Diplomas Won't Make Jihadis Go Away, Barack Jul 16, 2008
In the early 1980s, he enrolled at tiny Chowan College in Murfreesboro, N.C., which had dropped its English requirements to attract -- ahem -- wealthy Middle Easterners. At Chowan, Mohammed bonded with other Arab Muslim foreign students known as the "Mullahs" for their religious zeal. (Human Events Online)
Cavs' new coach ready for challenge Jun 10, 2008
Tommy Austin, who resigned as Lakeland's coach in November after completing his second season, produced three of those victories last fall before taking a facilities maintenance job at Chowan College. Thomas Tedder was hired from Ocala, Fla. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Lakeland hires new football coach Jun 7, 2008
Tommy Austin, who left the Lakeland job in November to take a Chowan College facilities management post, identified Ferebee as Tedder's replacement. Bethanne Bradshaw, spokeswoman for Suffolk Public Schools, confirmed Ferebee's appointment. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Gens victory is Taylor made Apr 18, 2008
Bradshaw will attend Chowan College next year ... Capps will also attend Chowan College to play baseball. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Lakeland football coach resigns Apr 17, 2008
"Tedder, hired from Florida, replaced Tommy Austin, who resigned to take a physical plant job at Chowan College after two seasons with the Cavaliers. He in turn replaced Greg Rountree, who guided Lakeland's gridiron squad for three seasons.Whitley said he doesn't think the recent coaching turnover has hurt the football program, which has long occupied the lower reaches of the Southeastern District."It's unfortunate the kids thought they had an individual who would be here and then he's not,"... (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Status of Lakeland football coach unclear Apr 15, 2008
The athletic director spoke of returning to the pool of applications solicited last fall after former coach Tommy Austin moved on to work outside sports at Chowan College. Robertson said, however, he wasn't sure all the previous finalists would be interested. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
A Comet's blaze of glory Feb 26, 2008
CAREER: Dunn High School, 1964 - 67; Bertie High School, 1967-1977, where he led Bertie's basketball team to the state 3A championship in 1970; Chowan College, 1977-1980; Campbell College, 1980-1985; assistant principal, South Johnston High School, 1985-1990; principal, Louisburg High School, 1990-1992, Greene Central High School, 1992-1996, Clayton High School, 1996-2008. FAMILY: Smith lives in Buies Creek with his wife, Linda, and has three children and five grandchildren. (News & Observer)
Survivor Contestant Is From Virginia Feb 18, 2008
She attended some college at Chowan College in Murfreesboro, North Carolina and Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, before dropping out to start her own aerobic workout company. Hughes-Wolf's hobbies include scuba diving, skiing (snow and water), rollerblading, parachuting and kayaking. (WTKR.com, VA)
Getting to play at the ‘next level’ Jan 19, 2008
Greg Palmer, a former standout at Northside High School and a current member of the Chowan College football team, agreed. To land a spot on a college team and compete at the next level takes a lot of determination, Palmer said. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Lakeland Cavs Coach Austin resigns Nov 29, 2007
That something is becoming director of physical plant operations at Chowan College, about a 40-minute drive from Lakeland and Austin's nearby house. The longtime coach will trade lengthy, and at times unpredictable, hours for a structured, 9-to-5 existence. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
NCAA Bans Certain Mascots Oct 14, 2007
Chowan College (Braves). University of Illinois (Illini). (CBS News -- US)
Western Carolina's 1949 Football Team Headlines 2007 Hall of Fame Induction Class Sep 6, 2007
The native of Weaverville and 1955 Western graduate became head football coach at Chowan College, located in Murfreesboro, NC, in 1958. He built that junior college program into a national power, winning 182 games in the process, third all-time among the nation's junior college coaches. (Catamountsports.com)
Baltimore hopes to make waves in World Series Jul 13, 2007
Sanders has a deep and talented pitching staff with which to work, anchored by right- hander Mark Petersen, a 2007 Franklin graduate who will play baseball at Chowan College in North Carolina next season. So far this season, he's 7 -2 with a 1. (Owings Mills Times, MD)
George Koonce Joins Marquette Athletics Staff Jun 22, 2007
Inducted into the National Junior College Hall of Fame in 2000, Koonce also was enshrined in the hall of fame at University (2002), Chowan College (2003) and West Craven, N.C., High School (2005). Following his retirement, Koonce spent two years in private business before returning to his alma mater, East Carolina, in pursuit of his master's degree in sports management. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Family struggles with loss of father, husband May 11, 2007
He would come to every game, said Becky, who played basketball in not only high school but at Chowan College. There weren t very many weekends that we were home, Rhonda said. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
More of this story Mar 21, 2007
Before coming to the Yellow Jackets, he coached at Chowan College in Murfreesboro. The streak had already started one year before Goldberg arrived at Chaloner, and he has done a wonderful job of keeping it alive. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Carroll honors one of its greatest Feb 14, 2007
Doug Saunders NJCAA national wrestling champion, Chowan College, 1980. Rebecca Russell all-America in track, University of North Carolina, 1989, 1990, 1991. (Galax Gazette, VA)
Pantherettes too much for Lady Tigers Jan 26, 2007
The Pantherettes will go on the road Saturday to take on Chowan College, in Murfreesboro, N.C., at 3 p.m. Their next home game will take place on Feb. 10 at 3 p.m. in a rematch against Chowan College. Voorhees will host Flagler College at 3 p.m. Saturday. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
College basketball Jan 11, 2007
Lauryn Perry led Chowan College (6-7) with 17 points. Southeast Missouri 67, Murray State 61: Sonya Daugherty scored 19 points and Lachelle Lyles had 10 points and 18 rebounds to lead Southeast Missouri. (Kentucky.com, KY -- Sports)
Lady Tigers cruise past Chowan Jan 11, 2007
photo/ Campbellsville University redshirt freshman Shabree Hunter had five points and four rebounds in her 10 minutes of action as the Lady Tigers whipped Chowan College 81-59 on Monday night in the Powell Athletic Center. Comments. (Campbellsille Central Kentucky News Journal, KY)
Wake Forest topples East Carolina 81-65 Jan 2, 2007
"Attendance 9,738. ECU takes to the floor this Saturday against Chowan College. Gametime is 7pm. East Carolina NEWS[]Latest Headlines: FEATURED PRODUCT Flex fit hat with team logo []NATIONAL NEWS FROM RIVALS.COM 2006 PirateIllustrated.com. All rights reserved. This website is an officially and independently operated source of news and information not affiliated with any school or team.. (East Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Lady Tigers break loose from Berry Dec 22, 2006
Campbellsville's next home game is Monday, Jan. 8 vs. Chowan College. - Sports Editor can be reached at 465-8111 Ext. (Campbellsille Central Kentucky News Journal, KY)
Braswell was beloved by family, area business owners Nov 14, 2006
He has a daughter at Chowan College in North Carolina and always went to all of her basketball games. Ange said that he s still in shock over his friend s murder. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Eagles, win over Gulls first since '02 Oct 8, 2006
Mary Washington (4-8-1, 3-3) in will visit Chowan College on Thursday at 4 p.m.. WOMEN'S TENNIS. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Tonight's "Parade of Athletes" Postponed; Football Game On Schedule for 7:00 pm Sep 1, 2006
However, the Western Carolina football team will open the 2006 football season hosting intrastate foe, Chowan College, tonight (Aug. 31) with kickoff set for 7:00 pm at Whitmire Stadium/Waters Field. (Catamountsports.com)
WCU Football to Open Season Thursday (7 pm); Foster and Clark Out Aug 29, 2006
Cullowhee, N.C. - The Western Carolina football team will open the 2006 football season hosting intrastate foe, Chowan College, this Thursday (Aug ... Namely, as the Chowan College football coach for 43 years, he won 182 games (third among junior college coaches), was seven-time Conference Coach of the Year and 35 of his players were tabbed NJCAA All-Americans. (Catamountsports.com)
Hill City Storm posts win Aug 17, 2006
92, a former Chowan College player), who had seven tackles (three for losses), one pass defense, one sack, and six quarterback hurries; Raphaeal Watkins (No. 47, a former Liberty University player), who had 10 tackles; and Tony Miller (No. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Catawba Indians win appeal on mascot flap Jun 1, 2006
Five schools have changed or agreed to change their nicknames: Carthage College in Wisconsin, Chowan College in North Carolina, the University of Louisiana-Monroe, Midwestern State in Texas and Southeastern Oklahoma State. Bradley University in Illinois is the nation's only school on a watch list since the NCAA's new policy took effect last August. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Lowe poised to take over at N.C. State May 5, 2006
Braves are out, Hawks are in at Chowan College. The Murfreesboro, N.C., school announced the change in response to the NCAA ruling. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Titan lacrosse claims share of Metro title Apr 27, 2006
Titans Justin Edwards (University of Georgia), Ryan Lowe (University of North Florida), Tommy Pape (Chowan College) and Blaine Reese (Newberry University) have accepted scholarships to play baseball at the college level. Other Olympia High students who have recently signed college athletic scholarships are golfers Eric Cole (Nova Southeastern), Monica Kelsey (Mercer) and Ann Sprick (Richmond); swimmer Danny Voss (North Carolina State); soccer player Erin Duncan (University of Montevallo); and... (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Basnight to speak at ECU graduation Apr 23, 2006
Basnight has given graduation addresses at Elizabeth City State University and Chowan College, among other schools, spokesman Tony Caravano said. Some 3,000 students will graduate during two ceremonies May 6, one at 10 a.m., the other at 2 p.m. Basnight will speak at both events. (The Daily Reflector)
Indian mascots become non-issue in this year's NCAAs Mar 15, 2006
"In the seven months since the NCAA sent the message about what it considered "hostile" and "abusive" American-Indian nicknames, mascots and imagery, nearly all the original 18 listed offenders have filed appeals. Seven are still pending and won't be ruled upon until April 27 -- buying them an extra couple months from the initial February deadline.Some schools, such as Utah, Central Michigan and Florida State, have already won their appeals and were removed from the list. Three schools -- Chowan... (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Jordanian-American detainee accused in Feb 9, 2006
"Some reports say Shawqi Omar attended N.C. State University, but Essam Omar doubts this; Shawqi Omar did attend Chowan College in Murfreesboro, N.C.In court documents, Shawqi Omar's wife, Sandra, says the couple moved to Raleigh in April 1989 and stayed until moving to the Middle East in June 1995.Sandra Omar said in a sworn affidavit that she and her husband moved to Amman, Jordan, in 1995 because they wanted their children "to learn Arabic and about Islamic and Middle Eastern culture. " She... (MSNBC -- News)
NCAA rule forces Chowan to drop Braves mascot Jan 27, 2006
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