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COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) — Southeastern Community College will reportedly offer two upcoming continuing-education classes to help job seekers gain new skills.

• HVAC Heating and Air Conditioning class will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 5- Aug. 11, from 6-10 p.m. in M-Building, room 131A. The class covers troubleshooting and servicing of air conditioning/heating systems. Students will perform in-shop, hands-on diagnosis, repair, and proper cleaning techniques of cooling/heating systems. Course topics include safety, tools, electrical components and controls. Upon completion, students may work toward industry-recognized certifications.
• The Masonry Projects class will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 5-Aug. 11, from 6-9 p.m. in M-Building, room 104. This course will cover basic knowledge, training, and practical hands-on experience that will introduce students to the masonry/bricklaying trade. Students will learn to create a project using block, brick, or concrete.

There is a $120 tuition fee and a $1.25 insurance fee for each class.

WHITEVILLE, NC (WECT) — Whiteville City Schools held its annual Custodial Appreciation and Recognition breakfast on June 21.

Assistant Superintendent Anthony Martin presented the following awards:

• Helping Hands Award and Custodial Team of the Year, Edgewood Elementary School (Homer Kirk, Larry Green, Andre Smith, and Tony McDougal)
• Most Improved Custodial Team of the Year, Whiteville High School (Tony Ward, Francisco Castrejon, Gary Jones, Willie Marley)
• Cleanest School and Most Efficient Custodial Team of the Year, Whiteville Primary School (Daniel Keel, Kenneth Gore, Travis Gurgainus, and Richard Smith)
• Custodian of the Year, Tony McDougal (Edgewood Elementary School)