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Gaston College Class Of ’24 Is Biggest Yet
More than 1,200 graduates honored Friday
With 1,225 graduates honored, this was the largest class yet for the college in its history of almost 60 years. The graduates received credentials, diplomas and associate’s degrees from 69 curriculum programs.
CVCC Starts New Internet-Based Program
Educator preparation program helps future teachers
This three-semester program, featuring seven classes available over the Internet, is part of CVCC’s existing early childhood and teacher preparation curriculum programs.
Today In History – May 12
May 12 is the 132nd day of the year (133rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar
Today In History in 2002 former US President Jimmy Carter arrives in Cuba for a five-day visit with Fidel Castro, becoming the first President of the United States, in or out of office, to visit the island since the Cuban Revolution.
Today In History – May 11
May 11 is the 131st day of the year (132nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar
Today In History in 1997 Deep Blue, a chess-playing supercomputer, defeats Garry Kasparov in the last game of the rematch, becoming the first computer to beat a world-champion chess player in a classic match format.
May 11 – Numbers 6:24-26
The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 the Lord make his face shine on you and...
Lincoln County Has Positive Rabies Case
State confirms rabies in dead bat
On Thursday, the North Carolina State Public Health Laboratory confirmed a case of rabies found in a bat in Lincoln County. This is the county’s first report of rabies this year.
Christian Ministry Thanks Bingo Participants
Christian Ministry Thanks Bingo Participants
Last week’s first-ever bingo game raised more than $5,000 for the LINC Home-Delivered Meals Program. The annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive that is co-sponsored by the National Association of Letter-Carriers is May 11th.
Today In History – May 10
May 10 is the 130th day of the year (131st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar
Today In History in 1773 the Parliament of Great Britain passes the Tea Act, designed to save the British East India Company by reducing taxes on its tea and granting it the right to sell tea directly to North America. The legislation leads to the Boston Tea Party.
Today In History – May 9
May 9 is the 129th day of the year (130th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar
Today In History in 1671 Thomas Blood, disguised as a clergyman, attempts to steal England's Crown Jewels from the Tower of London; and in 1901 Australia opens its first national parliament in Melbourne.