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📣 Spring 2026 enrollment is open at Blue Ridge Community College! Whether you’re starting college, changing careers, or adding new skills, there’s a path here for you. Classes start Jan. 12.

Plus: This December, you can jump-start your goals with our brand-new 4-week Short Courses designed to fit your busy life.

🎓 Apply now: www.blueridge.edu/admissions
⚡ See Short Courses: www.blueridge.edu/short-courses
📰 Read more: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/10/10/spring-2026-enrollment/

Here's a unique, high-value opportunity to enter a much-needed profession in !

Build your future with FREE construction training! Plus, earn a pro toolkit when you complete the course. Sessions start Sept. 17 and 23!

Our Level Up course is designed to get you job-site ready fast, with hands-on skills, industry-recognized credentials, and the confidence to launch your career — all at no cost. Whether you’re a recent graduate, exploring a new career path, or eager to get straight to work, Level Up is your next step forward.

What You Get:
• FREE hands-on training
• FREE professional toolkit upon completion (Valued at $500+)
• NCCER Core Credential – nationally recognized by employers
• Industry certifications, including OSHA 10 Construction Safety, First Aid and OSHA forklift operation
• Direct connections to local employers and paid apprenticeships
• Valuable skills that boost your earning potential

Sign up for Level Up today!
www.blueridge.edu/level-up

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March 31st Press Briefing @ 1:30 PM | Transylvania County Yellow Zone Area is where residents are advised to maintain situational awareness and have preparations in place should a new evacuation order be issued

There was little movement in the fireline overnight and no change to the evacuation zone. https://www.transylvaniacounty.org/sites/default/files/departments/administration/docs/Press%20Release%203-29-25%20Forest%20Fire930A.pdf

Latest update from Transylvania County Government.

Air assets are being deployed to support fire fighting activities in the area of Dolly Masters, Glady Fork, Crane Lane and East Fork. Federal, state and regional/local mutual aid departments are supporting fire fighting activities for Connestee Fire Rescue and Cedar Mountain Fire Rescue Inc.

Air assets are being deployed to support fire fighting activities in the area of Dolly Masters, Glady Fork, Crane Lane and East Fork. Federal, state and regional/local mutual aid departments are supporting fire fighting activities for Connestee Fire Rescue and Cedar Mountain Fire Rescue Inc.

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Looking for career stability in a high-demand field?

Level Up: Core Construction is Blue Ridge Community College’s newest rapid training program, designed to get you job-ready in the booming construction industry. Designed for areas impacted by natural disasters, a full course scholarship offers you free construction training and job placement services.

With our community rebuilding and growing, skilled construction professionals are in high demand. The program offers six-week training sessions to help students get the skills they need to contribute to vital rebuilding efforts and start a new career in the construction trade. This hands-on, high-impact career path offers stability, great pay, and the chance to make a real difference.

Don’t wait—take the first step today! The first class starts on April 9. More at www.blueridge.edu/construction.