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GCSC to recognize Pathways to Success scholarship winners

Gulf Coast State College has announced the recipients of the Pathways to Success Scholarship, a program designed to support students in their transition from high school to college.  Developed in 2016, the scholarship program aims to enhance college readiness and provide mentorship for students in Gulf and Franklin counties. The nine recipients to be recognized…

Rising in the ranks
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Rising in the ranks

The students and faculty of the LPN to ADN Program Class of Spring 2024 at Gulf Coast State College marked their pinning ceremony Wednesday afternoon, May 1 at the Gulf/Franklin Campus. This program enables licensed practical nurses to become professional registered nurses and obtain their associate of science degrees in nursing. These graduates are now…

Chillas Hall receives slightly-used chairs
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Chillas Hall receives slightly-used chairs

Hi Y’all, Happy Mother’s Day. First, I would like to start by trying to do things a little differently in my article. As my readers know this article is now on the internet. I will write it on Sunday. The paper goes to press on Tuesday, with the regular paper version publication coming out on…

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Get ready for Estuaries Day Friday

The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve in Eastpoint will host Estuaries Day on Friday afternoon, May 3 from 1:30 to 4:30 ET.  The afternoon will feature more than a dozen free and fun educational activities, including archaeology displays, button making, drone zone challenge, endangered species bingo, microscopic wonders of an oyster reef, touch tanks, wacky…

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Gulf Coast application deadlines near

The Gulf Coast State College Fire Academy is currently open for applications until May 10. The Fire Academy is offered twice per year in three modules, for those interested in pursuing a career in the fire service. GCSC’s Fire Academy offers individualized instruction and training from qualified instructors who work in the field. Students will…

Volunteers honored at boat and car show
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Volunteers honored at boat and car show

Shiny varieties of vintage boats and classic cars lined up in front of Riverfront Park April 20, for the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce’s 25th Boat & Car Show. But the real cream puffs were the names announced as the county’s top volunteers. In a presentation amidst the show, Chamber Director John Solomon and Board…

Bikers raise money to prevent vets’ suicides
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Bikers raise money to prevent vets’ suicides

Hi Y’all: On Tuesday, April 23 a roar went through Franklin County announcing the important cause of the Unity Ride Veterans Suicide Prevention efforts. More than 60 motorcycle riders of the American Legion Riders started in Pensacola making the trip east all the way to the Camp Gordon Johnston American Legion Post 82 in Lanark….