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Atop the Class of 2023: Sumter public school valedictorians say parents their biggest influencers and describe getting through high school in a pandemic
Monday, June 12, 2023
BY BRUCE MILLS bruce@theitem.com Sumter School District’s three valedictorians for the Class of 2023 all hail from Sumter, survived high school in a pandemic, and each has chosen a worthy […]
Read MoreSumter’s Next Generation, presented by CCTC: Carlos Waters, Sumter High grad and CCTC student takes leading role in the limitless possibilities of art
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE alaysha@theitem.com Sumter’s Next Generation is a series celebrating Sumter’s Generation Z and their accomplishments in and out of the classroom. At just 19 years old, Carlos Waters is […]
Read MoreSumter United Ministries helps single mother going back to school with computer
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
BY HEATHER COLLINS Sumter United Ministries Choices, choices, choices! It can be argued that our lives can be defined by the choices we make, from simple short-term choices like what color […]
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Congratulations to CCTC Dual Enrollment student Pate Merchant for being a Scholar Athlete nominee
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
SUMTER, SC (WACH) — Throughout this Friday Night Rivals season, Crosby Roofing will recognize an exceptional student athlete from each participating school with a plaque presentation prior to each game. […]
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Sumter’s Next Generation, presented by CCTC: Military kid Collins devoted to pursue art despite adversities
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE alaysha@theitem.com Life comes with its share of colorful ups and monotone downs. Danielle Renee Collins, an 18-year-old Central Carolina Technical College student enrolled in the associate arts program, […]
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Central Carolina Student Ashley Ardis Named 2024 DREAM Scholar
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
SUMTER, SC (03/26/2024) Central Carolina Technical College student Ashley Ardis is one of eight community college students nationwide who was chosen as a 2024 DREAM Scholar by the Achieving the […]
Read MoreThe Grind, presented by The Bank of Clarendon: Lakewood’s Janiya Ray driven to lead Gator track to success
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
By TIM LEIBLEtim@theitem.com When Lakewood’s Janiya Ray wakes up in the morning, she only has two things on her mind. She starts by hitting the books. She put in the […]
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CCTC Holds annual Scholarship Luncheon to honor recipients and donors
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
SUMTER, SC (03/27/2024) The Central Carolina Technical College Foundation hosted its annual scholarship luncheon on March 20 to honor donors and recipients for the 2023-2024 academic year. “It’s an honor […]
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Three Central Carolina Technical College Honor Society Students Named to South Carolina Academic Team
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
SUMTER, SC (04/23/2024) Central Carolina Technical College (CCTC) students Leanne Clyburn, Kaitlynn Moore and Thomas Thornton were selected to be recognized as members of the 2024 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) […]
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CCTC announces Spring 2024 President’s, Dean’s Lists
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
SUMTER, SC (06/05/2024) Central Carolina Technical College announced the Spring 2024 President’s and Dean’s Lists. The President’s List recognizes students who were enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours […]
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