by Melissa Foust-McCoy Three Clarendon County high school students were recently honored at a Work-Based Learning Signing Day, marking the start of hands-on welding training through Central Carolina Technical College.
SUMTER, SC (04/03/2025) Central Carolina Technical College (CCTC) President Dr. Kevin Pollock has announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2025. President Pollock shared his decision during a Special Called Area
BY ALAYSHA MAPLEalaysha@theitem.com In “Finding Nemo,” Marlin and Dory’s journey across the ocean was filled with unexpected encounters – some friendly, some not so friendly. But if they had ventured
by Melissa McCoy The Manning Rotary Club hosted Misty Hatfield, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Central Carolina Technical College (CCTC), during its meeting on November 6. Hatfield delivered an
BY Walker Lawson BISHOPVILLE, S.C. — The City of Bishopville is set to breathe new life into its downtown area by redeveloping a long-vacant building, thanks to $5 million in
BY ALAYSHA MAPLEalaysha@theitem.com “Come one, come all,” said Nicole Miles as Central Carolina Technical College gears up for a unique event coming to Sumter. CCTC will host “Pit Stop Like
SUMTER, SC (05/23/2024) Central Carolina Technical College has earned the 2024-2025 Military Friendly School designation and the Military Spouse Friendly School award. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were
By MELANIE SMITHmelanie@theitem.com Military veterans, their caretakers and survivors are invited to a community information event next week to sign up on site for any services they may need. The
By TIM LEIBLEtim@theitem.com When Lakewood’s Janiya Ray wakes up in the morning, she only has two things on her mind. She starts by hitting the books. She put in the
BY BRUCE MILLS / THE SUMTER ITEM Sumter Elks Lodge 855 provides a $10,000 check for future scholarships to Central Carolina Technical College’s welding department last week. Department Chairman and
During this time, you may notice law enforcement presence as part of routine safety coordination. There is no cause for concern.