Six inmates at the Rutherford Correctional Center reached a milestone recently when they earned their GEDs from Isothermal Community College.

North Carolina's community colleges are working to train factory workers comfortable in a new manufacturing world of computers and robots.

Melissa Johnson, a Business Sciences instructor at Isothermal Community College, earned the institution’s highest teaching honor this week.

With tears in her eyes, Anita Patterson accepted her Tanner Award during a special luncheon at Lavender Bistro on Thursday.

For several years Ellenboro Elementary school has been doing its part to combat cardiovascular diseases and stoke by participating in Jump Rope for Heart. But one student has gone above and beyond.

"This is your accomplishment, we are privileged to share that journey with you."

Dr. Kim Gold, vice president of community and workforce education and institutional advancement at Isothermal Community College, congratulated students on accomplishing their education goals during the Adult High School / General Education Development graduation program on Wednesday.

Isothermal Community College officials recently gave special recognition to a dozen students.

Dozens of Isothermal Community College’s finest students were praised for their exceptional academic efforts recently.

With Pomp and Circumstance, approximately 300 students graduated from Isothermal Community College Tuesday night during the Curriculum Annual Commencement held in the Frank and Mabel West Auditorium in the Foundation.

Gardner-Webb University honored the memory of two former students, who passed away far too soon, as they awarded posthumous honorary degrees to the families of Ariane Patterson and Glenda Weaver during spring graduation ceremonies on May 13.

Gardner–Webb University hosted Spring Commencement Monday in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center at 10 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m.  and nearly 750 graduates were honored during the three ceremonies.

A total of 341 students are receiving 409 degrees, diplomas and certificates tonight during the 2013 graduation ceremonies at Isothermal Community College.

"As you make your mark on this world, remember to make a big mark and use a Sharpie too so that it's permanent," commencement speaker Kristian Champion told Rutherford Early College High School (REaCH) seniors during their graduation ceremony Monday night.

What do bored students do when school is out for summer?

Parents and students got the chance to explore many options for those sumer months during the Summer Opportunities Splash (S.O.S.) at Spindale Elementary School on Thursday.

Rutherford County teachers received the recognition they deserve during Teacher Appreciation Week.