Beaufort County Early College High School Celebrates the Class of 2026
Beaufort County Early College High School (BCECHS) honored its Class of 2026 during a graduation ceremony held at the Washington High School auditorium. The dual enrollment program, based on the campus of Beaufort County Community College (BCCC), awarded high school diplomas to 53 students. Together, the Class of 2026 earned a combined total of at […]
Area Students Put Their Skills to the Test at Welding Competition
On April 14, Beaufort County Community College welcomed dual-enrolled students from high schools in the college’s four-county service area for a regional welding competition sponsored by NC East Alliance, a regional economic development organization representing 29 counties. Beaufort CCC now teaches welding classes at high schools in Beaufort, Hyde, Tyrrell, and Washington, its entire service […]
Finding Her Footing: Zofia Cheeseman Discovers a Math and Economics Career at Beaufort CCC
For most of her life, Zofia Cheeseman built her life and schedule around being a gymnast until a health scare forced her to look at her life off the mat. A dual-enrolled student at Beaufort County Community College and Beaufort County Early College High School and a successful math tutor, she is finishing two associate […]
Lexie Alligood Finds Her Calling Through Early College and Faith
For Lexie Alligood, the path forward is coming into focus earlier than most. In her final year at Beaufort County Early College High School, Alligood is on track to graduate with a high school diploma and two associate degrees from Beaufort County Community College, an Associate in Arts and an Associate in Science. While many […]
First-Generation College Student Valeria Cordova-Guerrero Finds Her Voice and Her Future in Radiology
[Para leer este artículo en español, haga clic en el botón de traducir en la esquina inferior izquierda.] When Valeria Cordova-Guerrero learned that her neighbor had died from overexposure to radiation during cancer treatment, she reacted differently than most teenagers. Instead of accepting the loss, she became determined to make an impact. That drive led […]
Finding Her Focus: Early College Student Saoirse Casey Discovers a Future in Biology
When Saoirse Casey enrolled at Beaufort County Early College High School, she thought she knew her limits. She liked English, avoided math, and planned to earn an Associate in Arts before transferring to a university. Two years and a pivotal biology lab later, the Beaufort County Community College dual-enrolled student is on track to complete […]
From Backyard Bugs to Museum Halls: Tanith Huggins Sets Course for NC State
Tanith Huggins has spent her life chasing insects, studying fossils, and racing horses, and now she’s headed to North Carolina State University to bring it all together. A recent graduate of both Beaufort County Early College High School and Beaufort County Community College, Huggins earned an Associate in Arts and an Associate in Science alongside […]
Beaufort CCC Sees 47% Jump in Credentials Earned by High School Students
Beaufort County Community College awarded 47% more degrees, diplomas, and certificates to high school students in the 2024–2025 academic year compared to the previous year, reflecting a major expansion in dual enrollment through the Career & College Promise (CCP) program or early college high schools. The total number of students taking advantage of dual-enrollment programs […]
Four High School Students Sign Pre-Apprenticeship Agreements Through BeauPros Program
Four high school students from Beaufort County officially signed pre-apprenticeship agreements with local employers through BeauPros, a new partnership that connects students with hands-on career training and postsecondary opportunities. The BeauPros program is a collaboration between Beaufort County Community College (Beaufort CCC), Beaufort County Schools, and leading local industries. It allows students to begin technical […]
Columbia Early College High School Honors Class of 2025
Columbia Early College High School held its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025, recognizing 49 students for completing their high school education. Thanks to the school’s dual enrollment partnership with Beaufort County Community College (Beaufort CCC), many graduates also earned college credentials before receiving their diplomas. Graduates Earn College Degrees, Save on Tuition Ten […]