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December 2005
Regis University Offers MECC Students Seamless Transfer (12/19/05)
"MECC Serves Week" Concludes with Christmas Social (12/12/05)
Winebarger Reflects on Tenure at MECC (12/5/05)

November 2005
MECC Scholarship Available to Area High School Students (11/18/05)
The Troupe Takes Part in "Week of Theater" at MECC (11/7/05)
Mountain Empire Community Theatre Stages First Performances (11/7/05)

October 2005
Verizon Presents Grant to MECC for Small Business Development (10/24/05)
MECC Instructor Shows Work in Slemp Gallery (10/21/05)
PTK Inducts New Members at MECC (10/21/05)
MECC Awards VACHE Grant to Local Schools (10/07/05)
Upcoming Job Expo Hosted at MECC (10/07/05)
Free Identity Theft Seminar at Jetty Baker Center (10/07/05)

September 2005
Former Student and Employee Now Chairs MECC Board (09/23/05)
MECC Hosts 10th Annual Haunted Forest for Student Scholarships (09/23/05)
VCCS announces statewide articulation pact (09/14/04)
MECC Considers Using Buses as a Solution to Rising Gas Costs (09/09/05)
E-Commerce Symposiums at MECC and SWVCC Announced (09/09/05)
Former Work-Study Student Believes MECC is Excellent Stepping Stone (09/02/05)
MECC addresses gas price rise and its effect on students and employees (09/01/05)

August 2005
Artist Uses Non-Traditional Surfaces for Exhibit at MECC (08/26/05)
Grant Program Benefits MECC Students in Foster Care (08/26/05)
"Welcome Week" Kicks Off Fall Semester at MECC (08/19/05)
Certified Legal Assistant Develops Online Course at MECC (08/12/05)
SBA Presents Access to Capital Workshop for Small Business in Abingdon (08/12/05)
MECC Foundation Event Raises Funds for Ambassador Scholarship (08/12/05)

July 2005
CPR Training Grows at MECC (07/29/05)
Chance to Win $500 Scholarship at MECC Open House (07/29/05)
MECC Foundation Announces the Award of Three Buccaneer Scholarships (07/22/05)
Future MECC Student Receives Wallen's Ridge Employee Fund Scholarship (07/22/05)
AST Faculty Hosts Luncheon for Internship Participants at MECC (07/22/05)
Chance to Win $500 Scholarship at MECC Open House (07/15/05)
Coca-Cola Scholarship One of Many Awarded to MECC Student (07/15/05)
MECC Offers 1st Annual Mountain Music School (07/15/05)
Students Receive Scholarships through Wellmont, MECC Foundation Partnership (07/08/05)
Distance Education Opportunities for MECC Accounting Students (07/08/05)
Job Shadowing Program at MECC Prepares Students for Workplace (07/08/05)
College Prep Program Offered for Lee High Students (07/08/05)

June 2005
MECC and Southwest Virginia Museum Bring Local History to Students (06/24/05)
Governor's School Drama Students Host Public Performance (06/24/05)
Winners Announced in Auto World – MECC Golf Classic (06/24/05)
MECC Awarded National Grant to Help More Students Succeed (06/20/05)
Paralegal Program Developments Offer New Opportunities (06/17/05)
MECC Offers 1st Annual Mountain Music School (06/17/05)
MECC and Local Schools Receive Software through Training (06/10/05)
"Explorations" Showcases Creativity and Talent at MECC (06/03/05)
Review is Goal of MECC Math Assessment Prep Guide (06/03/05)

May 2005
New Peoples Bank Creates Scholarship for MECC Students (05/27/05)
MECC Diplomats Participate in "Tools for Schools" Drive (05/27/05)
MECC Software Specialist Students Receive Certifications and Honors (05/27/05)
Graduating Couple Utilized MECC Support System (05/20/05)
MECC Summer Drama Classes Offer Hands-On Experience (05/20/05)
MECC Hosts Summer Camps for Area Youth (05/20/05)
Awards Ceremony Held at MECC (05/13/05)
MECC Martial Arts Student Wins at AAU Competition (05/13/05)
Contest Winners Recognized at MECC Festival (05/06/05)
MECC to begin part-time RN program (05/06/05)

April 2005
MECC Graduation Set for May 13 (04/29/05)
PTK Participates in Project Graduation at MECC (04/29/05)
MECC Foundation Gala to honor Janette Carter (04/29/05)
Golf Tournament to Benefit Scholarships at MECC (04/21/05)
MECC and Longwood University Sign Articulation Agreement (04/21/05)
MECC's Daniels Receives National Certification in Interpretation (04/15/05)
High School Students Explore Careers at MECC (04/15/05)
MECC Hosts World War II Veteran Featured on HBO (04/15/05)
MECC Hosts Open House in Pennington Gap (04/08/05)
Wallen's Ridge Donates, Creates Scholarship with MECC (04/01/05)
MECC Professor Receives Second Teaching Award (04/01/05)

March 2005
PTK Inducts New Members at MECC (03/28/05)
College Students Use Break for Community Service (03/21/05)
MECC Professor Showcases Photography at Slemp Gallery (03/04/05)
Welding Contest Hosted by MECC (03/04/05)

February 2005
Progress Energy Makes Donation to MECC Miner Program (02/18/05)
Emerging Singer/Songwriter to Perform at MECC (02/18/05)
MECC Students Travel to Richmond for Legislative Visits (02/14/05)
MECC Announces Short Story & Poetry Contests (02/14/05)
AccessUVa Extended to MECC Students (02/04/05)
MECC Hosts 29th Annual John Fox, Jr. Festival (02/04/05)

January 2005
MECC announces fall semester President's / Honor's / Merit Lists (01/28/05)
MECC Foundation Surpasses Campaign Goal (01/28/05)
MECC Ranks First in Financial Aid to Students (01/24/05)
National Phlebotomy Association Certifies MECC Students (01/24/05)
MECC Offers a Start on In-Demand Degrees (01/24/05)
Artists Show Paintings at MECC's Slemp Gallery (01/14/05)
MECC Class Gains Experience at Community Center Cabin (01/07/05)

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