Author: Paula Vess

Event celebrates Dot Roark’s legacy and opens C19’s new studio On Thursday, August 28, 2025, Cleveland Community College celebrated a major milestone with the grand opening of the new home for C19, the College’s public access television channel. Faculty, staff, students, and community members gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony that honored the channel’s rich history […]

On July 10, Cleveland Community College proudly celebrated 29 graduates from its College and Career Readiness program. These individuals achieved a significant milestone by earning either an adult high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate, such as the GED. Several distinguished guests attended the ceremony, including Dr. Stephen Fisher, superintendent of Cleveland County […]

Overcoming Life’s Challenges to Finish High School Makenzie’s high school journey was interrupted in 10th grade, right as the COVID-19 pandemic hit. At 16 years old, she worked 60-hour weeks while caring for her sick grandmother. With overwhelming responsibilities, school had to be put on hold. After her grandmother passed away, Makenzie—then just 17—found herself […]

Cleveland Community College proudly showcased its talent at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, GA, June 23-28. Having already scored first-place finishes at the state level, these 15 exceptional students, along with committed staff accompanying them, were ready to take on the national stage. During the conference, the students seized the opportunity […]

After 18 years of service to Cleveland Community College, Anne Wise, Director of Nursing Programs, will officially retire on July 1. While she may be stepping away from her title, Anne’s impact on the college, the nursing department, and generations of students will resonate for years. A Legacy Rooted in the Classroom A deep love […]

Evie Lewis Finds Her Path to Helping Others At just 19 years old, Evie Lewis has already lived a story full of courage, perseverance, and hope. Now, as she prepares to transfer to Western Carolina University and begin a new chapter, she reflects on the journey that brought her here—and the people who helped along […]

A Journey Thirty Years in the Making Every student’s journey is unique, but some stories are powerful reminders that determination and courage can pave the way for remarkable success. Cleveland Community College is proud to celebrate Ben Jeffries, the recipient of the 2025 Academic Excellence Award, an honor presented by the North Carolina Community College […]

Maycie Norman, a senior at Crest High and a CCC cosmetology student, is taking her talent for design from Shelby to the national stage—with hopes of heading to FIT in New York.

For Taejauna “Tae” Spearman, the road to a career in surgical technology wasn’t straight—it was a winding path filled with challenges, determination, and self-discovery. Now in the final stretch of Cleveland Community College’s Surgical Technology program, Tae is preparing to graduate in May with an Associate in Applied Science in Surgical Technology and an Associate […]

Cleveland Community College students showcased their talent, skill, and professionalism at the 2025 SkillsUSA North Carolina State Conference, held April 9–11 in Greensboro, NC. Competing under this year’s theme, “Ignite Your Potential,” CCC brought a strong team of 44 students, five of whom participated as models. They made their mark in 27 competition categories and […]