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A 5K Rabbit Run April 28 got Central Carolina Community College's 50th Anniversary celebration at its Chatham County Campus off to a fast start. Ninety-five runners took part. The run was one of the attractions at the celebration, which drew hundreds of visitors. The college's 50th celebration will continue, with an event June 2 at the Harnett Campus and a final event June 28 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Information about both events will be posted at www.cccc.edu/50years as details are finalized.

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A huge tethered balloon offered an exciting lift above the Chatham County Campus of Central Carolina Community College April 28 during the college's 50th Anniversary celebration. The balloon, which rose about 40 feet off the ground, attracted a crowd of adults and children, all eager for their turn. It was one of the attractions at the celebration, which drew hundreds of visitors. The college's 50th celebration will continue, with an event June 2 at the Harnett County Campus and a final event June 28 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Information about both events will be posted at www.cccc.edu/50years as details are finalized.

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Christopher Watson (right), of Pittsboro, and his son Caden watch with interest as Central Carolina Community College Confucius Classroom instructor Ling Huang (left) draws Chinese words. The calligraphy was a gift to visitors at the college's 50th Anniversary celebration April 28 at the college's Chatham County Campus. It was one of many attractions at the celebration, which drew hundreds of visitors. The college's 50th celebration will continue, with an event June 2 at the Harnett Campus and a final event June 28 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Information about both events will be posted at www.cccc.edu/50years as details are finalized.

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The Step Team from Northwood High School was among the groups entertaining at Central Carolina Community College's 50th Anniversary celebration April 28 at the college's Chatham County Campus. The event attracted hundreds of visitors. The college's 50th celebration will continue, with an event June 2 at the Harnett Campus and a final event June 28 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Information about both events will be posted at www.cccc.edu/50years as details are finalized.

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Dr. Bud Marchant, president of Central Carolina Community College, reads information about becoming a bone marrow donor provided by UNC-Chapel Hill lab technicians (from second left) Lisandra Morales, Anna Ayala and Cathy Sawyer. The donor drive was part of the health screenings offered at the college's 50th Anniversary celebration April 28 at the Chatham County Campus. Fun activities, tours, entertainment, and a 5K Rabbit Run and Kids Fun Run were also part of the event. The college's 50th celebration will continue, with an event June 2 at the Harnett County Campus and a final event June 28 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Information about both events will be posted at www.cccc.edu/50years as details are finalized.

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Keira Brooks, age 8, of Bynum, is impressed as Hope Hunter, of Raleigh, creates a balloon-twist toy as she watches. The activity was one of many things to do and enjoy at Central Carolina Community College's 50th Anniversary celebration April 28 at the college's Chatham County Campus. The college's 50th celebration will continue with an event June 2 at the Harnett County Campus and a final event June 28 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Information about both events will be posted at www.cccc.edu/50years as details are finalized.

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Central Carolina Community College's Chatham County Campus was the site for the college's 50th Anniversary celebration April 28. Hundreds of visitors braved chilly weather to come and enjoy the activities, entertainment, tours, and other happenings. The college's 50th celebration will continue with an event June 2 at the Harnett County Campus and a final event June 28 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Information about both events will be posted at www.cccc.edu/50years as details are finalized.