WPCC News Archive
Draughn Senior: Tuition-Waived CCP Classes Appeal to Me!
Morganton, NC— Draughn High School senior Scarlett Wall wants the most that her high school years can offer. “Taking a traditional set of courses was not the best fit for me,” Scarlett explained. “The ability to gain college credits for transfer to a higher education...
ASC Offers E-Tutoring!
If you need help in math, reading, or writing, but can’t make it to the Academic Success Center (ASC), we are now offering E-Tutoring! WPCC's Academic Success Center E-tutoring in math, reading and writing is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 11...
Director Completes MESH Certification
Morganton, NC – Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) Director of Customized Training & Development Nick Saturno was recently notified by the Board of Directors of the Manager of Environmental, Safety and Health (MESH) Program of his successful completion of...
Dean Lee Kiser Honored By State Organization
Morganton, NC – Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) Dean of Workforce & Professional Development Lee Kiser was awarded recently as 2014 Educator of the Year by the NC Waterworks Operators Association (NCWOA). Kiser was recognized for his devotion, leadership...
Congrats to Fall 2014 BLET Graduates!
Morganton, NC – Western Piedmont Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Academy held a fall graduation ceremony recently that followed 17 weeks of rigorous student training. Shown (front row, l-r) are Casey Slate, Jennifer Gonzales, John Hood II,...
College Interpreting Ed Students Volunteer!
Morganton, NC – Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) Interpreting Education students recently volunteered at a holiday event hosted by the Department of Health and Human Services Morganton Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. Participating...
College Coordinator & Her Pottery Featured in Book!
Morganton, NC – Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) Professional Crafts Program Coordinator Courtney Long is a featured artist in John Britt’s new book, “A Complete Guide to Midrange Glazes.” Britt seeks to demystify the midrange pottery process by covering a...
Local Law Enforcement Officers Investigate Mock Crime Scenes
Morganton, NC –Western Piedmont Community College’s (WPCC) Law Enforcement Training Center recently hosted Basic Homicide Investigation Training on the College campus. Offered by Southeastern Investigative Group, the five-day course included two days of classroom...
Celebrating 30 Years of NCCCS Small Business Centers!
MORGANTON– The Small Business Center Network of the NC Community College System (NCCCS) is celebrating 30 years of providing support and assistance to small businesses and start-ups across North Carolina. Small Business Centers (SBCs) are located at each of the...
Student’s College Decision Made With Head & Heart
Morganton, NC—For Jimmy Merriman, going to college was a decision made with his head and his heart. Now a first year Nursing student at Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC), Jimmy knew he had the natural inclination toward science and biology. He enjoyed his high...