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Fireworks exploded high above Central Carolina Community College's Emergency Services Training Center, in Sanford, on July 23 creating a spectacular finish to the college's 50th Anniversary kickoff celebration. For more about the continuing celebration during the anniversary year, visit www.cccc.edu/50years.

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Central Carolina Community College threw its 50th Anniversary kickoff celebration July 23 at the college's Emergency Services Training Center with fun activities, music, skill demonstrations, and fireworks. Zhyra Barber, of Sanford, gives her children (from left) Madison, Tyler and Colin, a refreshing cool-off from the 100-degree weather with a soaking at the water-balloon booth. For more about the continuing celebration during the anniversary year, visit www.cccc.edu/50years.

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Officers of the Sanford Police Department impressed visitors with their rappelling skills during Central Carolina Community College's 50th Anniversary kickoff celebration on July 23 at the college's Emergency Services Training Center, in Sanford. For more about the continuing celebration during the anniversary year, visit www.cccc.edu/50years.

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An inflatable obstacle course proved to be a hit with kids at Central Carolina Community College's July 23 50th Anniversary kickoff celebration at the college's Emergency Services Training Center. A day of fun activities, bands, music, and skill demonstrations was topped off by a spectacular fireworks display. For more about the continuing celebration during the anniversary year, visit www.cccc.edu/50years.