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  • How did Washington’s community college beat the region in student success?

Also on today's calendar: Breakfast with Santa.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 49 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Friday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 52, low: 34.
  • Saturday: Sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Beaufort County Community College honored for student achievement (wnct.com) — Beaufort County Community College in Washington has earned a prestigious Torch Award from its regional accrediting body for having top student success and completion rates. Leaders say the honor reflects years of work on advising, wraparound support, and instruction that help local students persist, graduate, and strengthen the wider community.
   

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