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MCC Unveils Improvements to Gun Ranges

June 2, 2026

Because of its renowned Gunsmithing program, the MCC campus features live firing ranges. Since the early 1980s, MCC has had a 100-yard firing range on its campus. In 2019, MCC expanded by adding an additional shorter bay for increased training capacity.  The ranges allow Gunsmithing students to test-fire their projects on campus, basic law enforcement students conduct firearms practice at these ranges, and regional law enforcement entities update and complete their training requirements on the two MCC firing ranges. This year MCC has made significant upgrades to both ranges. The Long Range, closest to the Gunsmithing classrooms in Blair Hall, now features a new 12×40 lean-to structure to shelter shooters

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Annual MCC Foundation Awards

February 17, 2026

The MCC Foundation Board awarded its Humanitarian of the Year and Fundraiser/Friendraiser of the Year Awards at its February 2026 meeting. Award recipients were on hand to receive personal thank-yous in addition to commemorative pottery gifts crafted by members of MCC’s Heritage Crafts Program. The Humanitarian Award is given to the individual or group which most exemplifies a spirit of goodwill and generosity not only to the benefit of Montgomery Community College, but the community at large. This year’s Humanitarian of the Year award was posthumously awarded to Dr. Benny Bryant Hampton. Dr. Hampton served as the third President at Montgomery Community College, from 1984-1992. A man dedicated to education,

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Groovin’ for Good Raises Money for Scholarships

September 29, 2025

Over 250 friends of the college were Groovin’ for Good, gathering at the Garner Center in Troy for MCC’s annual auction fundraiser on Friday, September 26th. Meal and refreshments were provided by Valerie Ingram, while the group enjoyed disco music provided by DJ Mann. Dusty Caviness and Kat McRae won the best costume contest. The event raised around $30,000 in funds for student scholarships! Tom and Susan Eggleston were winners of the evening’s $5,000 grand prize drawing. We extend sincere appreciation to all who supported the event, especially our sponsors: Platinum Disco Ball Sponsor Jordan Lumber; Gold Sponsors McRae Industries and Michael Hayes of Edward Jones Investments; Bronze Sponsors First

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Work Ethic = Success

March 24, 2025

Colin Bryant hails from Taylorsville, North Carolina located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Alexander County is a rural community with plenty of outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing and ample space to shoot guns. Colin’s grandfather, Patrick Bryant, after retiring as a flight deck Safety Chief aboard the USS Enterprise, became a gunsmith in Memphis, Tennessee. He made one of the first rifles Colin ever shot at age five. Colin continued his affinity for firearms through scouting where he learned the fundamentals of marksmanship and safety. After graduating from Alexander Central High School in 2019, Colin enrolled at Appalachian State University. For many reasons, Colin really struggled. He

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MCC Foundation Celebrates Generosity with Awards

February 12, 2025

Each year the Montgomery Community College Foundation celebrates the generosity and accomplishments of its top individual contributors. The 2024 Fundraiser/Friendraiser of the Year Award goes to Oliver and Wanda Sweeney, and Harlan McCaskill. These friends of the College have supported the MCC Foundation for decades. In 2020, they established the Terri McCaskill Stafford Endowment in honor of their aunt. In 2021, they each established their own endowment to support the students at MCC. They continue to support the Foundation and the College through their involvement in events and scholarships. The 2024 Humanitarian of the Year Award goes to Dr. Dale Ellis. Dr. Ellis recently retired as Superintendent of Montgomery County

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Thousands of Meals Prepared at MLK “Day On” Event at MCC

January 27, 2025

Approximately 120 volunteers met at Montgomery Community College to package nearly 10,000 meals in a half-day of service on January 20, 2025. Volunteers from MCC (board, students, faculty and staff), Communities in Schools, 4-H, Youth Leadership Montgomery, Eckerd Connects, Montgomery County Schools staff, East Middle School, Montgomery County Early College and Troy Rotary participated in the 17th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. “Day On” Challenge. PHOTO: MCC Board Chair Gordon Knowles joins volunteers to begin the assembly line process of packing thousands of meals. This year’s meal is a pasta dish with tomato basil sauce, with each bag feeding four to six people. Montgomery Community College was the recipient of a Randolph Electric

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