CFCC Celebrates Surf City Campus Expansion with Groundbreaking Ceremony

Cape Fear Community College breaks ground on Surf City campus expansion

HAMPSTEAD, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College is expanding in Pender County, breaking ground on a new building at its Surf City campus.  The more than 10,000 square foot addition will double the size of the existing facility.  It will include two workforce development labs, a biology lab, dedicated veterans center, and additional office space. Monday’s ceremony also marked the 10-year anniversary of the Alston W. Burke Center—which first op…

CFCC celebrates Surf City campus expansion with groundbreaking ceremony

CFCC says 10,500 square feet was added to the existing facility, doubling its size to accommodate the growing student community.

N.C. community college enrollment jumps 8.3%, outpacing national growth

Community college enrollment in North Carolina rose 8.3% from spring 2024 to 2025, surpassing the national 5.4% gain. Governor Stein supports expanding free tuition and apprenticeships. The House and Senate budgets propose up to $1.8B for the NCCCS.