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More than 3,000 students to explore careers at Southeastern Community College event
WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WWAY) — More than 3,000 elementary school students from Columbus County Schools and Whiteville City Schools will get a hands-on look at career opportunities during Southeastern Community College’s second Careers on Wheels event. The event is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 22, and will feature vehicles, equipment...
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UNCW trustees to weigh tuition hikes, campus construction plans
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Higher tuition costs and shifting federal loan limits are on the table for UNCW students this Thursday. The university’s Business Affairs Committee is set to review a sweeping agenda that could directly reshape how students pay for their education while greenlighting several major campus construction projects.
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CFCC department director receives statewide award for criminal justice training
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College Senior Program Director Tim Fuss has received a statewide award recognizing his contributions to criminal justice education and training. Fuss received the 2026 Partnership Award from the North Carolina Department of Justice’s Criminal Justice Standards Division. He was recognized during the...
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Brunswick Community College updates nursing program admissions for Fall 2027
BOLIVIA, NC (WWAY) — Brunswick Community College is updating its nursing program admissions process and schedule for Fall 2027 to provide prospective students with greater flexibility. Beginning with the Fall 2027 admission cycle, applicants will no longer need to have their certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification when applying. However,...
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CFCC’s new nursing program director already out, program founder speaks out
Not long after Cape Fear Community College hired Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) Director Karen Sharrah to replace Brenda Holland, a veteran of nearly 30 years, Sharrah resigned after just two months. This follows the departure of half the ADN nursing faculty, likely due to a policy change that increased their required contact hours from 18 to 25.
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The 5th Quarter October 16th, 2026
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — Week 9 of the high school football season brought another round of conference matchups and crosstown rivalries across the Cape Fear region Friday night. WWAY Sports Director Kayla Precht and Ryan Wiener returned for another edition of The 5th Quarter, highlighting the action as teams...
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Thursday Roundup: Russ, West Bladen run past Hobbton 44-8
BLADENBORO – Gaston Russ ran for 248 yards and scored four touchdowns on only seven carries Thursday, Oct. 15 as West Bladen celebrated homecoming with a 44-8 victory against Hobbton in a junior varsity football game at The Castle. Russ, a sophomore, scored on runs of 60, 76, 30...
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CFCC grows apprenticeship program to connect students with local jobs
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is adding new training paths to its apprenticeship program, giving students more ways to learn a trade while helping area businesses find skilled workers. The college is launching five new pre-apprenticeship tracks:. Automotive technician. Carpenter. Early childhood educator. Electrical assistant. Electric...
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City schools tapped fornew model, resources
Come 2027, Clinton City Schools will have a new framework as the district adopts the Community Schools model — a model that names public schools as hubs for not only education but also the mental, emotional and physical well-being of students and their families. The four Lakewood District schools...
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City approves church school, denies duplex
The Clinton City Council approved a zoning request for a new school within Holly Grove Holiness Church, rejected a proposal to convert a two-story home into a duplex and issued several proclamations during its meeting Tuesday night. The council also approved street closures for upcoming events. Members of Holly Grove...
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Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt launches workforce initiative at UNCW focused on cybersecurity
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — North Carolina Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt announced a new workforce development initiative at the University of North Carolina Wilmington aimed at preparing workers for evolving industries, including cybersecurity. Hunt announced the Jobs of the Future initiative during a visit to UNCW’s Center for Cyber Defense...
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UNCW changes requirement title to comply with UNC System equality policy
As part of the UNC Board of Governors’ mandates, UNCW had to submit its annual certification report to ensure compliance with the equality policy. Passed in 2024, the policy “conveys commitment to equality of opportunity and employment across its member institutions.” The August 2026 report outlined changes to a general university course — and the way it handles private scholarships.
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Choppers, cop cars and cranes: SCC rolls out career fair for 3,000 kids
WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - More than 3,000 elementary students will climb through helicopters, public safety vehicles and heavy equipment later this month when Southeastern Community College (SCC) hosts its second Careers on Wheels event. The Oct. 22 event is a partnership between the college, Columbus County Schools and Whiteville City...
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Harrells Christian Academy gets ag grant
HARRELLS — Harrells Christian Academy was recently awarded $15,000 in grant funding by the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (NCTTFC) to purchase two Realityworks guideWELD VR welding simulators. These virtual reality tools, designed to enhance MIG, TIG, and stick welding training through repeated practice, will provide HCA’s Ag Mechanics and Welding students with valuable, hands-on training. Through the virtual welders, students have the unique opportunity to refine their welding techniques before they begin using real welding equipment. According to Realityworks, not only do the immersive guideWELD simulators save on costly welding consumables for beginning welders, but they “offer real-time feedback on crucial welding parameters such as work and travel angles, speed, nozzle-to-plate distance, and weld straightness.” “Welding has been a major request from students, parents, and local agricultural businesses that we have not been able to previously offer,” explained HCA Ag Instructor Lindsay Matthews. Funding for the addition of two welding simulators will help fulfill that request while supporting the continued expansion of Harrells Christian Academy’s Ag Education programming. It will also increase the number of opportunities available to students in HCA’s new Ag Mechanics and Welding programs, support its partnership with the University of Mount Olive, and enrich