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After near-death experience, Waxhaw woman enrolled at South Piedmont. She’s since trained more than 2,500 people to do CPR.

Ten years ago, Karen Ledford nearly died of cardiac arrest. She collapsed in her home. Her husband called 911 and neighbors for help. Her neighbors performed CPR until paramedics arrived. She was unresponsive for 30 minutes before she regained a pulse. When she recovered, Ledford was determined to use her near-death experience to help others. […]

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South Piedmont Inducts 19 Students into International Honor Society

South Piedmont Community College inducted 19 students into its chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, during a ceremony on April 16. “Our PTK inductees have committed themselves to academic excellence, and now their hard work, perseverance, and consistency is being rewarded. Congratulations to all,” said President Dr. Maria Pharr. […]

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South Piedmont Now Offering Spanish Interpreter Program

South Piedmont Community College is now offering a Spanish Interpreter program, an ideal choice for anyone interested in languages and helping others. It is the only program of its kind in western North Carolina. “Spanish interpreters are in high demand across a variety of settings, from schools to hospitals. Whether they’re assisting parents in enrolling […]

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UNION COUNTY JOB FAIR 2024

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