2019 Archive

Library Has Big Changes On Horizon — Tuesday, October 29, 2019

The Isothermal Community College Library is changing library catalog systems (a.k.a. “migrating”) at the end of October.  This also means that it is leaving the local CMC Consortium, and it wants this to be as painless for its...

New BLET Program Starts Soon — Tuesday, October 29, 2019

A new daytime Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program will begin Jan. 7, 2020, at Isothermal Community College. The course will be completed May 5, 2020BLET is accredited by the North Carolina Justice Training and Standards Commission and is...

Veterans Will Be Honored At Special Concert — Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Our nation’s veterans will be honored at Isothermal Community College with a special program of music, fireworks and other observances next month.The Salute to Veterans Concert will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. at The Foundation...

Isothermal’s Practical Nurses Earn 100 Percent Pass Rate — Tuesday, October 29, 2019

All 27 of this year’s practical nursing students at Isothermal Community College successfully completed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Students obtained nursing knowledge from the classroom, skills in the nursing lab,...

New Century Scholars earn future promise — Monday, October 28, 2019

Seventy-six seventh graders were inducted into a new class of New Century Scholars during a ceremony at the Foundation at Isothermal Community College on Thursday evening.  The scholar program is in its 17th year and was developed in 2002 by...

Fall Pie Baking Class — Thursday, October 24, 2019

The next installment in our fall baking series will be another informative and hands on class. You will learn how to make an incredible flaky pie crust that will come out perfect every time. You will also learn the proper techniques for rolling,...

WNCW Celebrates 30 Years — Thursday, October 17, 2019

Editor’s Note — This report was originally published in the Oct. 17, 2019, edition of The Daily Courier of Forest City. It is used here with permission. By Bonnie Werlinich BWERLINICH@THEDIGITALCOURIER.COM Oct 17, 2019 4:00 AMWNCW...

WNCW adds “Southern Songs and Stories” — Monday, October 14, 2019

As many of you may have known, Joe Kendrick, director of programming and operations at WNCW, brought his music documentary series, “Southern Songs and Stories” to WNCW last month.  The program started in 2014 with video...

Ireland trip available through Global Distinction program — Friday, October 11, 2019

Have you ever wanted to experience the culture, history and beauty of the Emerald Isle? A new program at Isothermal can give you that chance. The Global Distinction program, which started at Isothermal Community College this fall, is planning a...

New Culinary Class — Thursday, October 10, 2019

Yeast Breads Class This class will be an informative, hands-on class where you will learn the basics of yeast bread baking.  Learn why and how different types of flour are used in a variety of breads.  You will learn how to perform the...

Ribbon cut for new Agribusiness Center — Tuesday, October 08, 2019

SPINDALE (October 8, 2019) — The ribbon was cut for the grand opening of the new Isothermal Agribusiness Center at 671 Oakland Road today. The complex includes a barn with teaching space, a greenhouse and fenced pasture. It will accommodate...

Six Students Graduate From Massage Therapy Program — Friday, August 30, 2019

Six new massage therapists hit the job market this month after they graduated from Isothermal Community College with their certifications. The graduates are Beverly Ward, Georgia Ballard, Conner Davis, Amelia Morris, Laura Lancaster and Kathy...

Matheny named Isothermal’s COO — Monday, August 26, 2019

Stephen Matheny is now chief operating officer of Isothermal Community College, officials said today. Matheny, who has served as the college’s vice president of Administrative Services for 18 years, will continue with those responsibilities...

BLET Experience offers insight on law enforcement career — Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Is a career in law enforcement right for you? Find out at this highly interactive two-session workshop at Isothermal Community College this fall. The BLET Experience will be October 1-2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Health and Public Services...

Awards Ceremony Highlights ICC Convocation — Monday, August 12, 2019

Ten Isothermal Community College staff and faculty members were recognized recently for making outstanding contributions to the institution’s learning environment. The Golden Apple Awards, given since 2006, were developed by...

Meet Mr. Friday Night — Saturday, August 10, 2019

Editor’s Note: This report was originally posted in The Dail Courier of Forest City. It is used here with permission.   FOREST CITY (Aug. 10, 2019) — Every year since 1995, when anyone in Rutherford County tuned into WCAB on a...

Working Together to Avoid Disaster — Friday, March 29, 2019

Cleveland Community College and Isothermal Community Collegeteam up to keep information safe Today, most business and educational institutions conduct a large portion of their work through electronic systems. Records are stored electronically,...