV. Player(s) to Watch: (QB/RB), (DE), (OT), (FS), (QB), (MLB). (InsideCarolina.com)
Political charges dominate auditor race Oct 3, 2008
EDUCATION: Accounting degree, East Carolina University, 1984. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Certified public accountant; worked in office of N.C. state auditor, 1996-2007; teaches professional courses for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the N.C. Association of Certified Public Accountants. (News & Observer)
Area students enjoy ‘Maritime Education Days’ Sep 25, 2008
New to this year s event are Sea Tow Pamlico Sound which is offering safety tips on jet skis, tubes and wake boards and the RENCI ROVER educational outreach program at East Carolina University. The latter, in part, allows students to study emergency response technology and plan for a hurricane. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Rocky Hock Playhouse moving to Washington Sep 22, 2008
Because it will be close to East Carolina University and its theater department, the theater should find it easier to recruit local actors, Emmerich said. It will open up some new territory for us, he said. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Bladen County Farm Bureau Womens Committee member Freda White along with Becky Spearman, Bladen County extension agent, and Bladen County Extension Director Dalton Dockery, addressed the commissioners regarding the countys Ag Em Up Day plans. The commissioners were presented with bags containing products grown in Bladen. ERINSMITH/Bladen Journal Sep 19, 2008
ELIZABETHTOWN The Bladen County Commissioners met on Monday and heard from Parks and Recreation Director Grant Pait and Dr. Bob Wendling of East Carolina University in Greenville about the creation of a master plan for recreation for the county. The reason the idea for a master plan came about is we have applied for a PARTF grant, said Pait. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)
East Carolina adjusts police force after complaints Sep 11, 2008
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- East Carolina University police chief says the school will use only local officers after complaints of excessive force after fans charged the field to celebrate the Pirates' upset of West Virginia. Scott Shelton said the department had completed an initial inquiry and identified police officers and sheriff's deputies from various agencies shown in video clips of incidents after the game. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Former state senator dies Sep 11, 2008
He worked behind the scenes for East Carolina University, for agriculture, for hunting and fishing laws, and for roads. There is a bridge on N.C. 11 over the Roanoke River named for him. (News & Observer)
Let them celebrate Sep 10, 2008
At least one college football player and East Carolina University football fans were in the news this past weekend for celebrations on the field. ECU police officials are investigating reports that police officers used excessive force as ECU fans, mostly students, stormed the football field after the Pirates thrased West Virginia 24-3. (Washington Daily News, NC)
East Carolina investigating fan, police confrontation after game Sep 9, 2008
By Andy Gardiner, USA TODAY GREENVILLE, N.C. As East Carolina University investigates allegations that police officers used excessive force with fans Saturday following the Pirates' upset of West Virginia, university police chief Scott Shelton said Monday that poor communication between law enforcement agencies might have contributed to the incidents. "We have five other jurisdictions who assist us at football games, and we will have a reassessment of what jurisdictions we use (in the future),"... (USA Today -- Sports)
Former Hamlet resident to be awarded top state honor (6) Sep 9, 2008
Rice received his undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work, with a specialty in family services, from East Carolina University and the University of NC in Chapel Hill, respectively. He was a social worker for the Baptist Children s Homes of North Carolina before joining Caswell Developmental Center in 1982 as a Social Work Supervisor. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Pirates fans say police too forceful Sep 9, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press GREENVILLE - Police officials at East Carolina University are investigating reports that officers used excessive force as fans stormed the football field after a Pirates victory. Witnesses described police hitting fans and throwing some to the ground after the Pirates beat West Virginia on Saturday, The Daily Reflector of Greenville reported Monday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Use of excessive force at ECU football game ‘sickening’ Sep 9, 2008
The excessive use of force by police officers and deputies following East Carolina University s victory over West Virginia University at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Saturday evening was sickening in nature, said ECU Police Chief Scott Shelton ... Other jurisdictions have other problems and are not familiar with the problems we have here at East Carolina University at large events. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Indian Wood — historical fiction about The Lost Colony Sep 8, 2008
Folsom memorializes the late Herbert Paschal, a long-time history professor at East Carolina University with ties to Washington, by dedicating Indian Wood to Paschal ... Folsom was born in Fayetteville, has undergraduate and graduate degrees from East Carolina University and served in the Army. (Washington Daily News, NC)
WVU-ECU game on despite storm threat (Yesterday) Sep 7, 2008
East Carolina University officials announced this morning that they plan to play their home football date with eighth-ranked West Virginia at 4:30 p.m. as scheduled, despite the possibility of the back end of Tropical Storm Hanna still passing through central and eastern North Carolina. Because of the likelihood of possible wind gusts remaining in the wake of Tropical Storm Hanna, officials said in the announcement, they will continue to enforce parking changes revealed late Thursday and a... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Blue Devils young, quick Sep 7, 2008
He has also committed to East Carolina University. Donovan Hannah, at 6-0, 185 pounds, is also a returning senior letter winner and will start at middle inside linebacker and at the other offensive guard position, giving City a fine central line corps. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Leigh new Huskies principal Sep 5, 2008
He moved on from there and got his master's degree at East Carolina University and his advanced studies degree at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. He currently is working on receiving his doctorate level degree from Virginia Tech. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
The celebration of sculpture Sep 5, 2008
It will be up to Ebendorf, a leader in the studio jewelry movement and the Carol Grotnes Belk distinguished professor, Endowed Chair at East Carolina University, to decide the winners as the judge of this year's competition. For the past 25 years, Ebendorf has been re-employing existing materials by devising ingenious uses for what has heretofore been discarded, discovering ways to make new materials from the used. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Three to participate in 37th Assembly District primary Sep 3, 2008
A 1974 political science graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, the Republican candidate holds a master of arts in education from East Carolina University, Greenville, N.C. His military service is extensive and includes the first Gulf War. Koebke is married to the former Dianna Turman, a retired U.S. Navy Reserve Captain, who works for Nasco in Fort Atkinson. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
NAFTA bashing off the Democrats' agenda Aug 31, 2008
This is an issue that would play very, very well with a demographic he needs to pick up, said Peter Francia, who teaches labour and politics at East Carolina University. There are a lot of voters, particularly white, working-class voters, who are against NAFTA.. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Comedian Stephen Colbert's Animal M... Aug 29, 2008
Jason Bond, a past guest and a biologist at East Carolina University. When Bond revealed that he named another arachnid Myrmekiaophila neilyounga after a favorite singer Neil Young, Colbert demanded that a trapdoor spider be named after him. (Suite101.com)
Raycom gives football old college try again uptown Aug 29, 2008
Teams: East Carolina University vs. Virginia Tech University. Organizer: Raycom Sports. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
BB&Ts John Allison to retire as CEO on Dec. 31 Aug 28, 2008
He also holds honorary doctorates from East Carolina University, Mount Olive College, Clemson University and Marymount University ... He has served as chairman of numerous boards, including the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center, the N.C. Bankers Association and the East Carolina University Board of Visitors ... King earned his bachelor s and master s in business administration degrees from East Carolina University. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Raleigh native King to replace Allison as BB&T's CEO Aug 28, 2008
King, who earned his undergraduate and MBA degrees at East Carolina University, served as campaign chairman for the Wake County United Way during his time with BB&T in Raleigh. BB&T is the third largest bank in the Triangle by market share. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Holtz drops anchor in Greenville Aug 27, 2008
Specific details of the proposed six-year contract, which also includes a modified incentive and bonus structure, cannot be released until final approval by the East Carolina University Board of Trustees. Holtz became East Carolina's 19th head football coach in the school's history on Dec. 3, 2004 and quickly revived a program that had stumbled to just three wins in a 25-game period in two-plus seasons prior to his arrival. (East Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Comedian Dana Carvey To Be A Special Guest At "Controversies And Advances" Symposium For Heart Specialists Aug 27, 2008
" W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr., M.D., of East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine and president of the Society of . Topic: "American College of Cardiology and Society of Thoracic Surgeons: A Timely Collaboration. " Ann F. Bolger, M.D., University of California, San Francisco. Topic: "Endocarditis Prophylaxis: Current Standards and Remaining Controversies. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Knight, Hayes united in marriage (68) Aug 24, 2008
She earned a BA in elementary education in 2005 and a MAED in elementary education in 2006, both from East Carolina University ... He earned a BA in environmental health in 2006 from East Carolina University. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Can learning survive NCLB? Aug 24, 2008
D., both parent and educator, is an assistant professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, East Carolina University, and parent of an 11-year-old in a Beaufort County public school. Copyright The Washington Daily News unless otherwise noted. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Raiders open with state champs Aug 22, 2008
The 6-foot-1, 160-pound Price had a team-leading 33 receptions for 796 yards and six touchdowns and has verbally committed to East Carolina University. The concern for New Bern will be an inexperienced offensive line anchored by starting senior center Cameron Ray. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Study: Do blondes have more funds? Aug 22, 2008
In a fund-raising experiment, investigators sent 44 women, blondes and brunettes, door-to-door in Pitt County, North Carolina, asking for donations to the Center for Natural Hazards Mitigation Research at East Carolina University. A found that more attractive women garnered contributions that were 50% and 135% larger than the average donation to the fund. (USA Today -- Tech)
Richmond County teachers given pep talk Aug 21, 2008
Jordan her received her A.A. degree from Richmond Community College; B.S. from Appalachian State University; a masters in school administration from East Carolina University; superintendent s license from East Carolina University; and is currently enrolled in doctoral program at East Carolina University. She has taught pre-k, kindergarten and fifth grades during her 14 years as an educator. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Luncheon held for new teachers Aug 20, 2008
Lynn Patillo, also a 2004 graduate of BYHS, received the Prospective Teacher Scholarship her senior year of high school, graduated from East Carolina University in May and returned to Caswell as a new fourth-grade teacher at South Elementary. "I grew up in the Caswell County School system so I knew it would be a great place to work," Patillo said. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Commitments: Senior Season Schedules Aug 20, 2008
East Carolina University JV ... Hargrave Military AcademyCadets Linebacker 6'2" 208 lbs. Date Opponent Result/Time Aug. 29 @ US Naval Academy JV 2:00 PM Sep. 7 @ Averett University JV 2:00 PM Sep. 14 @ Emory & Henry University JV 3:30 PM Sep. 22 @ Robert Morris University JV 4:00 PM Sep. 28 Radford University 1:00 PM Oct. 2 @ East Carolina University JV TBA Oct. 5 @ Marshall University JV 2:00 PM Oct. 12 Averett University JV 2:00 PM Oct. 19 @ Radford University 2:00 PM Oct. 31 Fork Union (Va.)... (InsideCarolina.com)
United States' Wariner, Merritt go around again in 400 Aug 20, 2008
"Legacies on lineWhen Wariner was winning the Olympic title in Athens, Merritt was only months removed from his graduation at Woodrow Wilson High in Portsmouth, Va. While Wariner is asked about his legacy in the 400, Merritt reflects on his quick rise from world junior champion as a high school runner to professional after his freshman season at East Carolina University. Legacy questions often seem to irritate Wariner the way rivalry questions do Merritt, implying that he should be looking back... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
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POCATELLO Former Idaho State University Mass Communication Department Chairman Bill Loving has taken a new position teaching First Amendment and media law classes at East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C.. Loving, who came to ISU from the University of Oklahoma in July 2002 as the founding chairman of the department, was demoted as chairman this summer. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
International Cars Ltd welcomes new CEO Aug 19, 2008
He holds an MA Ed from East Carolina University and a BS from Ithaca College. International Cars is headquartered at Honda North in Danvers, MA. For more information contact Karen Pevenstein at 781-449-3244 or Kathryn Kain at 978-539-5010 or visit www. (Danvers Herald, MA)
NEWCOMERS, BEWARE! THE FRESHMAN 15 LURK Aug 19, 2008
Students often feel pressured to eat when their friends go out, especially late at night, said Courtney Rash, nutritionist coordinator at East Carolina University ... East Carolina University has had the service for about two years. (News & Observer)
