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Open Hearts Art Center Celebrates 20 Years of Creativity and Entrepreneurial Support in WNC

Aug 19, 2025 05:18PM ● By Emma Castleberry

Open Hearts has evolved from a small grassroots initiative into a thriving center that fosters not only creativity but also entrepreneurship through its Supported Employment (SE) program, which Tara Brummett, Clinical Supervisor, spearheaded in 2016.

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Journeys School for the Gifted and Talented Celebrates Grand Opening

Aug 13, 2025 06:00AM ● By WNC Business

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce co-hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, August 8, at 11:30 a.m. to celebrate the grand opening of Journeys School for the Gifted and Talented.

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Community Colleges of Appalachia Signs Transfer Agreement with WGU

Aug 11, 2025 08:47AM ● By WNC Business

The new agreement paves the way for seamless credit transfer and access to scholarships.

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Haywood Builders Establishes Scholarships for Haywood Community College Students

Aug 07, 2025 08:34AM ● By WNC Business

The Haywood Community College Foundation has announced newly established Haywood Builders scholarships to support Truck Driving and Construction program students.

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Balancing Teaching and Craft: Maker-Educators at Haywood Community College

Aug 02, 2025 08:10AM ● By Emma Castleberry

For artists Ilene Kay and Christina Bendo, their roles as educators are deeply intertwined with their work as practicing makers.

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Blue Ridge Community College Awarded $500K Gable Grant from Lowe’s Foundation

Jul 23, 2025 09:38AM ● By WNC Business

The grant will be used to build out hands-on skilled trades training.

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Dr. Dolly Horton Named New Vice President for Instruction at Blue Ridge Community College

Jul 16, 2025 11:18AM ● By WNC Business

In this senior leadership role, Dr. Horton will provide strategic oversight for curriculum and instruction, supporting the College’s mission to offer accessible, high-quality education and training to students across Western North Carolina.

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Never Stop Learning

Jul 14, 2025 08:47AM ● By Meredith Oakley, Public Communications Specialist for WCU Division of Educational Outreach

How Western Carolina University’s Division of Educational Outreach is Powering Growth Across WNC

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PCEA Donates $15,000 to Support Construction Trades Education at McDowell Technical Community College

Jul 03, 2025 03:35PM ● By WNC Business

McDowell Technical Community College announced that the Professional Construction Estimators Association (PCEA) has donated $15,000 to strengthen the college’s Construction Trades programs, helping train the next generation of skilled construction professionals.

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Blue Ridge Community College Cements Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Pathway with East Carolina University

Jun 18, 2025 11:50AM ● By WNC Business

East Carolina University and Blue Ridge Community College signed a bilateral agreement that provides Blue Ridge graduates who meet certain requirements guaranteed admission to ECU’s Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT) program.

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