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241 turn tassels at ECSU's 178th commencement
Christopher Ingram was among the 241 students earning a degree from Elizabeth City State University during Saturday’s 178th commencement. But Saturday also was the first time that the 34-year-old Lanham, Maryland, native had ever stepped on the ECSU campus. That’s because Ingram, who earned a graduate degree in mathematics, was able to complete his entire graduate program online. ...
High School Roundup: Aces, Bruins tie 1-1 despite 2 OT periods
John A. Holmes High School and Camden County High School played two overtime periods Monday but still ended their soccer match tied 1-1. Courtney Forbes scored the goal for Camden in the second half. Holmes scored its goal in the first half. Bruins goalkeeper Maria Lasher had 11 saves on 12 shots on goal. In...
High School Roundup: Panthers no-hit Eagles in 10-0 win
The Pasquotank County Panthers no-hit cross-county rival and Northeast Coastal Conference foe Northeastern High School 10-0 in baseball on Friday. Nathan Rice and Ryan Robinson combined on the no-hitter in a five-inning run-rule game. Rice pitched 4.2 innings, giving up three walks and striking out six Eagle batters. Robinson faced one hitter and retired him. Andrew Bundy and John Leary led the Panthers’ 12 hit attack, with each collecting three...
Martin grand slam in final inning beats Camden 6-3, ends Bruins' season
CAMDEN — What happened to the Camden High School softball team in the 2A NCHSAA softball state playoffs Friday night was unbelievable, shocking, and just plain wrong. Having not allowed a run in their three previous playoff games, the Bruins had outscored their opponents 26-0 and were on the verge of their fourth straight shutout, leading the Martin County Knights 3-0 with two outs in the seventh inning. While there...
High School roundup: Bruins blank Hatteras in soccer 3-0
BUXTON — The Camden Bruins girls soccer team defeated the Cape Hatteras High School Hurricanes 3-0 on Thursday in a non-conference game for both clubs. Camden scored all three of its goals in the second half. Kaelyn Windham, Emma Nobles and Annalise Barlow each scored a goal while Lillian Johnson and Grace Schratweiser each had an assist. ...
What's Up: ECSU to hold 178th commencement Saturday
TODAYFirst Friday ArtWalk The First Friday ArtWalk for May will be held in Elizabeth City’s downtown starting at 4 p.m. and continuing through 7 p.m. SATURDAY ECSU commencement Elizabeth City State University will hold its 178th commencement ceremony at the...
PCHS' Brabble, Shepherd, Nixon awarded scholarships
Three Perquimans County High School seniors have been awarded scholarships to help them further their education at colleges or universities. Daven Brabble and Breanne Shepherd were both awarded the $6,000 Thomas & Mary Chapley Scholarship during a recent awards event held by the Perquimans County Schools Foundation. Jacob Nixon was awarded the $1,000 Madelyn Marie Byrum “Those Who Give Back” Scholarship at the same event. ...
High School Roundup: Currituck baseball, Perquimans baseball, softball teams advance in playoffs, so does Camden softball
BARCO — The Currituck High School Knights scored three times in both the third and fourth innings Saturday en route to a 7-2 home win over the Harnett Central Trojans in the second round of the 3A NCHSAA baseball state playoffs. Michael Sawyer led the No. 6-ranked Knights’ eight-hit attack with three, including a double. He also drove home two runs and scored one. Caleb Daniels had two hits and...
Dixon presented Friday Lifetime Achievement Award for student advocacy
Elizabeth City State University Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon has been presented an award named for a longtime University of North Carolina System president and presented to UNC faculty members and administrators who advocate for students. Dixon was presented the William C. Friday Lifetime Achievement Award by the University of North Carolina Association of Student Governments during the group’s luncheon on Friday. Dixon was presented the award for her “lifetime of exemplary service to the students of the University of North Carolina,” according to a press...
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