WPCC News Archive
WPCC Interpreting Students Stay Busy!
Morganton, NC – Western Piedmont Community College’s (WPCC) American Sign Language (ASL) Club recently hosted a visit to the College campus by several members of the North Carolina School for the Deaf (NCSD) Student Body Government. The NCSD students led a...
Bank VP: WPCC My True Alma Mater
Morganton, NC—A wise person once remarked that energy and persistence conquer all things. Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) alumnus Barbara Erwin is certainly testament to that philosophy. Now a Community One Bank vice president, Barbara’s educational career...
“WPCC Career Prep Better Than 4-Yr. Degree”
Morganton, NC—As a surveying intern, Kelly Yelton spends his career outdoors, and that suits him just fine. “I love being outdoors and enjoying the four seasons,” he said. “It’s been my dream to advance in my career while being outside.” He works as an...
WPF Seeks Nominations
Morganton, NC –Western Piedmont Foundation (WPF) welcomes nominations from the community for Western Piedmont Community College’s (WPCC) 2014 Outstanding Alumnus Award to be presented at the College’s spring graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 15. Made possible by...
SBC Director Awarded
Morganton, NC –Western Piedmont Community College’s (WPCC) Small Business Center (SBC) Director Eddie McGimsey recently received the annual Innovation Award for Services/Collaboration from the North Carolina Community College System Small Business Center Network...
BLET Fall 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, l-r) are Ronnie Benfield, Paul Mitchell, Justin Walker,...
From Drama Student to Star
Morganton, NC—Now a student at the prestigious Columbia University, Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) graduate Donnie Ray Banks trekked a long and winding road before finding his passion for acting. At the age of 17, Banks joined the Army National Guard, and...
Black History Month Honored
Morganton, NC – As part of Western Piedmont Community College’s (WPCC) Black History Month celebration, WPCC Dean Leslie Dula McKesson will give a presentation entitled “Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow." The free presentation is open to the public and will be held in...