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The MECC Foundation, Inc., is a non-profit organization that supports the mission of Mountain Empire Community College in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Foundation projects include scholarships, faculty and staff development and recognition programs, cultural programs and events, campus improvements, educational programs, and other projects.

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MECC Foundation to Host Scott County Scholarship Event

MECC Foundation To Host Annual Scott County Scholarship Fundraiser    Hiltons, VA – The Mountain Empire Community College Foundation will host Grammy-nominated, 2021 International Bluegrass Music Association’s Vocal Group of the Year and Grand Ole Opry Stars, Sister Sadie, for the 2022 Diamonds and Denim Event. Diamonds and Denim will be held Saturday, April 23 […]

Dopesick Author Beth Macy Featured Speaker for John Fox Jr. Literary Festival

Entries Sought for Lonesome Pine Short-Story and Poetry Contests Big Stone Gap, VA — The MECC Foundation is pleased to announce the 46th annual John Fox, Jr. Literary Festival, a free virtual event featuring Beth Macy, renowned New York Times bestselling author, and executive producer of Hulu’s Dopesick, on Wednesday, March 2 from 10 a.m. […]

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11/02/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Clintwood, VA -- The Mountain Empire Community College Foundation is pleased to host Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 7 [...]
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02 Nov
2 Nov 19
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