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Official account of the Western Piedmont Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Check out our Linktree page for more information: https://linktr.ee/wpccfoundation

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10/17/2026

SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT

The Virginia Davis Endowed Scholarship was established by the late Bill Davis in loving memory of his wife, the late Virginia Davis, to provide financial assistance to GED and adult high school graduates attending Western Piedmont Community College.

Virginia Davis was born in 1940 in Wilson, North Carolina, according to her obituary. She graduated from St. Mary’s College in Raleigh and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and earned a master’s degree from East Carolina University.

She worked in the Basic Skills Program at Wilson Technical Institute, ultimately becoming director of the program. After her marriage to Bill Davis and her move to Morganton, she worked in the Basic Skills Program at Western Piedmont Community College, eventually becoming director of that program as well. She retired from WPCC in 2006.

In addition to her work at the college, Virginia was a member of the Morganton Service League and served on the board of the Burke County Literacy Council. She also volunteered with the Grace Church altar and flower arranging guilds. She passed away in 2008.

10/16/2026

Western Piedmont Community College in partnership with the Burke County Chamber of Commerce will host Partners in Progress: A Workforce Celebration on Thursday, October 29, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Attendees will hear a keynote from Dr. Brian Merritt, Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer of the North Carolina Community College System, and help us celebrate 5 winners of Pioneering Partner Awards.

The event will take place at WPCC’s Emergency Services Training Center located at 901 Vine Arden Road, Morganton. Dinner will be served, and space is limited, so please RSVP today at www.wpcc.edu/partners

10/15/2026

FOUNDATION IN THE COMMUNITY

Our executive director, Mackenzie Bostian Adams, had the opportunity to connect with our local community through two special events:

She was on hand to celebrate the Burke Women’s Fund annual event Sept. 30 at the Morganton Community House as the group awarded $33,000 in grants to nine programs serving women and families in Burke County.

The Burke Women’s Fund is a giving circle of local women who provide grant funding raised through member dues to programs that support Burke County women and their families. Mackenzie is a member of the organization and serves on its steering and grants committees.

She also joined Maria Juan, WPCC marketing specialist, in representing Western Piedmont Community College at the Burke County Chamber of Commerce’s
“Showcasing Burke Around the World” exposition Oct. 1 at the R.O. Huffman Center in Drexel. The event included networking opportunities, vendors and refreshments. She also represented Burke Emerging Leaders as a member of the group and its steering committee.

Burke Women's Fund

10/14/2026

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10/12/2026

New phase, new opportunity to support students!

The Western Piedmont Foundation entered Phase 3 of fundraising for the Legacy Fund Oct. 1.

The Legacy Fund is designed to help students attending Western Piedmont Community College overcome financial barriers preventing them from pursuing higher education. This can be as simple as purchasing textbooks for a student who would not otherwise be able to afford them or pay for a car repair so a student can get to campus.

Donations made to The Legacy Fund will have twice the impact, thanks to a partnership with the U.S. Department of Education. The first $150,000 we raise for the fund will be matched, dollar for dollar, by the department’s Title III “Strengthening Institutions” grant specifically to help our students overcome issues keeping them from achieving their academic and career goals.

We’ve set a goal to raise $35,000 during Phase 3 fundraising, which runs through Oct. 1, 2027. We invite you to partner with us in supporting students by donating to the Legacy Fund today! Check out this flyer for all the details…

10/10/2026

We love hearing from our students, and the thoughts they have shared in the thank you notes for their scholarships are truly inspiring:

“Receiving this scholarship means so much to me, because it helps make my dream more attainable. I am especially thankful, because the support helps ease some of the financial responsibility of my education and means a great deal to my family and me.”

“Receiving this support means more to me than words can fully express. It is not only a financial blessing, but also a reminder that there are kind and generous people who believe in students like me and the dreams we are working so hard to achieve.”

“Receiving this scholarship is a significant milestone for me. It not only eases the financial burden of my education, allowing me to focus more on my studies, but it also serves as an incredible vote of confidence in my academic journey and future goals.”

10/09/2026

GO ALL IN for education by sponsoring our upcoming Casino Night fundraiser Feb. 27, 2027, at CoMMA! Proceeds from the event will support the foundation’s Legacy Fund, which will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to the first $150,000, by a U.S. Dept. of Education “Strengthening Institutions” grant. See the flyer for more details...

10/08/2026

SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT

The James H. and Doris E. Edwards Endowed Scholarship was established by the Rostan Family Foundation in honor of the late James and Doris Edwards to provide financial support to students at Western Piedmont Community College.

James “Jimmy” Herbert Edwards was born in Inman, South Carolina and served in the U.S. Army during World War II, according to information provided by the family. Following his military service, Jimmy went to work at Alba Waldensian hosiery mill in Valdese, joined the Valdese American Legion Post No. 234 and married Doris Gilliam Edwards (pictured).

Doris, who was born in 1926, came to Valdese from Spartanburg, South Carolina after earning a degree at Spartanburg Methodist College. She taught at Valdese Elementary School for 40 years and was a long-time member of the Delta Kappa Gamma sorority. She later earned a degree from Lenoir-Rhyne College and a master’s degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Doris loved children and also got involved in special summer school programs at South Mountain Children's Home and the Burke County Girl Scouts.

The couple had two daughters, Leslie and Janine, and were faithful members of First United Methodist Church of Valdese, where Doris taught Sunday school and served as director of the Bible school and superintendent of children's Sunday school education.

10/07/2026

Everyone had a great time at WPCC's Fall Fest and transfer fair yesterday!
Western Piedmont Community College

10/05/2026

The North Carolina Community College System has a network of Small Business Centers within each community college that offer free, valuable services and resources to local businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. Watch as Lily Laramie, director of the Small Business Center at WPCC, explains how she helps our local business community....
WPCC Small Business Center

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1001 Burkemont Avenue
Morganton, NC
28655

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+18284483123

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https://www.wpcc.edu/foundation/

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