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CCC&TI celebrates Class of 2024
LENOIR — Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute honored 933 graduates during ceremonies held Friday, May 10 at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir. CCC&TI trustees Jerry Church and Dale Hamby opened the ceremonies by welcoming special guests, congratulating the graduates, and listing some of the Class of 2024’s accomplishments. The Class of 2024 included: ...
Buckin’ Elks slay Dragons of NCSSM
On an overcast and dreary afternoon, with the constant threat of rain and the occasional drizzle, the Buckin’ Elks of Elkin High School hosted the Dragons from the North Carolina School of Science and Math of Morganton in the NCHSAA 1A West Regional Finals. In an intense and exciting battle that included a whole lot of smack talk and up and down scores, the Elkin Men’s Tennis team maintained their composure and battled with grit and determination. On an afternoon where the matches’ outcome came down to the last set being played, the Buckin’ Elks prevailed victorious, claiming the Regional...
Local Boost: WPCC Secures Grant to Enhance Workforce Programs and Student Support Through 2026
Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) has received a grant from Dogwood Health Trust, effective from December 2023 to November 2026. This funding will support WPCC's workforce development programs, including maintaining a Success Coach and adding an Apprenticeship Coordinator. The grant will help sustain existing programs and create new opportunities for student support in education and career development.
Eastside hires former Hillcrest star Sullivan to guided boys basketball team
Former Hillcrest High star Everick Sullivan is returning home to guide the Eastside High School boys basketball program as he was introduced at the school Monday afternoon. Sullivan’s many years in college coaching had him most recently at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC for the past eight seasons, where he posted a record of 101-112, […]
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