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Central Carolina Technical College Area Commission welcomes Dr. Tracy R. Powell
Dr. Tracy R. Powell has joined the Central Carolina Technical College Area Commission as the representative for Lee County. Powell, a Lee County native, brings nearly 20 years of experience in public service, leadership development, organizational str...
Sep 21, 2026, 9:00am EDT
Second Look Charities reaches $162,500 in scholarship support for Kershaw County students
For 13 years, Second Look Charities has been helping Kershaw County students pursue their education at Central Carolina Technical College, turning proceeds from their local thrift shop into life-changing scholarship support. The Camden-based organizat...
Sep 18, 2026, 9:22am EDT
CCTC Foundation Receives $20,000 Duke Energy Foundation Grant to Support Workforce Development
The Central Carolina Technical College (CCTC) Foundation is pleased to announce a $20,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to support TradeShift-CORE, an innovative workforce development initiative designed to prepare individuals for high-demand c...
Sep 11, 2026, 8:50am EDT
Central Carolina Technical College earns SACSCOC reaffirmation through 2036 with no recommendations for improvement
Central Carolina Technical College has been reaffirmed for accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) through 2036. Following a comprehensive review of the college's operations, an onsite peer re...
Jul 27, 2026, 11:22am EDT
The Governor's School for Science and Mathematics visits Central Carolina Technical College
SUMTER, SC - Central Carolina Technical College saw visitors of the younger generation when nearly two dozen rising sixth through eighth graders descended on the Main Campus June 15 through 18 for a week-long camp of STEM learning. Students with the S...
Jun 24, 2026, 4:08pm EDT
Central Carolina Technical College Receives Gift from Leadership South Carolina Class of 2026 to Combat Student Food Insecurity
Central Carolina Technical College announced a gift of from the Leadership South Carolina Class of 2026 as part of the class's statewide service project, "Tree to Table." The gift to CCTC is part of more than $62,000 raised by the class and distributed...
Jun 2, 2026, 3:17pm EDT
Central Carolina Technical College Earns National Recognition
With millions of educational, certification and licensure tests administered around the world every year, the need for secure testing environments and trained testing staff has never been greater. One local test center has set the bar high for other po...
Jun 2, 2026, 2:51pm EDT
Central Carolina Technical College Students Place First and Fourth At Local Welding Skills Competition
Central Carolina Technical College students Chandler Johnson and Brooke Jackson placed first and fourth in their respective welding categories while competing at the 42nd annual South Carolina Technical College (SCTC) Welding Skills Competition. The ...
May 28, 2026, 10:36am EDT
Central Carolina Technical College 2026 Commencement
Central Carolina held its 2026 commencement services on Friday, May 8 at the Sumter County Civic Center. Over 300 students participated as family and friends gathered to celebrate their achievements. The youngest graduate, part of Central Carolina's Du...
May 12, 2026, 2:31pm EDT
Two Central Carolina Technical College Honor Society Students Named to South Carolina Academic Team
How does one become a leader? By witnessing and modeling the leadership qualities of parents, siblings and community members, no doubt. But a person also grows into a leader when they're encouraged and given opportunities to take charge, help others an...
Apr 30, 2026, 8:57am EDT
