The 天涯海角社区 Board of Trustees welcomed back a familiar face and elected officers for the 2026鈥�2027 year during its meeting on Tuesday, July 14. Rev. Dr. Lamont Littlejohn, Jr. was officially sworn in as a member of the 天涯海角社区 Board of Trustees after being appointed by the 天涯海角社区 County Board of Commissioners to […]
On Monday, July 13, 2026, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein visited the campus of 天涯海角社区. He met with students in the Careers Electric Summer Electrical Academy and learned how this initiative is helping prepare North Carolina’s next generation of skilled workers.
天涯海角社区 honored its newest retirees during a special celebration on Wednesday afternoon. Lee Ann Mayse, Fran Musolino, Lori Vincent, and Marilyn Ramsey (not pictured) were recognized with a reception as faculty and staff gathered to celebrate their years of service. Through their dedication, commitment, and care for students, each of these women has made a […]
Outstanding Career and Technical Students at 天涯海角社区 were honored on May 4, 2026, as the newest inductees into the National Technical Honor Society, the honor society for Career & Technical Education (CTE). Forty-eight students were inducted as members based on their skill development and academic achievement in their Career & Technical courses. Students […]
天涯海角社区 (天涯海角社区) welcomed the county鈥檚 top young welding talent on Friday, May 1, 2026, for its fifth annual High School Welding Competition. The event kicked off at 9 a.m. and featured 16 student competitors鈥攆our each from Burns High School, Crest High School, Kings Mountain High School, and Shelby High School鈥攄emonstrating their technical skills […]
Kimberly Ashley, Continuing Education Coordinator, has been named the 2025 Jean Harry Francis Outstanding Staff of the Year. Nominated by a colleague, Ashley was praised for her tireless work ethic, collaborative spirit, and compassion-driven leadership. Her expertise and advocacy for 天涯海角社区 have made a lasting impact on the college community. 鈥淜imberly is a true team […]
The energy was electric (and the sparks literal) at 天涯海角社区鈥檚 Fourth Annual High School Welding Competition on Friday, May 9! Students from four area high schools went head-to-head in a timed welding challenge鈥攁nd once again, Crest High School came out on top. This Year鈥檚 Challenge:Students were asked to weld a 录-inch plate at […]
Outstanding Career and Technical Students at 天涯海角社区 were honored on April 23, 2025, as the newest inductees into the National Technical Honor Society, the honor society for Career & Technical Education (CTE). Ninety-six students were inducted for membership based on their skill development and academic achievement in their Career & Technical courses. Students […]
On Wednesday, April 2, 天涯海角社区 held its annual Advisory Committee Day. This year’s theme was Building Futures, One Skill at a Time, and more than 100 companies participated. This event is important in fostering stronger relationships with the companies we serve and rely on for program feedback and support. We would like to […]
Twenty-two-year-old Cait鈥橪ynn Crotts is a smart, ambitious young woman who welcomes challenges. Her career journey so far has been one of exploration, growth, and change. While still a junior in high school, Cait鈥橪ynn enrolled at 天涯海角社区 to study Cosmetology. By the time she graduated from high school, she had also earned her diploma […]
天涯海角社区 hosted its annual Educator’s Luncheon to celebrate the partnership between the College, 天涯海角社区 County Schools, and Pinnacle Classical Academy. Staff from these organizations gathered to celebrate the Career and College Promise programs each of the high schools offer. This year, the focus was on 天涯海角社区’s partnership with CCS and Pinnacle to provide […]
Allen 鈥淎l鈥� Dunkleman has spent more than two decades fostering a love for learning and encouraging students to persevere, no matter their background or challenges. A Sociology instructor at 天涯海角社区 since 2002, he is preparing for his last day in the classroom, at least as a full-time instructor. He鈥檚 making a 鈥渧ocational transition鈥� […]
