Paula Vess, Author at 91�첥

A Second Chance, A New Future

Paula Vess — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:31:29 +0000

Bryan Hayes knows the value of perseverance. After leaving high school in the ninth grade, he faced many of the challenges common to adult learners—work responsibilities, family commitments, and life circumstances that made returning to school difficult. But despite the obstacles, Bryan never gave up on his goal of completing his education. That determination led […]

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Shelby High Student Finds Her Spark at 91�첥

Paula Vess — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

When Bryanna Veliz signed up for 91�첥’s Careers Electric Summer Electrical Academy, she wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. She knew she wanted to challenge herself and explore a possible career path. Just a few weeks later, she’s found something much bigger: confidence, purpose and a clear vision for her future. The rising […]

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Kari Lee Turns Second Chance Into Full Ride

Paula Vess — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

When Kari Lee finished high school at Crest, she thought her basketball career had come to an end. After missing her senior season, she didn’t think that she would play again. Then, 91�첥 Women’s Basketball Coach Ford “Scooter” Lawrence reached out. “He contacted me and asked if I wanted to come play,” she […]

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Honoring a Legacy of Kindness, Service and Support

Paula Vess — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:47:17 +0000

When Fran Musolino moved to Cleveland County in 2014, she brought with her 27 years of professional experience from IBM, a strong work ethic and a willingness to embrace a new chapter. What she did not have at the time was a college degree, and finding a job in a new community proved more difficult […]

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Taylor Tongel Explores Welding and What Comes Next

Paula Vess — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:37:32 +0000

When Taylor Tongel signed up for welding classes at 91�첥, she was following her curiosity. “My school doesn’t offer any shop classes.” She wasn’t exactly sure how welding would fit into her future. She simply thought it sounded interesting. “My friends didn’t know what to think when they found out I was taking […]

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Showdown Finalist Turns Personal Journey into Business Concept

Paula Vess — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:48:50 +0000

Stacie Humphries, a Boiling Springs native, is one of only 17 entrepreneurs from across North Carolina selected to participate in the inaugural SBCN Startup Showdown, powered by Wells Fargo Foundation. It is a statewide entrepreneurship initiative launched through the North Carolina Community College System’s 58 community colleges’ Small Business Centers. Humphries, 91�첥’s Small […]

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The Power of Starting Over

Paula Vess — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Turning Life’s Detours into Opportunities When Dandria Bradley enrolled at 91�첥 in the fall of 2006, she wasn’t just choosing a college; she was choosing a new beginning. At 26, Dandria was a single mother navigating job loss and uncertainty, determined to create a better future for herself and her young daughter. Living […]

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Summer Electrical Academy Puts Students on Career Path

Paula Vess — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:18:47 +0000

CCC will welcome 18 local high school students to campus on June 8 for the start of its first Summer Electrical Academy, an eight-week program designed to introduce students to high-demand careers in electrical systems technology. The academy is part of Careers Electric™, a national workforce initiative launched by the Siemens Foundation to […]

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A Head Start on Success

Paula Vess — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:29:04 +0000

Lillianna Scott’s Career and College Promise Experience Lillianna Scott is an intelligent, poised and well-spoken young woman whose college journey began as a high school student. Encouraged by friends who spoke highly of the Career and College Promise (CCP) program, Lillianna saw an opportunity she couldn’t pass up. “I wanted to further my education for […]

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Jordan Diggs, 91�첥’s First Goodnight Transfer Scholar

Paula Vess — Thu, 28 May 2026 15:25:13 +0000

CCC has a new reason to celebrate: Jordan Diggs has been named 91�첥’s first-ever Goodnight Transfer Scholar. Diggs was selected as part of North Carolina State University’s Goodnight Transfer Scholars Program Transfer Class of 2028 and will begin at NC State this fall, where he plans to major in Chemical Engineering. The Goodnight […]

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