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Did you know that WSGE 91.7 is a part of the Gaston College Foundation? As a service of the College, all of the station’s charitable giving is managed by the Foundation. Although their spring fund drive has officially come to an end, it’s never too late for you to make a gift in support of the unique blend of music that they bring to you all day, every day.

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Gaston’s Fourth President: Joseph Mills

When Joseph Mills became Gaston College’s fourth president in July 1975, he was promoted from his position as vice president. A University of Kentucky graduate, Mills became an educator after working for four radio stations and two television stations. Also a writer for the U.K. college newspaper, Mills taught high school English while earning his…

Gaston’s Third President: Woodrow Sugg

Gaston College’s third president was a familiar local name with loads of experience as an educator. Woodrow B. “Woody” Sugg was an Eastern N.C. native with deep roots in the county who was also directly involved in the opening of Gaston College. A 1935 graduate of old South Edgecombe High School in Pinetops, Sugg graduated…

Gaston’s Second President: William Cottingham

When Gaston College lost its first president in February 1967, it needed an interim president while the school’s Board of Trustees pursued a permanent replacement. Dr. William T. Cottingham, who had been Gaston College’s dean of instruction when Dr. Bob Benson resigned, was appointed as the school’s interim president. Cottingham remained dean of instruction while…

Gaston College Welcomes New Chief Development Officer

Gaston College is excited to announce Daniel Freeman as the new Chief Development Officer for the Gaston College Foundation. With a background in higher education and strong connections to the local community, Freeman brings a wealth of experience and passion to this role. Freeman’s journey to Gaston College is as diverse as it is impressive….

Gaston’s First President: Robert Benson

When Gaston College began in 1964, it wanted a dynamic president to raise the school’s profile and build a foundation for the future. The school found its man in Crayton Robert “Bob” Benson, Jr. Not only was Benson a former college football star, he was also a part of the U.S. Military’s D-Day invasion during…