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From Bus Driver to Teacher with Laurel Ridge’s Help

Leah Martin’s situation – being abandoned by her husband to raise three children under 5 alone and having no higher education to fall back on – could’ve broken her spirit….

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Mother of three finds new direction, career through Laurel Ridge

An inspirational professor and the challenges faced by family members have inspired 2018 Laurel Ridge honors graduate Amanda Dearaway to pursue a path of compassion. The Old Dominion University student…

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Formerly homeless, Laurel Ridge student on path to stability and a nursing degree

All it takes is just one class. That’s the advice registered nursing student Alyssa Howard gives when it comes to pulling yourself out of the rut of dead-end jobs and…

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Fauquier County resident finds purpose, career with Laurel Ridge’s new dental assisting course

Fauquier County High School 2014 graduate Mackenzie Rollins has finally found a career she can really sink her teeth into, thanks to a brand-new dental assisting program being offered by…

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Long-time educator Morgan Phenix inducted into community college honor society

He might hold a doctoral degree, but Stanley resident Morgan Phenix is still taking classes at Laurel Ridge. He is “so proud” to have been inducted into Phi Theta Kappa…

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William Daniel named chair of Laurel Ridge Board

The Laurel Ridge Community College Board has a new leader. William C. “Bill” Daniel was named board chair in June. Daniel, who is the coordinator of data management for Frederick…

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Winchester FastForward grad thriving in new career

Since earning the 10,000th workforce credential from the Virginia Community College System’s (VCCS) FastForward job training program, life just keeps getting better and better for Winchester resident Ed Breeden. He…

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Renée Culbertson receives Distinguished Alumni Award

Laurel Ridge Community College presented its 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award Friday to Renée Culbertson, who graduated cum laude with an associate of applied science degree in management in 2000. During…

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Kathy and Nick Nerangis honored for philanthropy to Laurel Ridge

Winchester-Frederick County stalwarts Kathy and Nick Nerangis were honored for their generosity to Lord Fairfax during the Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation’s annual appreciation luncheon on Friday. During a ceremony in…

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