News Clippings all items from the Fayetteville Observer unless otherwise noted 2014 Date 20140101 Headline Cheers and Jeers 20140101 Bryan Hockaday scores 1,000the point, but Methodist falls to Messiah 73-54 Fayetteville woman dies Methodist University graduate Rebecca Anne Holmes after head-on collision with (includes photos) Cumberland County deputy vehicle From the archives 2004: Former Methodist University coach Rita Wiggs inducted into the Fayetteville Sports Club Hall of Fame; 1964: Methodist College receives gifts totaling $45,000 to be used for the library Cape Fear Heroes have 50 Mentions former MU football player Quincy Malloy at tryout Region roundup: Men’s and women’s basketball against LaGrange Campbell falls to Delaware State Methodist men rally past Men’s basketball Huntingdon, 76-72 Pinecrest to host free clinic Kevin Williams of MU to participate for football coaches Ten Methodist basketball Jim Darden, Roy Henderson, Bobby Hodges, Greg stars on 50-year allJones Elton Stanley, Clarence Wiggins, Jason conference team Childers, Montrell McNair, Seth Thomas, and Sam Porter Annual Whitfield Baseball MU baseball coach Tom Austin to participate Clinic scheduled Saturday Sweet Tea Shakespeare’s Directed by MU adjunct English instructor Sean “Twelfth Night, or What Hanlin You Will” opens today at Cape Fear Botanical Garden Methodist men’s, women’s Basketball against Covenant College basketball teams beat Covenant College Kirby: Carr Street was Tim Richardson to chair Methodist University “best sledding street in Loyalty Day Campaign town” 20140101 20140104 20140104 20140105 20140106 20140108 20140108 20140108 20140110 20140111 20140111 Summary Cheers to Amanda Vosloh of Methodist University for organizing the “Winter Wonderland” event Men’s basketball (includes photo) 20140111 From the archives 20140112 Roundup: Campbell wins second league game Fayetteville-area colleges will host Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Sheppard: Who is the church? Fayetteville, region events in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Six Monarchs chosen for 50th anniversary team 20140113 20140115 20140115 20140115 20140116 20140117 20140118 20140118 20140118 20140118 20140119 20140121 20140122 20140123 1964: Eight members of the first senior class to graduate from Methodist College to be listed in “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges” MU men’s and women’s basketball against Maryville MU, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville Technical Community College Editorial by MU graduate Rev. Dennis Sheppard MU, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville Technical Community College to host Day of Service Women’s basketball: Daphne Akridge, Dezzire Gilliard, Sissy Sink, Amy Todd, Stacy Williams, and Triba Williams Women’s basketball against Meredith Region roundup: John Haskins becomes winningest coach in UNCP women’s basketball history Nancy M. Bosher Obituary for long-time MU English professor Smith: Good to know – Methodist University adjunct instructor Charles and you can’t beat the price Anderson to present talk “Red, White, Blue and Black: African-Americans in Military Service” Kirby: Scholarship in MU graduate Harold Teague establishes scholarship memory of father’s “best at UNC Pembroke in his daughter’s honor (includes thing” photos) Fayetteville, region events MU, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville in honor of Dr. Martin Technical Community College to host Day of Service Luther King Jr. N.C. college students to Includes comments from MU student Jameco pay new fees for meals McKenzie regarding the new sales tax on college meal plans (includes photo) Bryan Hockaday preserves Men’s basketball against Piedmont (includes photo) Methodist’s 65-63 win over Piedmont Day of Service honors Dr. MU, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville Martin Luther King Jr. in Technical Community College to host Day of Service Fayetteville Methodist third in USA MU baseball South baseball poll Wake Forest snaps 17Men’s basketball against William Peace game ACC road losing streak with win at Virginia Tech 20140125 20140126 20140126 20140126 20140127 20140129 20140130 20140131 20140131 20140201 2014021 20140201 20140202 20140202 20140205 20140205 20140206 20140208 Kirby: Eyes, ears are open; here’s what I’ve learned Shambaugh: Local anglers learn fly-tying Methodist women fall in overtime Fayetteville State men race past Winston-Salem Methodist’s Keith Corbett named USA South Rookie of the Week Methodist women’s tennis team picked to win USA South title Region hoops roundup: Thursday, Jan. 30 “Pan” at the Gilber Theater is a modern take on an old classic Temperatures climb above freezing in Fayetteville after almost 2 days below 32 degrees Methodist’s Barragan earns USTA award Women’s basketball: Campbell edges Liberty Balanced Broncos beat Saint Augustine’s Ruby C. Ruehle Sunday salute: “Walking Man” Peter Petroutsa strode into the hearts of many Fayetteville family reflects on globe-trotting to 10 Olympic games Pablo Picasso pottery exhibit Four former Monarchs among 2014 USA South Hall of Fame Class Methodist University’s Play 4Kay events to be held at MU Bruce Morgan, director of instructional technology at MU, helping to lead the clinic Women’s basketball against Greensboro College Men’s basketball against Greensboro Men’s basketball Also, MU softball team picked to finish fourth Men’s and women’s basketball against N.C. Wesleyan MU adjunct sociology instructor Marie Lowe among the cast members Students at Methodist University enjoy a snow day MU women’s tennis coach Francie Barragan (identified as Franice Barragan in the article) presented with Mary Milam Lifetime Achievement Award Recap of Averett vs. Methodist Recap of MU men’s basketball against Averett Obituary for former MU student Tribute to an MU graduate MU president Dr. Ben Hancock and his family (includes photos) To be held at MU Jansen Evans (baseball), Rob Pilewski (men's golf), Anne Thorpe (women's soccer), Joe Pereira (women’s soccer coach) MU Loyalty Day 20140208 20140208 20140208 20140208 20140211 20140211 20140212 20140212 20140214 20140215 20140215 20140215 20140215 20140215 20140216 Loyalty Day has goal of $150,000 for student scholarships Fayetteville music lovers remember Beatles’ appearance on “Sullivan Show” 50 years ago Columnist: Kinder spirit of Pete Seeger Books: February is rich with authors, writers, and conferences Region basketball roundup: Akeem Richmond leads East Carolina to win Hasty: Local artists try to paint like Pablo for Picasso exhibit fundraiser Fayetteville coaches and players say team prayer is part of the game Methodist University hosting several Play 4Kay events Saturday Pinehurst group offers singing valentines for Fort Bragg families Methodist, Georgia Tech, UNCG games moved Valentines get surprise serenades as Methodist University Chorale delivers romance Methodist men slip past Averett, 79-70 Methodist women thump Averett, 71-48 Cheers and Jeers for Sunday, Feb. 18 Picasso’s work in ceramics on display at Methodist University Southern Writer’s Symposium is a venue to tell your story Business buzz: Kids’ Includes a comment from MU music professor Keith Dippre Former MU business professor Sid Gautam remembers his encounter with folk singer Pete Seeger Southern Writers Symposium to be held at MU Recap of men’s basketball agains Ferrum MU graduate Appie Bolton among those participating (Includes photo) Includes comments by MU graduate (not mentioned in article) Dennis Sheppard To increase awareness about breast cancer MU Chorale also offering singing valentines to the community MU men’s and women’s basketball games against William Peace rescheduled due to weather MU Chorale members deliver singing valentines (includes photo) Men’s basketball Women’s basketball Cheer to MU students for the street cleanup on Pamalee Drive “Picasso: 25 Years of Edition Ceramics from the Rosenbaum Collection” (includes photos) Symposium to be held at MU Kenneth Marks to speak at the Business Succession 20140216 20140218 20140220 20140220 Dentistry planned for former Anderson Creek firehouse Forecasters predict more bad weather ahead for Fayetteville, region in March Methodist basketball sweeps William Peace Methodist aims to raise $35 million for projects 20140227 Region hoops roundup: Fayetteville State women squander chance to claim division title Weekly wrap: Springlike weather here; cruel, unusual punishment Region roundup: East Carolina knocks off Rice Methodist men, women begin USA South tournament play Thursday Hasty: Pancake king shows unflappable spirit Methodist senior Bryan Hockaday named USA South Player of the Week Fund-raising for Methodist University the theme of Loyalty Day celebration Robin Greene 20140227 Joseph Bathanti 20140227 Vickie Erben 20140227 Sandy Scarboro 20140227 Paul Stroebel 20140227 Rebecca King 20140221 20140222 20140223 20140224 20140224 20140225 Forum Network luncheon sponsored by the Center for Entrepreneurship at MU Includes comments by MU economics professor Josiah Baker regarding the economic impacts of bad weather Men’s basketball; women’s team won as well “The Campaign for Methodist University – Building Excellence” capital campaign publicly kicks off (includes photo) Basketball against North Carolina Wesleyan: Women win, men lose Merit to MU for an ambitious capital campaign (includes photo) Men’s basketball against Ferrum Basketball Comments from Virginia T. Ono regarding the Picasso exhibit at MU Men’s basketball Loyalty Day luncheon (includes photo) Issue of Elite magazine (published by the Fayetteville Observer) dedicated to the work of the Veterans Writing Collective at MU; introduction by MU English professor Robin Greene Introduction to the issue by the Poet Laureate of North Carolina A work written by MU assistant professor of education as part of the Veterans Writing Collective at MU (includes photo) A work written by an MU graduate as part of the Veterans Writing Collective at MU (includes photo) A work written by an MU graduate as part of the Veterans Writing Collective at MU (includes photo) A work written by an MU graduate and current 20140227 20140227 20140301 20140301 20140302 20140304 20140305 20140307 20140312 20140313 20140313 20140314 20140315 20140315 20140317 20140320 20140320 2014031 employee as part of the Veterans Writing Collective at MU (includes photo) Includes comments by Eric See, Justice Studies professor at MU Men’s basketball against Huntingdon Gun access study carries mixed message Region college basketball roundup: Wednesday, Feb. 27 From the archives Susan E. Pulsipher named Director of Library Services Methodist women Women’s basketball team competing in conference eliminated by Ferrum in tournament USA South semifinals Business Observer for MU social work professor Mary Deyampert-McCall Sunday, March 2 appointed to the Child Advocacy Center’s board of directors (includes photo) Columnist: Have Lafayette Hank Parfitt, president of the Lafayette Society, memorabilia? solicits loans of Lafayette-related items to the MU Lafayette Collection Methodist baseball places Chosen to represent the school on the 50th 22 on league’s 50-year tem anniversary USA South Athletic Conference team Business calendar for Business Succession Forum Network luncheon to be Sunday, March 9 held at MU Weekend planner for “Pablo Picasso: 25 Years of Ceramic” exhibition March 14-16 continues at MU Misuse of Jordan Soccer Vandalism and property damage at the MU-owned Complex has caused soccer fields has caused administrators to lock the officials to lock gates and gates at the complex (includes photo) restrict access to the Cape Fear River Trail Methodist University MU capital campaign seeing success campaign raises more than $25 million Weekly wrap Editorial opinion saying problems with Cape Fear River Trail access at the MU-owned Jordan Soccer Complex need to be resolved Cheer Cheers to MU students who cleaned up roadside trash Business calendar for Business Succession Forum Network luncheon to be Sunday, March 16 held at MU Dr. Jane T. Lewis Obituary for former MU instructor USA South honors Ten former MU men’s tennis players selected to the Methodist men’s netters USA South conference’s 50-year anniversary team Methodist golfer Chang Men’s golfer Dakun Chang named USA South earns conference award Conference player of the week N.C. Governor Pat N.C. governor Pat McCrory to speak at Methodist McCrory to speak at University’s spring Entrepreneurial Leadership Methodist University’s Summit 20140321 20140323 20140323 20140326 20140326 20140327 20140327 20140327 20140328 20140328 20140330 20140330 20140330 20140331 20140331 20140402 20140402 20140402 20140402 Spring Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit Five things to watch from ACA enrollment Business calendar for Sunday, March 23 Business buzz Martha L. Widders Backyard universe Merger, acquisitions expert says market is ripe for buying, selling Don and Karen Price donate $250,000 toward new Methodist softball facility Methodist University cheerleading team wins national championship Fayetteville-based indie folk-rock band Blackpoint is ready to go the distance Expanding parts of Cape Fear River Trail on hold pending Fayetteville City Council approval Military rec: USO-NC fundraiser run set Cape Fear profile: Mary Lynn Bryan creates a community legacy Cheers and Jeers for Monday, March 31 Backyard universe Our view: River trail should be a city priority Assistant principals honored by peers PGA pro Collins among Methodist’s men’s golf honorees Methodist softball coach gets 500th win Backyard universe: Free Includes comments from MU political science professor Dr. Andrew Ziegler MU to hold Business Succession Forum Network Luncheon MU to hold Business Succession Forum Network Luncheon Obituary for MU graduate MU to participate in N.C. Star Party events Kenneth Marks speaks at MU Business Succession Forum Network luncheon Softball field renamed in honor of local couple (Includes photos) Cheer Ltd. Nationals at CANAM (includes photo) MU student Colin Neal is a band member (includes photos) Northern end of trail begins at the MU-owned Jordan Soccer Complex (includes photo) Run for the Troops 5K to take place at MU Dr. Bryan is chair of the MU Board of Trustees (includes photo) Cheers to MU for the Picasso exhibition MU to participate in N.C. Star Party events Editorial advocating for funding for the Cape Fear River Trail, which has its northern end at the MUowned Jordan Soccer Complex Including MU graduate Tommy Dent (includes photo) MU chooses 10 players for inclusion on the USA South Conference's 50th anniversary men's golf team, including Chad Collins Ron Simpson Star party event co-hosted by MU and Fayetteville 20140404 20140405 20140406 20140406 20140406 20140407 20140408 20140409 20140409 20140410 20140410 20150410 20140410 20140411 20140411 astronomical shows David E. Lain State University 2007 recipient of the MU American Business Ethics Award From the archives: April 5, 2004: Methodist College junior T.J. Johnson Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton wins the Lura S. Tally Award for Leadership spoke at Fayetteville State Excellence; April 7, 1964: Methodist College in 1989 receives approval of a federal loan of $1.2 million for construction of two additional dormitories. Business calendar for Spring Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit to be held Sunday, April 6 at MU Examine sight and sound at Cape Fear Music Festival to be held at MU Cape Fear Music The 5 worst traffic jams in No. 4: Ramsey Street near Methodist University Cumberland County (includes photo) South View’s Chinyere Evers notes that she learned much from former MU Bell, East Bladen’s Patty coach Rita Wiggs Evers named region’s top player, coach Our view: Where’s the Mentions I-295 and MU relief for traffic around Fort Bragg Weekend planner for April Christian rock band Building 429, Family Force 5, 11-13 and Hawk Nelson to perform at MU Christian rock band Christian rock band Building 429, Family Force 5, Building 429 will perform and Hawk Nelson to perform at MU during Easter Jam 2014 Methodist’s Baker, Laura Baker named player of the year, Francie Barragan earn league Barragan named coach of the year for women’s tennis honors by the USA South Athletic Conference Methodist’s Miller, Duncan Miller named player of the year, Mike Bonnell honored by USA Bonnell named coach of the year for men’s tennis by South the USA South Athletic Conference Picasso ceramics exhibit “Picasso: 25 Years of Edition Ceramics from the will end April 12 Rosenbaum Collection” exhibition wrapping up at MU Chang, Conley take USA Dakun Change named player of the year, Steve South honors Conley named coach of the year for men’s golf by the USA South Athletic Conference Disaster exercise at Departments of Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, Methodist University helps Athletic Training, Environmental and Occupational prepare for real emergency Management, Applied Forensic Science, and the university police and security personnel participate in a disaster simulation. AIF: Cape Fear Heroes Former MU football player Vaughn Cross on the hang on for win over team Rochester Raiders 20140412 At your library: Street markers give peek into Fayetteville history 20140413 Business Observer for Sunday, April 13 20140414 Methodist women’s tennis team wins 5th straight USA South tourney title; Monarch men runners-up Three Methodist baseball players earn USA South honors Methodist baseball trio honored by USA South 20140414 20140415 20140416 20140416 20140417 20140417 20140418 20140419 20140419 Methodist University receives $1 gift for Judaic studies endowment and the fine arts Gates Four readies to host pro golf Religion notes for Friday, April 4 Kirby: Learning about shared faith and justice Weekly wrap: A cultural resource grows; worrisome daytime violence Methodist officer joining Police Unity Tour bicycle ride to D.C. White: Let’s add science to battle against crime 20140422 Cheers and Jeers for Tuesday, April 22 20140423 Healthwise: Ausborn to go Charles Anderson, adjunct professor at Methodist University, and Dr. Kelli Cardenas Walsh, assistant professor at Fayetteville State University, to discuss the "Historical Markers of Murchison Road" Sharon Kendrick, director of the resort and club management program at Methodist University, appointed conference chair for the Institute of Eastern Europe and Central Asia (includes photo) Women’s tennis team places first in USA South conference tournament; men’s tennis team places second Steven Kirby named player of the week; Tyler Hardee named rookie of the week; Darin Salter named rookie pitcher of the week Steven Kirby named player of the week; Tyler Hardee named rookie of the week; Darin Salter named rookie pitcher of the week From Terri Union and Carlos Zukowski for a Judaic studies endowment and improvements to the Reeves Fine Arts Building (Includes artist’s rendering) Gates Four Golf and Country Club general manager and former MU golfer Kevin Lavertu helps organize the NGA Pro Tour's All-American Golf Championship Easter sunrise service to be held at O’Hanlon Amphitheatre at MU Mentions that Mike Safley, vice president for University Relations and Campus ministry at MU, says the Easter sunrise service is a good way to celebrate unity Merit: For Terri Union and Carlos Zukowski, who gave $1 million to Methodist University David Rico (includes photos) Mentions that beginning in September, MU's justice studies program will begin offering a bachelor of science degree in applied forensic science Cheers to Fouad Fakhouri, the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra, Cumberland Oratorio Singers, Michael Martin and the Methodist University Chorale for their recent concert MU student Casey Ausborn to shave her head after bald for Relay for Life 20140427 20140429 20140430 20140430 20140430 20140501 20140502 20140503 20140504 20140504 20140504 20140505 20140506 Business Buzz: McCrory to speak in Fayetteville Entrepreneurial leaders honored Gov. Pat McCrory touts plan for changes to states colleges, universities at Methodist Tuesday Four Methodist baseball players honored by USA South Wells Fargo field looking ahead to U.S. Open at Pinehurst Angel Cabrera leads Wells Fargo in Charlotte with 6under 66 Notebook: Brendon de Jonge has 18-shot turnaround with a 62 Methodist University students volunteer to help children Military rec: Softball league sign-ups Longtime Pine Forest coach Tom Jackson dies Charlotte Man wins inaugural All American Marathon in 2 hours, 30 minutes Registration underway for 2014 Young Professionals Conference Three Methodist teams advance to NCAA play 20140506 Four Monarchs added to USA South Hall of Fame 20140506 Gas leak prompts evacuation at Methodist; raising over $700 for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life (includes “before” photo) NC governor Pat McCrory to speak at the MU Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit Shelley Shamdasani Bhatia, Keith Allison, Bobby Hurst and W. Scott Weathington receive awards at MU Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit (includes photo) At the MU Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit (includes photo) Chris Power, Josh Ayers, Steven Kirby, and Darin Salter receive all-conference honors Former MU golfer Chad Collins to compete Former MU golfer Chad Collins competing in tournament Former MU golfer Chad Collins competing in Wells Fargo Championship tournament Methodist University students participate in tutoring and mentorship program for students from Margaret Willis Elementary School (includes photo) Run for the Troops 5K course goes around Methodist University Includes comments from former Methodist University coach and athletic director Rita Wiggs MU Physician Assistant program student Tana Kornachuk top female finisher To be held at MU Men’s golf, women’s golf, and women’s tennis teams qualify for NCAA Division III championship tournaments Jansen Evans (baseball), Anne Thorpe (soccer), Rob Pilewski (golf) and Joe Pereira (women's soccer coach) Caused by construction 20140506 20140511 20140511 20140511 20140512 20140512 20140514 20150514 20150517 20150517 20150519 20150519 20150521 20150521 20140524 20140525 20140526 no one hurt Pine Forest pitcher Christian Austin raised on baseball Business Buzz: Lumber River EMC gets federal funding Methodist confers record number of degrees at 2014 commencement Columnist: Pivot to a healthy lifestyle Young Professionals Evolve Leadership Conference set for Friday at Methodist Holistic Health Summit a step towards wellness Methodist golf teams second in NCAA after 1st round Methodist golfers fall back in national championships Books: “Sunni Triangle” by Roosevelt McPherson Business Observer for Sunday, May 18 Monarch’s Donte Smith an NCAA 400-meter qualifier Miss North Carolina, Fayetteville’s Olivera Olvera, takes aim at Miss USA crown Cumberland Community Foundation awards scholarships to 75 students Preps spotlight: Trio of E.E. Smith athletes make college commitments From the archives Cape Fear profile: Mary Deyampert-McCall felt divine call to restore lives “Whimsical Dogwoods” shine spotlight on Son of MU baseball coach Tom Austin (includes photo) MU Center for Entrepreneurship to hold Business Succession Forum Network luncheon Graduation ceremonies (photo slide show available on the Fayetteville Observer web site) Former MU business professor Sid Gautam organizing holistic health summit Conference to be held at MU Former MU business professor Sid Gautam organizes holistic health summit (includes photo) Men’s golf and women’s golf Men’s golf and women’s golf teams competing in NCAA Division III tournaments Members of the Veterans Writing Collective of Methodist University to present reading Sheila Carr Kinsey appointed Associate Vice President for Planning and Administration at MU (includes photo) MU runner qualifies for CAA Division III Championships (includes photo) Olvera attended Methodist University before transferring (includes photos) Including incoming MU student Katherine Phillips Troynell Reese to play basketball and golf for MU First class at Methodist graduated in 1964 Feature article on MU social work professor Dr. Mary Deyampert-McCall (includes photos) MU art department faculty Kerry Jenkins and Peggy Hinson collaborate to design and paint a dogwood 20140606 downtown Fayetteville Obamacare to be delicate issue for N.C. Democrats this election International students find community at Methodist Methodist product Perry earns top pitcher honor for Cardinals Methodist alum Chad Collins charges into U.S. Open field Fayetteville police help film steers youth away from gun violence Preps spotlight: Vatrice Williams of Jack Britt commits to Methodist Methodist University product Chris Perry selected for Midwest League all-star game Preps spotlight: Gray’s Creek’s Haines, Ford commit to play for Methodist University Hugh R. Haire, Sr. 20140606 20140606 U.S. Open pairings list Weekly wrap 20140607 Business Observer 20140609 Monarch’s Max Reber top student-athlete in USA South With “dues paid,” Methodist standout Chad Collins poised to blossom Armstrong: Baseball coach Blake Maxwell is living his dream Morning update: Stars jump on the leaderboard early 20140527 20140601 20140602 20140602 20140604 20140604 20140604 20140605 20140610 20140611 20140612 statue (includes photo) Includes comments from MU political science professor Dr. Andrew Ziegler Alina Payankova and Seada Sloboda (includes photos) Former MU baseball player Chris Perry (includes photo) Former MU golfer Chad Collins (includes photo) Mentions that the film is produced by Venture Productions which is “affiliated with Methodist University.” Vatrice Williams to play tennis for MU Former MU baseball player Chris Perry Logan Haines and Collin Ford to play baseball for Methodist University Obituary for Hugh R. Haire, Sr., recipient of the Silver Spoon and Fayetteville Entrepreneurial awards from Methodist University Former MU golfer Chad Collins competing Mentions that filmmaker Venture Productions is “affiliated with Methodist University” Tim Richardson and Charles Broadfoot Holmes appointed to MU Board of Trustees (includes photos) MU football player (includes photo) Former MU golfer competing in U.S. Open Former MU baseball player (includes photos) Updates from the U.S. Open, including performance of former MU golfer Chad Collins 20140612 20140613 20140615 20140618 20140622 20140623 20140627 20140628 20140629 20140629 20140629 20140701 20140706 20140711 20140713 Triple bogey on No. 8 spoils Chad Collins’ solid round Barnes: Reviews mixed from golfers, fans on the new-look Pinehurst No. 2 YMCA program helps disabled veterans stay active Meet Cumberland County’s class of 2014 valedictorians Pair of donations push Methodist University closer to goal Chris Perry makes Midwest all-star appearance Weekly wrap: Methodist campaign soars Cumberland matters: Whimsical Dogwoods brighten downtown Cape Fear profile: Ralph and Linda Huff reap benefits from taking risks Business Buzz: Cheer Ltd. CEO “excited” over merger Cheers and Jeers Fayetteville whimsical dogwood displays pay tribute to military Adams: Dependence on Bragg poses risks Martinson maintains NGA lead; Howell lurks 4 back Justin Martinson wins NGA Tour’s All-American Classic in dominating Former MU golfer Chad Collins competing in U.S. Open (includes photo) Includes a comment from MU student Richard Connors Features MU students Alison Wiuff-McGee and Richard Kurr (includes photo) Includes profiles of local valedictorians; Narissa Rivera and Sharyahna McNeil plan to attend Methodist University Donations from Norwood Bryan, David Bryan, and Ramon Yarborough complete $5.5 million goal for the Thomas R. McClean Health Sciences Building at Methodist University Former MU baseball player Chris Perry Donations from Norwood Bryan, David Bryan, and Ramon Yarborough complete $5.5 million goal for the Thomas R. McClean Health Sciences Building at Methodist University Cumberland County Register of Deeds and MU graduate Lee Warren created one of the downtown dogwood statues The couple profiled are MU benefactors (includes photo) Gwen Holsclaw, Methodist cheerleading coach from 1978-1988 Cheers to the Health Academy Summer Experience offered at Methodist University by the Southern Regional Area Health Education Center MU art department faculty Kerry Jenkins and Peggy Hinson collaborate to design and paint a dogwood statue Mentions comments made by economist Joel Naroff at the MU Economic Outlook Symposium two years prior Former MU golfer Trey Howell competing in Max Motion All-American Golf Classic Former MU golfer Trey Howell finishes in ninth place 20140718 20140719 20140719 20140721 20140723 20140724 20140726 20140727 20140728 20140728 20140728 20140730 20140730 20140801 20140806 20140807 20140808 20140808 fashion South View product Charlotte Williams heads Methodist hall’s class of 2014 From the archives: Large liquor still was destroyed in Sampson County in 1964 Experts: Youth curfews, like the one considered for Fayetteville, aren’t effective CSI campers take stab at forensics at Methodist Growth goes to North Fayetteville, transforms Ramsey Street Our view: Ramsey Street growth poses big challenges Our view: Many cities find curfews a valuable tool Business Observer for Sunday, July 27 Methodist Monarchs third in USA South preseason football poll Methodist Monarchs ready to build on success Our view: Carlos Zukowski cheerfully moved us forward Larry A. Steele Christa L. O’Quinn Update on region minor league players Methodist alums dot Florence Redwolves’ staff City-County Appearance Commission honors 17 for beautification efforts Colleges and universities in Cape Fear region Theaters Charlotte Williams, Mike Adamson, and Chrystal Bradley selected to MU Athletics Hall of Fame 25 years ago: MU business professor advocates for local “business incubator” Includes comments from MU justice studies professor Eric See MU holds forensic science camp (includes photo) Mentions MU several times Mentions that MU is an anchor Although local criminal justice professors say otherwise MU graduate Sarah Chapman joins the Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau as an administrative assistant (includes photo) Preview of upcoming MU football season MU football team (includes photo) Zukowski was an MU benefactor Obituary for MU graduate Obituary for MU graduate Former MU baseball player Chris Perry doing well in the St. Louis Cardinals farm system (includes photo) Three former MU baseball players coaching: Blake Maxwell, Brandon Thigpen, and Tyler Younger MU receives special recognition for the Ramsey Street streetscape improvements Description of local institutions of higher education Includes upcoming productions by the MU Theatre 20140808 20140810 Business groups Business Observer for Sunday, Aug. 10 20140813 Southards: New management for King’s Grant Methodist men’s soccer picked second in USA South preseason poll Monarchs tabbed fourth in USA South women’s soccer preseason poll Fayetteville State University expects smaller freshman class Methodist University welcomes its largest freshman class Business buzz: Fayetteville ranks high for job candidates Hasty: Friends of Cole Humphrey keep his legacy alive Fayetteville State adds exMethodist assistant Tyrone Jones to staff Cheers and Jeers for Friday, Aug. 22 Listen up: Local a capella group Vocal Culture made up of students, community members New Methodist University chapel, funded with $2.5 million donation, to serve all faiths Methodist University students encouraged to “think beyond today” Live wire: Fayetteville has many places to learn acting Schramm: No longer rookies, second-year 20140813 20140813 20140814 20140815 20140817 20140818 20150820 20150821 20140822 20150822 20150822 20150827 20150828 department MU Center for Entrepreneurship listed MU business professor Dena Breece appointed treasurer of the Downtown Alliance’s board of directors MU will continue to own the King’s Grant golf course but East Coast Golf will assume operations Preview of upcoming men’s soccer season Preview of upcoming women’s soccer season Includes MU enrollment numbers Move-in at MU (includes photo) MU Center for Entrepreneurship to hold Business Succession Forum Network luncheon His friend Davis Cass plans to play baseball at MU Former MU defensive football coach Cheers to MU for a smooth move-in day experience Including MU students (includes photo) Gift from Sharon and Ron Matthews (includes photo) MU opening convocation (includes photo) Including theatre programs at MU Profiles MU head football coach C.J. Goss 20140904 20140904 20140906 20140906 20140906 20140907 20140907 20140908 20140912 20140913 20140914 20140915 20140917 20140917 20140919 football coaches share valuable lessons Lafayette Birthday celebration honor’s Fayetteville’s namesake Photos, essays by Chris Hondros on exhibit at the David McCune International Art Gallery Sept 11 Region college football: Saturday’s game capsules Methodist baseball will get a fieldhouse Max Reber leads Methodist to season-opening win Christ Hondros’ photography exhibit on display at Methodist University Methodist University exhibit to show photos by late photographer Christ Hondros Methodist’s Karly Klimas USA South volleyball defensive player of the week Exhibition of photographer Chris Hondros’ work opens at Methodist University Saturday’s Cape Fear region college football games Methodist falls to Guilford Growing number of families home school Four Monarchs earn USA South weekly honors Fort Bragg report Methodist’s Bryan Bing savors return to football People line up outside Fayetteville store to buy Apple’s new iPhone 6 Some activities taking place at Methodist University International photojournalist and Fayetteville native Preview of Southern Virginia at Methodist Carolyn and George Armstrong, benefactors Football (includes photo) International photojournalist and Fayetteville native (includes photo) International photojournalist and Fayetteville native (includes photo) Karly Klimas USA South volleyball defensive player of the week International photojournalist and Fayetteville native (includes photo) Preview of Methodist at Guilford Football Includes comments from Jamie Legg, dean of admissions at Methodist University Eirik Nordseth, Alex Rabone, Stefan Cyvin (men’s soccer); Brandon Johnson (football) Methodist football to host Military Appreciation Day on Saturday Football player Bryan Bing returns to the field after being sidelined by a health issue (includes photos) Includes comments from Kerry Jenkins, who teaches graphic design at Methodist University 20140920 20140922 20140924 20140925 20140926 20140928 20140928 20140929 20140930 Methodist preserves 41-34 OT win against Huntingdon with fumble recovery Monarchs’ Bryan Bing, Cassidy Hayes honored by USA south Methodist golfer Jeff Wells wins league award Fayetteville Academy recalls first state soccer title in 1984 Region college football matchups for Saturday, Sept. 27 Business buzz: New dean directs business school Garbage time: Region football teams struggling Hasty: Hundreds celebrate Martha Duell’s birthday Monarchs ranked eighth in regional soccer poll 20140930 N.C. remembers World War I 20141005 Business Observer for Sunday, Oct. 5 Garage Time: Methodist football hosts Breast Cancer Awareness and Terry Sanford Fan Day Saturday Region college matchups 20141007 20141010 20141010 20141011 20141011 20141012 Garbage Time: Region players in pro baseball Methodist wins shootout over Greensboro 63-35 Dr. William ‘Bill’ Jordan dies; soccer booster, medical pioneer Stage show tells vets’ war stories Football (includes photo) Bryan Bing (football), Cassidy Hayes (volleyball) USA South Golfer of the Week 1984 team was coached by Methodist College alum Billy Thomas Preview of Methodist at Christopher Newport Dr. Kim Scruton named Dean of the Reeves School of Business at Methodist University (includes photo) Including Methodist University Methodist University president Dr. Ben Hancock led a cheer Men’s soccer ranked eighth in National Soccer Coaches Association of America South Atlantic regional poll for Division III schools "Deployed," a play based on the writings of North Carolina veterans from wars past and present, to be presented at Methodist University as part of local commemorations Louis Cox, Edward Keil, Williford McCauley, and Elton Stanley appointed to MU Board of Trustees (Includes photo) [Column is usually entitled “Garbage Time.”] Preview of football between Greensboro and Methodist Former Methodist University baseball player Chris Perry in the Cardinals’ farm system Football (includes photo) Bankrolled the Methodist University soccer complex “Deployed” to be presented at Methodist University 20141012 Warrior wellness center advances 20141013 Methodist trio honored by USA South Max Reber’s quarterback journey leads Methodist to new heights Methodist golfer Stutler (Mason Stutler) Methodist men eight, women fourth in league preseason hoops polls Region college football: Saturday’s game capsules Methodist wins, UNCPembroke loses on Saturday Business buzz 20141014 20141015 20141015 20141017 20141018 20141019 20141021 20141022 20141021 20141024 20141025 20141025 20141026 20141027 20141029 20141031 Six from region schools earn conference, national honors. Garbage Time: Methodist football hosts homecoming game Nov. 1 Community Advisory Board: The leadership puzzle Region college football: Saturday’s games Region football roundup: Fayetteville State, Methodist win Author Laura Schroff to speak Monday, Oct. 27 Books: ‘An Invisible Thread’ by Laura Schroff Sid Gautam: Quantum leap in patient care Methodist’s Jeff Wells named USA South Golfer of the Week Region college football capsules for Saturday, Nov. 1 Sharon and Ron Matthews, who recently donated $2.5 million to Methodist University, to serve as center board’s co-chairs Alex Rabone and Stefan Cyvin (men’s soccer) and Brandon Boyd (football) Football standout (includes photos) Named USA South Golfer of the Week Men’s and women’s basketball Preview of Methodist at LaGrange Football vs. LaGrange Annual Economic Outlook and Stock Market Symposium to be held at Methodist University Football players Max Reber, Jordan Porter, and Jordan Rieling Football (includes photo) Opinion piece by Methodist University professor Willis M. Watt Preview of Methodist at NC Wesleyan Football vs. NC Wesleyan Author of An Invisible Thread to speak at Methodist University Schroff to speak at Methodist University Author is professor emeritus and founder of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Methodist University Men’s golf Preview of Methodist vs. Averett 20141101 20141103 20141105 20141106 20141107 20141108 20141109 20141109 20141110 20141113 20141113 20141114 20141115 20141117 20141119 20141119 20141121 20141122 20141122 20141125 Methodist, Campbell, UNC-Pembroke lose Monarchs soccer due wins league honors USA South honors Methodist men’s, women’s soccer standouts Methodist’s Hayes, Klimas on all-conference volleyball squad Saturday’s region college football games Knights advance, Monarchs fall in soccer Methodist, Campbell get easy wins Methodist Monarchs fueled to prove doubters wrong Leading financial adviser to speak at Methodist’s Stock Market Symposium Preview of region women’s college basketball teams Business leaders honored at Methodist University symposium Region college football: Saturday’s matchups Methodist loses finale vs. Maryville on missed PAT after comeback Methodist’s Jordan Vann earns USA South award Methodist University to offer doctor of physical therapy program Four Methodist gridders on All-USA South first team Region basketball Weekly wrap UNC-Pembroke wins tournament title Methodist men drop home opener to No. 12 Virginia Wesleyan Football against Averett Men’s soccer players Alex Rabone and A.J. Lee Women’s soccer players Taylor Cavazos, Eryka Underwood, Deycasha Miller, Cassie Poindexter, and Kortney Maggard Cassidy Hayes and Karly Klimas Preview of Methodist at Ferrum Women’s soccer team loses to Maryville in USA South championship game Football against Ferrum Preview of the men’s basketball season (includes photo) Robert Genetski Including Methodist University Stock Market Symposium (includes photo) Preview of football against Maryville Football Football player named Special Teams Player of the Week Methodist University to start first doctoral program (includes photo) Football players Max Reber, Brandon Sparrow, B.J. Minter, and Bryan Bing Recap of Methodist against Randolph-Macon Merit: To Methodist University for starting the Doctor of Physical Therapy program Recap of men’s basketball against Roanoke and against Bridgewater Men’s basketball (includes photo) 20141126 20141126 20141203 20141207 20141208 20141210 20141212 20141213 20141222 20141230 20141230 20141230 Baldwin Elementary School mentors introduce boys to the joys of reading Letter: Decision affects Hope House clients Region/Top 25 college hoops roundup: Dec 3 Kill rate drops 18 percent at Cumberland County animal shelter Four region college football players honored Rita Wiggs to retire as USA South commissioner Cheers and Jeers Methodist University graduates told “make the best use of the time” Methodist hires Pine Forest High cross country coach Brunecz Southards: U.S. Opens in Pinehurst, course closures highlight year in golf Methodist snaps five-game skid with 76-59 win over Connecticut College College basketball roundup Methodist University student Daniel Dove is one of the mentors Letter to the editor from Methodist University student Ray Spell regarding Hope House and the Communication Workers of America Recap of men’s basketball against Guilford Includes comments by volunteer and Methodist University student Erika Henriksen (includes photo) Including Methodist’s Bryan Bing Former Methodist basketball coach and athletic director (includes photo) Cheers: To the Methodist University Music Department for the Yuletide Feast Description of the Methodist University graduation ceremony (includes photo) Jack Brunecz to coach cross-country team East Coast Golf Management assumes operation of King’s Grant Golf Club, which is owned by Methodist University Recap of men’s basketball game Recap of men’s basketball against Connecticut College