Cindy Thomas, senior vice president of First Citizens Bank, second from right; recently presented a check to Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) President, Dr. Al Roberts to support the established First Citizens Bank Nursing Scholarship. Also pictured are Nancy Edwards, business banker, left; and Dr. Michelle Edmonds, Dean of Nursing, Allied Health and Natural Sciences, right. We commend First Citizens Bank for their continued support of education and area students. (Send pictures of the week with names and a brief description to PicOfTheWeek@TheCharlotteGazette.com.)