Elizabeth City State University News

Chris Palestrant performs with his band Uphill at a New Year's Eve party in 2009.

Thumbs Up: Three Good Samaritans set the standard for helping others when they rescued an elderly couple from their flooded car during the violent rainstorm on May 5. Two men and one woman, described as "young" by another would-be rescuer, pulled 85-year-old Ernest Cooper and his wife Barbara from their car after it lost power in rushing water and ... (more)

The U.S. Department of Education has granted continued funding for programs that support poor and disadvantaged students at three colleges in North Carolina's First Congressional District.

Dr. David Bang of the Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, Ga., speaks at the Faith and Victory Christian Center on diabetes as part of the Elizabeth City State University Faith Leaders for Healthy Living Community Projects, Sunday.

Citing the ideals of the late Marion Thorpe, a former Elizabeth City State University chancellor, Reuben Young told graduates "to eradicate racism, sexism and all human suffering, doing what you can to help others." Dear Reader, This content is only available to subscribers of The Daily Advance print and/or e-edition. If you are a current ... (more)

The beginning of graduation season at North Carolina's colleges and universities features former First Lady Laura Bush and the Army's vice chief of staff.

The top official in the state agency overseeing law enforcement, corrections, juvenile justice and emergency management will be the keynote speaker for the spring commencement ceremony at Elizabeth City State University this weekend.