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December 2006
MECC Reveals Plans for Funding Awarded to Area Community Colleges (12/18/06)
Congressman Boucher Announces Federal Funding for Community Colleges in Southwest Virginia (12/14/06)
“MECC Serves Week” Concludes with Christmas Social (12/14/06)
Community Theatre Holds Auditions for A Doll’s House (12/13/06)
MECC Hosts DECA District Leadership Competition (12/07/06)

November 2006
Exchange Program Brings Baxter from Scotland to MECC (11/17/06)
Farmers and Miners Bank Announces Scholarship at MECC (11/06/06)
Job Expo Hosted at MECC on November 8 (11/03/06)
PTK Inducts New Members at MECC (11/03/06)
Guaranteed Interview with CGI-AMS after Completing MECC Training Program (11/03/06)

October 2006
Medal of Honor Recipients Give Special Message to Young Americans (10/27/06)
White Williams Scholarship to Assist MECC Students with Physical Disabilities (10/27/06)
Art Professor Displays Work in MECC’s Slemp Gallery (10/27/06)
Tobacco Scholarship Available at MECC for Eligible Area Residents (10/20/06)
MECC Gets Verizon Foundation Support for ‘Fast Track Program’ (10/20/06)
MECC Foundation holds special event to benefit AIMS Higher Scholarship for Dickenson County students (10/12/06)
Winners Announced in MECC – Lee Regional Medical Center Golf Classic (10/05/06)
Job Expo Hosted at MECC on November 8 (10/05/06)

September 2006
Haunted Forest Opens on Friday the 13th (09/29/06)
Guest Speaker Lozoff at MECC on October 16 (09/29/06)
26th Annual Forum on Education at MECC (09/29/06)
MECC Welcomes Three Medal of Honor Recipients in October (09/22/06)
Francis Gary Powers, Jr. Set to Appear at MECC (09/15/06)
MECC Presents Drawing Exhibition by Chicago Artist, Teresa J. Parker (09/08/06)
MECC Classes Combine Classroom Work with Hands-On Training (09/08/06)

August 2006
Virginia Tech provides scholarship for MECC graduates (08/25/06)
Security Officer In-Service at MECC (08/25/06)
MECC Foundation Event Raises Funds for Ambassador Scholarship (08/25/06)
Upcoming Auditions for Community Theater’s Production of The Dining Room (08/22/06)
Traditional Music Classes for Fall Semester at MECC (08/18/06)
Private Detective/Investigator Course at MECC (08/16/06)
MECC Hosts College Night (08/11/06)
Get a Head-Start on a Fast-Track Program at MECC (08/11/06)
The Larkins Set to Appear at MECC Welcome Week (08/04/06)

July 2006
PBL Members Win at State, Compete at National Conference (07/28/06)
Top Companies, Colleges, and Universities to be Showcased at MECC Expo (07/28/06)
MECC Student Receives Wallen’s Ridge Employee Fund Scholarship (07/21/06)
Exhibit at MECC Features Artists from Virginia and Santa Catarina, Brazil (07/21/06)
MECC-LRMC Tournament Honors Longtime Golf Pro Evans (07/14/06)
MECC Announces Spring Semester President's List (07/14/06)
MECC Announces Spring Semester Honors List (07/14/06)
MECC Announces Spring Semester Merit List (07/14/06)
Governor's School Holds Closing Ceremonies at MECC (07/07/06)

June 2006
Local Teachers Receive Technology Training at MECC (06/30/06)
Sturgill Chosen as First Recipient of Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship (06/15/06)
Winners Announced in Auto World – MECC Golf Classic (06/09/06)
Phillips to Follow Strategic Direction of MECC in New Role (06/01/06)

May 2006
Eastman and MECC Work Together on Electro-Mechanical Specialization (05/11/06)
Awards Ceremony Held at MECC (05/05/06)
Fast Track Reviews Offered This Summer at MECC (05/05/06)
Huge Prizes Hallmark of Auto World-MECC Golf Classic (05/01/06)

April 2006
MECC Installs Courses for Medical Lab Technician Degree (04/28/06)
MECC Graduation Set for May 12 (04/28/06)
MECC Hosts Business Careers Forum (04/21/06)
MECC Hosts Summer Camps and Programs for Area Youth (04/21/06)
MECC Summer Drama Classes Offer Hands-On Experience (04/21/06)
Student Art Show Exhibited at MECC (04/13/06)
The Larkins Set to Appear at MECC Spring Fling (04/13/06)
MECC Foundation Gala to Honor Rosenbalm (04/07/06)

March 2006
Philanthropy Award Presented to Local Leader Isaac (03/31/06)
Criminal Justice Students Receive MECC Scholarships (03/31/06)
PTK Inducts New Members at MECC (03/31/06)
College Students Use Break for Community Service (03/24/06)
Contest Winners Recognized at MECC Festival (03/24/06)
MECC History Department Presents World War II Forum (03/24/06)
MECC Welding Instructor Obtains CWI Licensure (03/17/06)
The Larkins Set to Appear at MECC Spring Fling (03/17/06)
Community Theatre Performs You Can't Take It With You at MECC (03/10/06)
Governor's School Set for June 12-30 at MECC (03/10/06)
MECC Students Travel to Richmond for Legislative Visits (03/10/06)
New Collection in MECC Library Honors Late Professor (03/03/06)

February 2006
MECC Faculty and Staff Show "The Way We See It" (02/24/06)
Local Author Expo at MECC (02/24/06)
First MECC Students Certified through New Program (02/17/06)
MECC Criminal Justice Students Learn about Peacemaking Criminologist (02/17/06)
MECC Launches Dual Enrollment Website (02/10/06)
Medal of Honor Recipient to Speak at MECC (02/10/06)
Agreement Established between MECC and Department of Correctional Education (02/03/06)
MECC History Department Presents World War II Forum (02/03/06)

January 2006
MECC announces fall semester President's List (01/27/06)
MECC announces fall semester Honor's List (01/27/06)
MECC announces fall semester Merit List (01/27/06)
MECC Foundation Announces Establishment of New Scholarship (01/23/06)
MECC Hosts Annual John Fox, Jr. Festival on March 21 (01/13/06)
Southwest Virginia Museum Displays WPA Paintings at MECC (01/09/06)
Community Theatre Announces Auditions for Spring Production at MECC (01/06/06)

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