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Remember Western NC.

Great news for WNC and Rutherford County! axios.com/local/charlott…

I was inspired to visit Lake Lure and Chimney Rock this week. As they work to rebuild, I hope everyone will consider supporting them. vimeo.com/1042027813

Only Gary Crunkleton would begin our conversation with a reference to The Deer Hunter. It was a delight to honor the newly opened Crunkleton in Raleigh, as well as to reconnect with Gary. indyweek.com/food-and-drink…

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Melissa Singler’s journey from dropping out of high school to leading Robeson Community College is a powerful reminder that setbacks can shape strong leaders. Her story is proof that determination and community support can change lives for the better. ednc.org/how-a-rocky-ed…

The major JetZero news of recent weeks spotlighted the deep value of our community colleges and broader higher education ecosystem. spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/n…

Hundreds of NC leaders gathered for the Financial Aid Summit to discuss help more students access college, careers, and the military. Columbus County Schools showed what is possible—boosting FAFSA completion from 60% to 84% in just two years. ednc.org/third-annual-f…

Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt visited Pitt Community College to spotlight their hands-on STEM and early childhood education programs. ednc.org/06-19-25-lt-go…

Big news for NC high school seniors: Starting in 2025-26, students with a 2.8+ weighted GPA will be automatically connected to dozens of colleges and universities statewide through the new NC College Connect program. ednc.org/nc-college-con…

North Carolina’s community colleges are powering the workforce of tomorrow—think advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, and more. Hear from John Loyack on how flexible training and lifelong learning are shaping the state’s economy via the The Charlotte Ledger charlotteledger.substack.com/p/how-communit…

So UNC is a CBB powerhouse and Duke is a G-League team?

The first Food is Medicine Symposium spotlighted how community-based organizations and health care partners are teaming up to deliver nutritious, locally grown food as part of patient care in NC. ednc.org/north-carolina…

BREAKING: UNC beats out archrival NC State in securing a commitment from Peach State edge rusher Lawrence Brown. Read: 247sports.com/college/north-…