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McDowell Tech Celebrates EMS Graduates at Ceremony Highlighting Service, Survival, and Second Chances

Jan 07, 2026 02:04PM ● By WNC Business

These graduates will soon enter the workforce in McDowell County and throughout the region.

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Blue Ridge Community College Small Business Center Honored for Hurricane Recovery Success Story

Dec 11, 2025 10:12AM ● By WNC Business

Center recognized with 2025 “Business Success Story – Overcoming Challenges” Award by the North Carolina Community College System’s Small Business Center Network

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Haywood Community College's Michelle Harris Honored

Nov 30, 2025 08:19PM ● By WNC Business

Harris was recently names NCMPR 2025 District 2 Communicator of the Year

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Buncombe County Schools' Business Advisory Council Meets to Focus on Students' Future

Nov 14, 2025 03:31PM ● By WNC Business

Recent meeting focused on apprenticeships and how career and technical education courses are preparing students for the future.

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Applications Now Open for Apprenticeship Programs

Nov 13, 2025 08:46AM ● By WNC Business

Blue Ridge Community College and the Henderson County Chamber continue to partner education and employment though local apprenticeship programs. 

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Women in Business: Dr. Laura B. Leatherwood

Oct 30, 2025 04:38AM ● By WNC Business

Leatherwood has led Blue Ridge Community College as president since 2017.

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One Year After Helene: Lessons That Shape Our Future

Sep 23, 2025 12:02PM ● By Dr. Laura B. Leatherwood, President of Blue Ridge Community College

After the storm subsided and devastation surrounded us, our College was needed in new ways, and the needs changed by the day.

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Haywood Community College and NCWorks Co-host Manufacturing Day

Sep 18, 2025 10:21AM ● By Emma Castleberry

This nationally recognized day encourages companies and educational institutions nationwide to open their doors to students, parents, and community leaders to build excitement about manufacturing careers to help communities and future generations thrive.

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Mars Hill University President Tony Floyd to Retire in May 2026

Sep 16, 2025 03:26PM ● By WNC Business

Since joining Mars Hill University as its 22nd president in 2018, Floyd has guided the institution through a period of significant growth.

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Haywood Community College Celebrates 60 Years

Sep 05, 2025 12:48PM ● By WNC Business

To acknowledge this milestone, HCC will host a special event and conduct various recognitions throughout the year.

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