He did so much for Florida Baptists Nov 25, 2008
Born in a small town in North Carolina, Mr. Richardson played college baseball at Mars Hill College and North Carolina State University before World War II, during which he served as a special investigator for the Army Intelligence Corps. He returned from the war to get a bachelor's in business administration and accounting from Stetson University, where he also earned a master's degree. (Florida Times-Union)
AME Zion Church elects first female Bishop Nov 12, 2008
Rev. Dr. Bonnie Hines holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Mars Hill College, Masters in Psychology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Master of Divinity, Interdenominational Theological Centre, Clinical Pastoral Counseling, Colgate Rochester School of Divinity, and Doctor of Ministry, Interdenominational Theological Center. Source:GNA. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
North Oconee's Pinkerton makes clutch kicks Oct 21, 2008
He was preceded as North Oconee's place-kicker by his older brother Michael (who competed in football, cross country, track, basketball, wrestling and soccer in high school and is now a freshman kicker at Mars Hill College in North Carolina) and he frequently works with Michael Dowis, who in addition to being an assistant principal at North Oconee also kicked for two national championship teams at Georgia Southern. "My brother kicked here for four years before me," said Pinkerton. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Soccer: Rapid City native gets foot in the door in Colorado Oct 21, 2008
After high school, Quinn played two years at NCAA Division II Mars Hill College in North Carolina. When the coach was fired he decided to move closer to home and is now taking classes at Colorado State University toward his forestry major while living in Fort. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Wilson adds to sack total in East Carolina’s win Oct 20, 2008
The Bears (3-5, 1-3 SAC) play host to Mars Hill College in a 7 p.m. contest on Saturday. Daniels has solid day. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Brothers carry on family tradition Sep 11, 2008
Michael graduated in May and is the starting kicker at Mars Hill College in Asheville, N.C., this season. However, his kicking legacy at North Oconee still lives on. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Game Preview: VT vs. Furman Sep 5, 2008
To their credit, the Paladins took care of their own business on opening weekend with a 62-14 walloping of Mars Hill College in front of 8,419 fans at Paladin Stadium. The crowd at Lane will be over eight times that size, and they'll all go home bitter if the Hokies don't serve up some red meat. (Virginia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
The best of the boys in 2007-08 Jun 8, 2008
NCHSAA CHAMPIONS: 4-AA: New Bern; 4-A: Wilmington Hoggard; 3-AA: Greensboro Dudley; 3-A: Western Alamance; 2-AA: Reidsville; 2-A: Lincolnton; 1-AA: Warsaw Kenan; 1-A: PlymouthNCISAA CHAMPIONS: 11-man Division I: Charlotte Latin; 11-man Division II: First Assembly; 8-man: Fayetteville TrinityREPORTED SIGNINGS: Brandon Allen (S. Johnston, Methodist University); Brett Allen (Wakefield, Western Carolina); Brandon Barnes (Bunn, N.C. State); Will Barnette (East Chapel Hill, Louisburg); Shawn Batters... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mars Hill graduates Jun 3, 2008
MARS HILL, N.C. -- Claudia Michelle Cala of Hamilton, N.J., and Maryanne Susan Brown of Roebling, N.J., were among the 140 graduates who received bachelor's degrees during spring commencement exercises held at Mars Hill College May 10 in Meares Stadium. Mars Hill College is a private, four-year institution affiliated with the Baptist State Convention in North Carolina. (NJ.com -- Times)
Jacks and Jills of all trades: Park rangers’ jobs range far and wide Mar 31, 2008
Sandra Fambrough came into the parks and recreation field via a master s degree in education from Mars Hill College, and her specialty is in conducting workshops and field projects for young naturalists, children aged 6 to 12. You have to be age-specific because the kids experience nature in a different way, Fambrough noted. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Cleared for takeoff Mar 19, 2008
Everything in this program is in order, except we have to be able to compete better and come up on the W side of the ledger, for my sanity more than anyone s because I ve never been in this position before, either as a player at Mars Hill College or as an assistant at East Tennessee, Illinois and Duke. But I think we re ready to go, with the people we have coming back and the people we re adding. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Men's Lacrosse Routs Mars Hill, 21-8 Mar 15, 2008
Mars Hill, NC - The Adelphi University men's lacrosse team took on Mars Hill College on Tuesday, March 11. The Panthers picked up a 21-8 win over the Lions at the Ammons Family Athletic Center and Meares Stadium. (Aupanthers.com)
Men's Lacrosse Falls to #3 Limestone, 17-5 Mar 9, 2008
Adelphi returns to action on March 11, when they take on Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, North Carolina at 1:00 pm. (Aupanthers.com)
Habich named head coach at Fuquay-Varina Feb 8, 2008
He played college football at Mars Hill College and graduated in 1999. He was an assistant coach in Florida high schools for six years before joining Coach Dave Riggs' staff at Fuquay in 2005. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Barnidge could be next to represent Broncos in NFL Dec 30, 2007
Mars Hill College: Adrian Hampshire, redshirt freshman offensive lineman, Clay and Chris Beal, freshman defensive tackle, Orange Park. Edward Waters College: Trent Stewart, junior running back, Middleburg. (Florida Times-Union)
Dons Take On The Cardinal, Beavers Nov 28, 2007
HEAD COACH: LaVonda Wagner / Mars Hill College `86 RECORD AT OSU: 29-35 / 4th Year CAREER RECORD: Same. CONFERENCE: Pac-10 2006-07 RECORD: 9-19, 4-14 in conference. (Usfdons.com)
NC Baptist State Convention votes to oust gay-friendly church Nov 16, 2007
The schools Campbell University in Buies Creek, Chowan University in Murfreesboro, Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, and Wingate University in Wingate will also gain freedom to pick trustees from other denominations and other states. The schools are increasingly attracting students without a background in the Baptist church, say supporters of the separation. (Dallas Voice)
Signing Day for two of West's best Nov 15, 2007
Reynolds will play Div. I basketball at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey, while Maloney will swim for Div. II Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, North Carolina. Reynolds, West's sharp-shooting point guard, is happy that she's now put her college decision behind her. (Corning Leader, NY)
State's Baptist empire shrinks Nov 12, 2007
The colleges are Campbell University in Buies Creek; Chowan University in Murfreesboro; Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs; Mars Hill College in Mars Hill; and Wingate University in Wingate. Wake Forest University and Meredith College split from the convention years ago. (News & Observer)
Flynn finishes up first year at Mars Hill College Nov 10, 2007
MARS HILL, N.C. - Former Niles standout Mehgan Flynn played in all 31 matches for the Mars Hill College Lions volleyball team this season. Flynn finished with 108 kills, four assists, 21 digs and 49 blocks. (Niles Star, MI)
Participating colleges Nov 5, 2007
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James H. Bray Jr. Sep 28, 2007
He attended Mars Hill College and served his beloved United States of America as both an enlisted soldier in the U.S. Army, in the Philippines, and a civilian for the Department of the Army for 37 years, residing in many states. He returned to his native North Carolina upon retirement, where he spent several happy years in Raleigh. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Former Wildcats hit big time Sep 21, 2007
Woerner is now a freshman tight end for the Mars Hill College Lions near Asheville, N.C. He offered some advice to aspiring players. "First, you've got to get noticed," Woerner said. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
New book chronicles Unicoi County through photos Aug 31, 2007
" A graduate of Mars Hill College and mother of two adult sons, March has been a freelance writer in the Asheville, N.C. area for the last 16 years. She has written for the Asheville Citizen-Times and a host of other newspapers and tourism magazines based in western North Carolina. But working on the book literally brought March home again. In October 2006, I made a preliminary visit to Erwin during the annual Apple Festival, March said. I was able to talk to people and discovered that the... (Erwin Record, TN)
Where N.C. colleges stand nationally Aug 17, 2007
Among Southern schools that focus only on undergraduate degrees, High Point University ranked 6th; Lenoir-Rhyne College, 13th; Catawba College, 16th; Winston-Salem State, 21st; Belmont Abbey College, 28th; Mars Hill College, 32nd; Elizabeth City State, 34th; Barton College, 41st, and Methodist University. 43rd. (News & Observer)
Heart of the Warriors Jul 8, 2007
Dula will play at Mars Hill College next season. Chris Paden (West Caldwell) Paden played all five positions for the Warriors this year, making him the most versatile Warrior. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Ohio School Fears Cuts Will Rewrite Its Success Story Jun 1, 2007
She has enrolled at Mars Hill College near Asheville, N.C., majoring in pre-med biology. Kasandra Maxwell, 18, will study engineering at the University of Dayton. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
2007 N.C. Sports Hall of Fame inductees May 17, 2007
His college coaching career started with N.C. State in 1967 as defensive backs coach and included a three-year stint as head coach at Tulsa and 10 seasons as head coach at Mars Hill College. Dee Hardison FootballHardison, a Newton Grove native, was the first UNC defensive player who was not a two-way performer to earn first team All-America honors. (News & Observer -- Sports)
UNCP, N.C. colleges reviews security measures Apr 21, 2007
here's nothing you can do to be fully prepared in this day in age, but we're trying to be as prepared as we can be, said Mike Thornhill, spokesman for Mars Hill College, a liberal arts school of about 1,000 full-time students near Asheville. Wake Forest University can shut down vehicle access to its campus, while East Carolina University can lock some campus buildings with the push of a button. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
Snow falls as cold temps hit North Carolina Apr 8, 2007
The cold also was responsible for cancellation of a Kinston Indians baseball game and snow forced cancellation of a baseball game at Mars Hill College in Madison County. . (Herald Sun)
God's man on the go Mar 30, 2007
Upon graduation from Mars Hill College and Kentucky's Southern Seminary, the Rev. Welch began his pastoral journey, a journey that found him shepherding Baptist congregations in Kentucky and, in more recent years, in upstate South Carolina. Now, after serving congregations with as many as 2,000 members, Welch has embarked on yet another journey as director of missions for the Orangeburg-Calhoun Baptist Association. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Wiedergruen Wins Individual Title at Hargett Invitational Mar 29, 2007
Wiedergruen and Vogler were joined on the all-tournament team by Catawba College sophomore Derek Paschal (Summerfield, N.C.), Mars Hill College sophomore Nate Lockey (Brantford, Ontario) and Lincoln Memorial University freshman Charlie Hawes (Surrey, England) ... The eighth through 10th slots were occupied by Mars Hill College (649), Tri-County (S.C.) Technical College (654) and Winston-Salem State (777) ... 8 Mars Hill College 325 324 649. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Allen Woerner receives full football ride Mar 15, 2007
Rabun County Wildcat senior Allen Woerner signed Feb. 22 to play football for Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, N.C. He was awarded a full athletic scholarship. Mars Hill Lions head coach Tim Clifton said he hoped Woerner will become the next all-conference tight end. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Latest updates Feb 28, 2007
Adding a third M cap to the Signing Day photo was 2006 transfer Marshall Scottie Williams, who signed with Mississippi, while quarterback Brandon Jones the only one missing his M headwear inked with Mars Hill College. And before they could leave the table, Godfrey imparted a few more words of wisdom from his 24 years of coaching the Panthers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Man's recipe for kidney stone ills Feb 20, 2007
Fox, 60, of Hickory, had his first attack while a student at Mars Hill College in the 1960s. He was catching baseballs during a winter practice inside the gym when he dropped to the floor and curled up in pain. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
Complete Results Feb 18, 2007
20 NT 2 -- Mars Hill College 'A' 3:30. 00 NT 1 -- Claflin University 'B' 3:23. (Uscsports.com)
Johnson is named new DSS director Feb 16, 2007
"Nevertheless, he's looking forward to leading DSS through some pivotal changes in the coming months."We're in the technology age, so we'll be bringing that to social services, to our application process," he said, also identifying the department's growing space needs as an ongoing challenge.Like his predecessor, Johnson acknowledged that social work is a difficult career but said its rewards are worth the effort."Sure, we could make more money elsewhere, but I see it as more like a calling,"... (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Softball Team Set To Compete In Georgia Southern Invitational Feb 16, 2007
The Lady Bucs also opened their 2007 season last week and split a doubleheader against Mars Hill College. Charleston Southern dropped the opener, 7-5, but then rebounded for a 2-1 victory in the nightcap. (Samfordsports.com)
Program in progress Feb 14, 2007
Wagner played both basketball and volleyball at Mars Hill College in North Carolina. The coach acknowledged that her young team is taking its lumps but she also said that she expects big things in the future. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
All smiles and signatures... Feb 9, 2007
Dublin senior defensive back Brandon Edmond (second from left) smiles at teammate Jamon Morris prior to signing his National Letter of Intent to play for Mars Hill College in Asheville N.C. Edmond and five other Irish players all signed on the dotted line Wednesday; part of National Signing Day. Morris will join Edmond at Mars Hill, while (l-r) Thomas Barnes, Ben Cochran, Tyler Josey and Kenyardo O Neal all announced their plans at the ceremony held at the Dublin Field House. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
National Signing Day: 2007 - Barnes to N.C. State, Cochran to Air Force Feb 9, 2007
Morris and Edmond made the leap together, each choosing to head North to Asheville NC and Mars Hill College. Morris finished with 40 tackles and three interceptions, while Edmond finished with 35 tackles and two interceptions. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Who signed in metro area? Feb 8, 2007
Brandon Jones QB 5-10 175 S.W. DeKalb Mars Hill College ... Tyler Hodgson DT 6-5 240 Etowah Mars Hill College. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Johnny Gulledge retires as Adairsville coach Feb 8, 2007
He attended Mars Hill College in North Carolina as a linebacker and was named an NAIA All-American following his senior season in 1980 after the Lions finished first in the South Atlantic Conference and made it to the national playoffs. Gulledge s first season at Adairsville saw the Tigers go 0-10, but since then, he has led them to four state playoff appearances, two region championships (2000 and 2001) and two region runner-ups. (Calhoun Times, GA)
