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Area colleges stand to benefit from state bond proposal

What started off as the governor's plan for $3 billion for infrastructure and transportation projects across the state now looks to benefit North Carolina's community colleges and universities the most, based on a state Senate proposal.

CFCC reacts to president's free college proposal

videoLast night President Barack Obama announced his proposal to offer two years of free community college to students who qualify. The proposal is a grant program, and as such students will need to meet a variety of state and institutional requirements.

Fire college simulates worst-case scenarios

video Firefighters risk their lives to do their job every day, but have you ever wondered about their training? Pender County Firefighters Association and Cape Fear Community College co-sponsored the first fire college event of the year.

Hammerheads partner with Cape Fear Soccer Club; USA football clinic to be held at West Bladen on Saturday

videoWilmington Hammerheads FC has a new partnership with the largest youth club in our region. The Hammerheads are excited about the new partnership, but the players appear to be more focused on their next game. Wilmington will host Richmond at Legion Stadium on Saturday night. A free, one-day clinic that's designed to introduce children to football will be held at West Bladen High on Saturday morning. The clinic will feature Richard Howell, the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Indianapolis Colts.

CFCC invites public to community-wide open house this weekend

On Saturday, April 5, CFCC will hold an open house celebration that offers over 100 educational exhibits for people of all ages. Subjects covered in the exhibits will range from the visual and performing arts, to boat building and marine science, renewable energy, health care, computer technology, skilled trades and much more.

NC community colleges launch new initiative

videoMembers of the NC Community College System are touring different cities and colleges for the next several months to kick off a new initiative. NCReady4Work is an effort to improve community college education across the state.