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Fayetteville Technical Community College

November 14, 2019

Military veteran Chris Clark regains freedom with custom leg orthotics

By Jaclyn Shambaugh

Chris Clark was a pioneer. Long before he was a student at FTCC, where he’s completed the Welding program and has now started in Machining, ...

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October 22, 2019

FTCC, Cumberland County break ground on fire and rescue training center

By Alicia Banks

Written by Alicia Banks Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Board of Trustees and the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners broke ground on the future site of ...

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October 18, 2019

Krislyn Bullard commits on court, in classroom

By Jaclyn Shambaugh

Krislyn Bullard thought she had her post-high school plans set. The 5-foot-3 Autryville native was wrapping up her senior year at Lakewood High School and ...

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October 11, 2019

A look into car enthusiast, graduate Marc Barnes

By Alicia Banks

*Note: This profile was written by Scott Panagrosso, an NC Works Career Pathways facilitator, Prosperity Zones 2 & 4, for the North Carolina Department of ...

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September 25, 2019

McKenzie Smith finds student-athlete balance

By Jaclyn Shambaugh

“Yes, we want to win, but these girls are in it because they really love playing volleyball.” — Trojan volleyball player McKenzie Smith   Back ...

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August 15, 2019

Student recipient of top scholarship from funeral service provider

By Alicia Banks

“FTCC really understands the importance of having fellowship with their students, and I absolutely love that.” -Sarah Bammel Service Corporation International (SCI) named Sarah Bammel, ...

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July 26, 2019

Campus 5K set as fundraiser for scholarships

By Alicia Banks

A competition coming to Fayetteville Technical Community College’s campus later this summer is more than just a chance for racers to improve their fitness times. ...

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June 11, 2019

A mother’s choice

By Alicia Banks

An English as a Second Language instructor helped change a family Education has always been a part of Brian and Victor Arevalo’s lives, although memories ...

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May 8, 2019

Trojan student-athletes honored at banquet

By Jaclyn Shambaugh

Fayetteville Tech’s 84 student-athletes were celebrated at the annual athletics banquet, held April 30 in the college’s multi-purpose room. All five sports teams recognized individuals ...

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April 24, 2019

From nature enthusiast to park ranger: Alumni spotlight on Jacob Fields

By Alicia Banks

FTCC is celebrating #CommunityCollegeMonth in April by sharing stories from graduates through the years. Jacob Fields is the last story we’re sharing in this weekly ...

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April 18, 2019

How an analytical mindset paid off: Alumni spotlight on Andrea Blakey

By Alicia Banks

FTCC is celebrating #CommunityCollegeMonth in April by sharing stories from graduates through the years. Andrea Blakey is the second story we’re sharing in this weekly ...

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April 11, 2019

Veteran, entrepreneur and father: Alumni spotlight on Chris Harrison

By Alicia Banks

FTCC is celebrating #CommunityCollegeMonth in April by sharing stories from graduates through the years. Chris Harrison is the first story we’re sharing in this weekly ...