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Central Carolina Technical College Announces Presidential Candidate Finalists
Monday, August 18, 2025
Sumter, SC (08/18/2025) — Central Carolina Technical College (CCTC) has announced four distinguished finalists in its search for the college’s next president. Each candidate will participate in interviews at CCTC […]
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CCTC awarded $1.4 million federal grant to continue Student Support Services program
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Central Carolina Technical College has received a federal grant in excess of $1 million to continue its TRIO Student Support Services program from 2025 to 2030. The program will serve […]
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Rotary Club of Sumter–Gamecock City Creates Endowed Scholarship for CCTC Students
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The Rotary Club of Sumter–Gamecock City is creating a lasting legacy of support for Central Carolina Technical College students. Rotary Scholarship Chair Cliff Goodwin recently presented Misty Hatfield, Vice President for Institutional […]
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Wilbanks is new Central Carolina Technical College president
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
BY BRUCE MILLSbruce@theitem.com The Central Carolina Technical College Area Commission has selected Jennifer Wilbanks as the college’s new president, according to a college news release on Tuesday. A veteran of […]
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Melissa Thompson selected as Top Titan for third quarter of 2025
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Congratulations to Melissa Thompson for being selected as CCTC’s Top Titan for the third quarter of 2025. From New Student Orientation to Fall Kick-Off, and even the very first day […]
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Thompson, Central Carolina Technical College to partner on electrical apprenticeship program
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
BY BRUCE MILLS bruce@theitem.com Thompson Construction Group and Central Carolina Technical College are partnering to offer a customized electrical apprenticeship program that will in turn benefit both entities. Central Carolina’s short-term […]
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CCTC ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: DEANNA BURRESS
Monday, September 29, 2025
Deanna Burress graduated from Central Carolina Technical College in 2021 with an Associate of Arts degree. She chose CCTC for its positive reputation in the community, a degree program that […]
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Titan Up! Central Carolina Unlocks the Future of Online Learning
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
By Zeniya Cooley Central Carolina is advancing its mission of excellence in teaching and learning through its new quality enhancement plan (QEP), Titan Up! Online Learning Unlocked, which is currently […]
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eSTEAM Sumter Festival aims to create spark in local careers
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Talent showcase continues to grow, increased focus on higher schoolers, adults. BY BRUCE MILLSbruce@theitem.com What do 7,000 people, including thousands of curious school-age kids, 97 exhibitors, a couple dozen schools, […]
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Sumter Elks Lodge Contributes $7,500 to CCTC Foundation for Student Toolkits
Monday, November 17, 2025
Sumter Elks Lodge 855 donated $7,500 to the CCTC Foundation to support Industrial and Engineering Technology students by providing essential toolkits. This contribution follows a generous $10,000 gift last year, […]
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