The New Campus Grows

Time Frame: 1969-1971

Here is an archive of newspaper articles about the growth of WPCC in the early years. These documents are in PDF format which can be accessed by the free Reader software from Adobe. If you are unable to access these documents and would like additional assistance, please contact the webmaster.

 

Western Piedmont College Moves to New Campus (Caldwellians Among Officials	Lenoir News-Topic	Feb. 28, 1969
Chambers: Much still remains to be Done (For Racial Progress)	Morganton News-Herald	Apr. 4, 1969
A Great Day for Everybody	Morganton News-Herald	May 2, 1969
Sanford Sees Bright Future for WPCC	Morganton News-Herald	May 5, 1969
College Gets $610,000 Federal Grants (WPCC to Add 2 New Buildings)	Morganton News-Herald	May 30, 1969
Open House is Held in New Medical Lab	Morganton News-Herald	Jun. 5, 1969
101 Get Degrees at WPCC Finals (Dr. Evans Speaks)	Morganton News-Herald	Jun. 9, 1969
Art Works Exhibited	Morganton News-Herald	Jun. 11, 1969
Foundation Starts Drive for Community College (For Special Fund Needs)	Morganton News-Herald	Jun. 25, 1969
Typical Class in Drafting	Morganton News-Herald	Jul. 23, 1969
WPCC Graduates Hear Gaston College Head (At Summer Commencement)	Morganton News-Herald	Aug.  22, 1969
Mrs. Moore, Masked Marvel Race Winners (In WPCC Tricycle Contest)	Morganton News-Herald	Nov. 4, 1969
Veterans Raise Flag at WPCC	Morganton News-Herald	Nov. 12, 1969
Western Piedmont Admitted to Membership in N.C. Association	Lenoir News-Topic	Nov. 17, 1969
Groundbreaking Set for Two New WPCC Buildings (Ceremony Planned Thursday)	Valdese News	Jan. 5, 1970
Holding the Silver Shovel	Morganton News-Herald	Jan. 9, 1970
Introduction to Firefighting	Morganton News-Herald	Mar. 11, 1970
Earth Day Cleanup Planned by WPCC (It’s Project HAWG PEN)	Morganton News-Herald	Apr. 17, 1970
Symphony to give Pops Concert (First Open-Air Appearance at WPCC Plaza)	Morganton News-Herald	Apr. 23, 1970
First Man Nurse to Graduate	Morganton News-Herald	May. 21, 1970
Dr. Wey Tells Graduates Vast Changes are Ahead (At WPCC Commencement)	Morganton News-Herald	May 25, 1970
WPCC Offers Horse Shoeing This Fall (12 Week Course)	Valdese News	Sep. 2, 1970
270 New Students at WPCC	Morganton News-Herald	Sep. 3, 1970
Welding Department is Checked in WPCC’s New Building	Morganton News-Herald	Oct. 30, 1970
You Can’t Go Up Creek Without a Paddle (A No-No in Canoe Class)	Morganton News-Herald	Jan. 7, 1971
Western Piedmont Accessible, Innovative, Exciting	Charlotte Observer	Jan. 24, 1971
WPCC Library Gets Its 20,001st Book	Morganton News-Herald	Apr. 7, 1971
Dental Assisting Program Approved	Morganton News-Herald	Apr. 30, 1971
Future of College Grads Discussed by Dr. Scales (At Western Piedmont Commencement)	Morganton News-Herald	May. 26, 1971
Airborne Troops ‘Secure the Campus’ at WPCC	Morganton News-Herald	Jul. 26, 1971
Dedication Speaker Urges Community College Support (WPCC Host at Open House)	Morganton News-Herald	Sep. 20, 1971
Public Invited to Tour WPCC at Open House Sunday	Morganton News-Herald	Sep. 23, 1971
Dr. Phifer Reappointed as Trustee	Morganton News-Herald	Sep. 24, 1971
Talent Available to Local Groups	Morganton News-Herald	Sep.24, 1971
Working for More Beautiful Western Piedmont	Morganton-News Herald	Oct. 18, 1971
Pioneer Week Kickoff	Morganton News-Herald	Oct. 29, 1971
First Graduating Class (First 20 Correctional Officers Receive Diplomas)	Morganton News-Herald	Nov. 3, 1971
She Likes What She’s Doing	Valdese News	Dec. 2, 1971