These are stories written about Barber-Scotia College over the last several months.
Barber-Scotia College, Concord resolve decade-long debt dispute but county tax problem remains
CONCORD — Barber-Scotia College and the city of Concord have reached a resolution to a longstanding debt stemming from the demolition of residence halls in 2014, according to a press release from the college posted Tuesday.
In December 2021, Concord billed Barber-Scotia $380,640 for the cost of dormitories on Corban Avenue. The buildings had been deemed a public hazard because of their dilapidated condition.
Concord Mayor Bill Dusch, shown here at a Wreaths Across America event, said he is pleased the city and the college can move forward after settling the dispute.
Barber-Scotia celebrating 158 years of education at Founders' Day
CONCORD — Barber-Scotia College invites alums, students, faculty, and the community to its annual Founders’ Day Service on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 4:30 p.m. in Kittie Sanson Chapel. This year’s celebration marks 158 years of excellence, resilience, and purpose-driven education.
The event’s theme, “Rooted in Legacy, Rising in Purpose,” underscores the institution’s continued dedication to fostering leaders committed to academic and social progress. The service will feature an inspiring keynote address by the immediate past chairperson of Barber-Scotia College board of trustees, Roberta H. Pinckney, a distinguished leader and advocate for education and community empowerment.
The Xi Beta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., located in Detroit, Mich., made a $1,000 donation to the Presidential Legacy Circle Scholarship Fund and is committed to make a similar donation for five years in a row.
The virtual Back to the Chapel program at Barber-Scotia continues this fall and is open to the public.
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Barber-Scotia College partners with RHC Workforce Solutions to launch apprenticeship program
Barber-Scotia College announced this week a groundbreaking partnership with RHC Workforce Solutions, an international workforce development firm and U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship provider.
Together, it launches Barber-Scotia’s first nationwide apprenticeship and continuing education program, a major step forward in expanding workforce pathways for its students and adult learners.
Barber-Scotia opens conference play at home Sunday against Apprentice
Barber-Scotia men's basketball opens conference play against the defending conference champions, Apprentice School, this Sunday, Dec. 21, at 3 p.m.
"This is a conference rivalry showdown, and we need Saber Nation to pack the stands and bring the energy," said Barber-Scotia President Chris V. Rey. "Let’s protect our house and make our presence felt!"
Barber-Scotia receives $50,000 donation from Tearte Family Foundation
CONCORD — Barber-Scotia College recently announced a generous donation of $50,000 from the Tearte Family Foundation. This contribution will support the college’s mission to prepare students for success in the global workforce through skill-based certifications and extended learning opportunities.
Curtis Tearte, CEO of the Tearte Family Foundation, expressed his support for the college’s direction, stating, “Barber-Scotia College is uniquely positioned with a visionary leader to prepare people to thrive in our future global workforce with local impact. From critical skill-based certifications to extended learning opportunities, our Foundation chose to invest in President Rey’s strategic direction.”
After reviewing testimony, evidence and statutory guidance, the Commission ruled that the properties qualified for exemption under N.C. Gen. Stat. §105-278.4, ordering Cabarrus County tax records to be corrected accordingly.
