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Clay Shoot raises more than $17,000 for RichmondCC scholarships
HAMLET — The Richmond Community College Foundation has completed its tally on the net proceeds raised by its annual clay shoot at DeWitt’s Outdoor Sports shooting range in Ellerbe, and the figures are promising.
U.S. Supreme Court gives school choice supporters a big win
RALEIGH — The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a rule banning religious private schools from participating in scholarship programs.
UNCP awarded $3.1M grant to provide scholarships for MSW students
PEMBROKE — UNC Pembroke has been awarded a $3.1 million federal grant which will provide financial assistance over five years for 185 students seeking a master’s degree in social work.
Pee Dee Electric awarding basketball camp scholarships
WADESBORO — Pee Dee Electric is giving two local middle school students the opportunity to hit the hardwood alongside their favorite college basketball athletes and coaches this summer, thanks to Touchstone Energy Sports Camp Scholarships.
RichmondCC scholarships to be offered to all who graduate adult education programs
HAMLET — Richmond Community College rolled out its collaborative plan on Tuesday to reduce the number of people in Richmond and Scotland County who do not have an adult high school education. Part of the plan includes up to $1,000 in scholarship money for students who complete the Adult High School Diploma or High School Equivalency program and continue on at RichmondCC for further education or career training.
Nichols honored as Citizen of the Year at Richmond Community College Foundation Gala
HAMLET — A Scotland County convenience store chain owner was honored this weekend as the Richmond Community College Foundation’s Citizen of the year at its annual Gala and banquet.
Key committee passes bills on military-family scholarships, internships, charters
RALEIGH — The Senate Education Committee took action Wednesday, April 10, on a number of bills, including a law easing rules on welding and manufacturing internships.
Goodman seeks accountability from NC Education Lottery
ROCKINGHAM — One legislator is looking to make the North Carolina Education Lottery pay out more for its intended purpose.
RCC scholarship banquet draws largest crowd in event's history
HAMLET — The Richmond Community College Foundation recognized more than 250 scholarship recipients during its annual awards banquet on Thursday at the Cole Auditorium. The recipients were also given the opportunity to meet donors to thank them for their generosity in helping cover the cost of tuition and textbooks.
SECU Members Awards Scholarships to Five RichmondCC Students
Hamlet, N.C. (July 26, 2017) – Through its member-funded SECU Foundation, State Employees Credit Union has awarded five local students an SECU Continuing Education Scholarship valued at $750 to study at Richmond Community College.