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��ĺ�� Appoints New Trustee and Elects Officers

Kendra Haneline — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:30:22 +0000

��ĺ�� Appoints New Trustee and Elects Officers

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July 20, 2026

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The ��ĺ�� Board of Trustees welcomed back a familiar face and elected officers for the 2026–2027 year during its meeting on Tuesday, July 14.

Rev. Dr. Lamont Littlejohn, Jr. was officially sworn in as a member of the ��ĺ�� Board of Trustees after being appointed by the ��ĺ�� County Board of Commissioners to serve a four-year term. His term will expire on June 30, 2030.

Judge Jim Morgan administered the oath of office during the board meeting.

Rev. Littlejohn previously served as a Trustee from 2015 until 2024, serving as chair from 2019 to 2022.

The Board also elected its officers for the upcoming year. Allen Langley was re-elected to continue serving as chair, while Craig DeBrew was elected to serve as vice-chair.

The ��ĺ�� Board of Trustees provides leadership and oversight for the college, helping guide policies and initiatives that support student success, workforce development, and the educational needs of ��ĺ�� County and the surrounding region.

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NC Governor Josh Stein Visits ��ĺ��

Kendra Haneline — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:16:57 +0000

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NC Governor Josh Stein Visits ��ĺ��

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July 15, 2026

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On Monday, July 13, 2026, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein visited the campus of ��ĺ��. 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.

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��ĺ�� Honors Retirees

Kendra Haneline — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:30:32 +0000

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��ĺ�� Honors Retirees

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June 2, 2026

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��ĺ�� 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 lasting impact on ��ĺ��. We are grateful for all they have given to the College and wish them the very best in retirement.

Marilyn Ramsey, Workforce Development Coordinator, 10 years of service
Lee Ann Mayse, Radiography Instructor and Clinical Coordinator, 26 years of service
Fran Musolino, Basic Law Enforcement Training Coordinator, 7 years of service
Lori Vincent, Math Instructor, 13 years of service

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National Technical Honor Society Induction

Kendra Haneline — Tue, 05 May 2026 13:39:05 +0000

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National Technical Honor Society Induction

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May 5, 2026

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Outstanding Career and Technical Students at ��ĺ�� 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 must maintain a 3.0 grade point average, must be pursuing a diploma or degree in any CTI, Business, or Vocational program, must have successfully completed at least two courses from a CTI, Business, or Vocational program, and must have been approved by the current advisor of the chapter to be inducted.

Since 1984, NTHS has been the honor society for CTE, serving high schools, career centers, community and technical colleges, and universities. Recognizing over 50,000 new members annually, NTHS advocates for and empowers all students to pursue the technical and academic skills needed to build their careers and a skilled global workforce.

2026 NTHS Inductees

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Andrew Adams
Donnie Adams
Alexander Algarin
Bethani Allen
Rebecca Arrowood
May Ashe
Tekishia Blaylock
Haley Boice
Makhi Borders
Caylyn Burns
Zorya Burris
James Clayton
Melissa Clinton
Heaven-Leigh Crocker
Destinae Dawkins
Ashlynn Douglas

Andrew Fussell
Hali Gibson
Bryan Hayes
Melanie Holland
Katherine Johnson
Kassie Lambert
Alondra Martinez-Olea
Yasmine McNeely
Malaisha Moore
Mary-Quay Moss
Kendra Murphy
Giuseppe Orlandi
Chae Page
Riley Parker
Zoee Philbeck
Breyanna Phillips

Celia Grace Pribble
Erica Pullen
Aissatou Reyes
Nicholas Robison
Yolanda Roseboro
Shaniqua Ross
Hunter Ruppe
Skyler Sanchez
Quincella Smith
Hannah Swafford
Somer Walls
Damiria White
Tarica Williams
Erin Wilson
Santara Wilson
Cody Wright

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��ĺ�� Hosts the Annual High School Welding Competition

Kendra Haneline — Fri, 01 May 2026 19:28:13 +0000

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��ĺ�� Hosts the Annual High School Welding Competition

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May 1, 2026

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��ĺ�� (��ĺ��) welcomed the county’s 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—four each from Burns High School, Crest High School, Kings Mountain High School, and Shelby High School—demonstrating their technical skills and precision in a hands-on, industry-style challenge. The participants received specific guidelines to complete a weld assembly using the SMAW process, and the welds had to be performed in several different positions.

“This competition highlights not only the students’ technical abilities, but also their dedication, discipline, and readiness to enter the workforce,” said Bruce Mack, ��ĺ��’s vice president of academic affairs. “We’re proud to provide an opportunity that connects education with real-world industry expectations.”

Each participating school’s top competitor received a $500 scholarship to attend ��ĺ��’s welding program, made possible through generous community support. This year’s recipients are as follows:

Burns High School: Carter Hamrick — Margaret P. Goodman Endowed Scholarship

Crest High School: Zack Morrison — Michael David Scott Parsons Endowed Scholarship

Kings Mountain High School: Colt Dixon — ��ĺ�� Association of Government Officials (CAGO) Endowed Scholarship

Shelby High School: Tristen Simpson — Gabe DiBruno Memorial Scholarship

Burns – Carter Hamrick

Crest – Zack Morrison

Kings Mountain – Colt Dixon

Shelby – Tristen Simpson

Prizes for the overall winners of the competition.

1^st Place Prize – Carter Hamrick (Burns) – Lincoln welding hood, welding jacket, and Craftsman welding bag with tools and supplies (tape measure, gloves, pliers, level)

2^nd Place Prize – Braydin Payne (Burns) – Welding tote with tools and supplies (gloves, welding sleeves, level, tape measure, and pliers), and a welding hood.

3^rd Place Prize – Tristen Simpson (Shelby) – Welding tote with welding jacket tools and supplies (gloves, rod holder and file)

1st Place Overall – Carter Hamrick (Burns)

2nd Place Overall – Braydin Payne (Burns)

3rd Place Overall – Tristen Simpson (Shelby)

Top School – Burns High School

1^st Place Welding Plaque to be displayed at the winning school for the year (they will bring this back each year). Made by ��ĺ�� welding instructor, Michael Beaty.

Burns High School Welding Team

All participants received welding hoods, caps, and tumblers, while top finishers earned professional-grade equipment and gear. Burns High School was named Top School, earning a commemorative welding plaque crafted by ��ĺ�� Welding Instructor Michael Beaty, to be displayed at the school for the coming year.

Special Thanks

Sponsors: Arc3, IMA Contractors, Andy Oxy, ��ĺ�� County Economic Development Partnership, ��ĺ�� Foundation, Family of Michael David Scott Parsons, Family of Gabe Dibruno, Family of Margaret Goodman, and ��ĺ�� Association of Government Officials.

Industry Judges: Curtis Rippy, Certified Welding Inspector and Doug Toney, Certified Welding Inspector and ARC3 Representative

��ĺ�� Welding Instructors: Michael Beaty and Jonathon Johnson

CCS High School Welding Instructors: Erik Price and Kevin Owenby from KMHS, Rick Greene from Shelby, Brackston Bivins from Burns, and Wes Stevens from Crest.

Sharon Nivens for coordinating this event!

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��ĺ�� Honors Outstanding Faculty and Staff with Annual Jean Harry Francis Employee Awards

Kendra Haneline — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

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��ĺ�� Honors Outstanding Faculty and Staff with Annual Jean Harry Francis Employee Awards

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September 12, 2025

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��ĺ�� proudly announces the recipients of the 2025 Jean Harry Francis Employee Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions in teaching and staff excellence. This year’s honorees, Kimberly Ashley and Niki Bliss-Carroll, exemplify the values of dedication, leadership, and a deep commitment to student success that are at the heart of the college’s mission.

Kimberly Ashley

2025 Outstanding Staff of the Year Award

Niki Bliss-Carroll

2025 Excellence in Teaching Award

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 ��ĺ�� have made a lasting impact on the college community.

“Kimberly is a true team player and a powerful example of what it means to serve with heart,” her nominator wrote. “She consistently helps others succeed and brings warmth and professionalism to everything she does.”

Niki Bliss-Carroll, Department Chair of English, Communications, and Academic Study Skills, has been awarded the 2025 Jean Harry Francis Excellence in Teaching Award. Her nominations, submitted by a student and a fellow faculty member, highlight her dynamic classroom presence and deep care for students. Described as a “forever student” herself, Bliss-Carroll encourages a culture of continuous learning and personal growth. Her student wrote, “She is the best teacher I’ve ever had. Because of her, I am becoming a better writer and student.”

A colleague noted, “Her classroom is both structured and joyful, a place where students are challenged and supported.”

The awards are named in honor of long-time ��ĺ�� employee Jean Harry Francis, who worked at the college from 1971 to 2003. Throughout her distinguished career, Francis devoted herself to helping students and was recognized with the Excellence in Teaching Award in 1994.

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Crest High Reigns Supreme at ��ĺ��’s Annual Welding Competition

Kendra Haneline — Mon, 12 May 2025 19:06:24 +0000

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Crest High Reigns Supreme at ��ĺ��’s Annual Welding Competition

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May 12, 2025

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The energy was electric (and the sparks literal) at ��ĺ��’s 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—and once again, Crest High School came out on top.

This Year’s Challenge:
Students were asked to weld a ¼-inch plate at a 90-degree angle to a 6-inch plate using SMAW and GMAW processes. They had 2.5 hours to complete their work, which was judged on precision and execution by Curtis Rippy (Maco) and Preston Bone (Digitrol).

$500 Welding Scholarships Awarded to One Top Student From Each School:

Burns: Harrison Waters – Gene Borders Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Crest: Tucker Swofford – Michael David Scott Parsons Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Kings Mountain: Colt Dixon – Habitat for Humanity of ��ĺ�� County Annual Scholarship
Shelby: Rauzel Guel – Gabe Dibruno Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Harrison Waters – Burns

Tucker Swofford – Crest

Colt Dixon – Kings Mtn

Rauzel Guel – Shelby

Top Individual Winners:

Tucker Swofford (Crest)
– Award: Welding bag with DeWalt cordless drill, flashlight, gloves, pliers, wrenches

Carter Bryant (Crest)
– Award: Welding sleeves, level, gloves

Oscar Morlais (Crest)
– Award: Magnet, rod holder, file

All participants received a prize pack: a customized welding hood featuring their school’s mascot, welding cap, gloves, safety glasses, and a cooler bag.

Tucker Swofford – 1st Place Overall

Carter Bryant – 2nd Place Overall

Oscar Morlais – 3rd Place Overall

A New Tradition Begins
��ĺ�� welding instructor Michael Beaty debuted a custom-welded traveling plaque to honor the winning team. The plaque will live at Crest High until next year’s competition.

Quote of the Day
“I’m very proud of them. This is a chance for them to showcase their skills. This competition is all about the kids.”
— Wes Stevens, Crest High Welding Instructor

Thanks to Our Sponsors
Special thanks to Andy Oxy, Arc3, IMA Contractors, the ��ĺ�� Foundation and the families of Michael David Scott Parsons, Gabe Dibruno, and Gene Borders, and Habitat for Humanity of ��ĺ�� County for making this event possible.

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National Technical Honor Society Induction

Kendra Haneline — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:04:41 +0000

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April 25, 2025

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Outstanding Career and Technical Students at ��ĺ�� 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 must maintain a 3.0 grade point average, must be pursuing a diploma or degree in any CTI, Business, or Vocational program, must have successfully completed at least two courses from a CTI, Business, or Vocational program, and must have been approved by the current advisor of the chapter to be inducted.

Congratulations to the new inductees of the National Technical Honor Society
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Vanessa Rosado Aguilar
Tyrekia Allen
Lauren Black
Kailie Bland
Letha Blevins
Brandi Bradley
Faith Brooks
Ashley Brown
Payton Burdick
Ashley Burnette
Takharia Camp
Allison Carter
Lindsey Carver
Kendall Chupp
Merisha Cline
Terri Davis
Jullien Davis
Matthew Denton
Tessa Dycus
Adair Eaddy
Jacob Eckard
Rachel Reese Elliott
Hannah Fleming
Sherri Ford
Joseph Francis
Alexandra Franklin
Nashaunderese Fulwiley
Kaylee Glover
Connor Goodson
Kaylee Gunter
Johnathan Hamrick
Brittany Harper

Cirarra Harris
Marissa Hayes
Miranda Henson
Alexis Hillegass
Luke Hobart
Veronica Horne
Abby Howell
Noah Howell
Jaydon Huntsinger
Amber Hutchins
Lydia Jimenez
Evette Johnson
Kiersten Kassner
Rachael Kish
Diannetae Lawrence
Breanna Littlejohn
Casey Mauney
Briana McCluney
Catherine Meininger
Landon Monroe
Mary Moore
Nadia Moore
Alyssa Murray
Angela Nixon
Madison Nodine
Kaylee Oates
Shirley Olson
Adrian Osocio-Vasquez
Marquesha Patterson
Eric Pegg
Christian Perez-Dorta
Nija Prescod

La’Jessica Rainey
Lainee Ramsey
Noah Reed
Jakayla Ross
Raven Rudisell
Alexandria Ruffin
Hitzuri Corona Saenz
Karina Salgado
Lavender Sams
Allison Setzer
Madison Shank
Alexis Shaver
Cecilia Short
Emily Sinclair
Alana Singleton
Kasey Smith
Alma Smith
Serena Spearman
Kennedy Spickler
Kimberly Spiekerman
Raymond Hunt Sr
Angie Stiles
Sunshine Summitt
Payton Tesseneer
Ka’layshia Thompson
Zajaira Trejo
Melissa Victor
Robert Webb
Josey Whaley
Courtney Whisnant
Shaun Whisnant
Leah Whisnant

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��ĺ�� Celebrates Collaboration with Local Businesses on Advisory Day

Kendra Haneline — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:53:03 +0000

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��ĺ�� Celebrates Collaboration with Local Businesses on Advisory Day

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April 3, 2025

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On Wednesday, April 2, ��ĺ�� 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 thank ��ĺ�� County Economic Development Partnership and the City of Shelby for sponsoring this year’s event.

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Cait’Lynn Crotts: A Journey of Growth, Adaptability, and Success

Kendra Haneline — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

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Cait’Lynn Crotts: A Journey of Growth, Adaptability, and Success

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February 5, 2025

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Twenty-two-year-old Cait’Lynn 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’Lynn enrolled at ��ĺ�� to study Cosmetology. By the time she graduated from high school, she had also earned her diploma in Cosmetology. “I’m an overachiever,” she admits with a smile.

After graduation, she continued her education at ��ĺ�� by enrolling in the Associate in Applied Science in Office Administration program. Her initial plan was to open her own salon, and she realized that additional skills would be essential for a successful business. However, she noted, “That’s not the plan anymore.”

In 2023, Cait’Lynn began working as the office manager for Bloom Esthetics Day Spa, a new venture founded by ��ĺ�� alumna Abee Newton Jones. This opportunity shifted Cait’Lynn’s career path. “Working at Bloom has taught me a whole lot, and I’m happy to be where I am right now,” she shared.

As an office manager, Cait’Lynn’s responsibilities go beyond a traditional desk job. She handles various tasks, including reception duties, scheduling appointments, managing payroll and inventory, troubleshooting client issues, and even stepping in as the handyman when necessary. “I love my job. I have an amazing boss and a great team,” she remarked.

Her background in Cosmetology is also beneficial in her day-to-day work. “I use what I learned in Cosmetology every day. That knowledge helps me educate clients on the services we offer,” she explained. “I really do utilize all my degrees here.”

Looking ahead, Cait’Lynn plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in management and marketing from Western Carolina University. Though she is uncertain of what the future holds, she is currently enjoying her journey, embracing the challenges of her job, and continuing to grow both personally and professionally.

With her dedication, adaptability, and passion for problem-solving, Cait’Lynn Crotts is undoubtedly on the path to success, whatever that may look like.

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