Bryan Hayes knows the value of perseverance. After leaving high school in the ninth grade, he faced many of the challenges common to adult learners鈥攚ork responsibilities, family commitments, and life circumstances that made returning to school difficult. But despite the obstacles, Bryan never gave up on his goal of completing his education. That determination led […]
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 […]
When Bryanna Veliz signed up for 天涯海角社区’s Careers Electric Summer Electrical Academy, she wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. She knew she wanted to challenge herself and explore a possible career path. Just a few weeks later, she’s found something much bigger: confidence, purpose and a clear vision for her future. The rising […]
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.
When Kari Lee finished high school at Crest, she thought her basketball career had come to an end. After missing her senior season, she didn鈥檛 think that she would play again. Then, 天涯海角社区 Women鈥檚 Basketball Coach Ford 鈥淪cooter鈥� Lawrence reached out. 鈥淗e contacted me and asked if I wanted to come play,鈥� she […]
When Fran Musolino moved to 天涯海角社区 County in 2014, she brought with her 27 years of professional experience from IBM, a strong work ethic and a willingness to embrace a new chapter. What she did not have at the time was a college degree, and finding a job in a new community proved more difficult […]
When Taylor Tongel signed up for welding classes at 天涯海角社区, she was following her curiosity. 鈥淢y school doesn鈥檛 offer any shop classes.鈥� She wasn’t exactly sure how welding would fit into her future. She simply thought it sounded interesting. 鈥淢y friends didn鈥檛 know what to think when they found out I was taking […]
Stacie Humphries, a Boiling Springs native, is one of only 17 entrepreneurs from across North Carolina selected to participate in the inaugural SBCN Startup Showdown, powered by Wells Fargo Foundation. It is a statewide entrepreneurship initiative launched through the North Carolina Community College System鈥檚 58 community colleges鈥� Small Business Centers. Humphries, 天涯海角社区鈥檚 Small […]
Turning Life鈥檚 Detours into Opportunities When Dandria Bradley enrolled at 天涯海角社区 in the fall of 2006, she wasn鈥檛 just choosing a college; she was choosing a new beginning. At 26, Dandria was a single mother navigating job loss and uncertainty, determined to create a better future for herself and her young daughter. Living […]
天涯海角社区 will welcome 18 local high school students to campus on June 8 for the start of its first Summer Electrical Academy, an eight-week program designed to introduce students to high-demand careers in electrical systems technology. The academy is part of Careers Electric鈩�, a national workforce initiative launched by the Siemens Foundation to […]
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 […]
Lillianna Scott’s Career and College Promise Experience Lillianna Scott is an intelligent, poised and well-spoken young woman whose college journey began as a high school student. Encouraged by friends who spoke highly of the Career and College Promise (CCP) program, Lillianna saw an opportunity she couldn鈥檛 pass up. 鈥淚 wanted to further my education for […]
