Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership (PECIL) student Bryson Gregory completed his Eagle Scout project during the fall 2025 semester, paying homage to PECIL’s principal, Shirlrona Johnson. The highest rank attainable in Scouting America, an Eagle Scout is awarded to scouts who demonstrate leadership and service by earning at least 21 merit badges and …Read More
The Piedmont Community College (PCC) Foundation has announced the establishment of the Ernie B. Wood Memorial Scholarship Endowment, created to support PCC students pursuing careers in engineering, mathematics and agribusiness. The endowment was established by Pam Wood, Ernie B. Wood’s widow, and Tommy Wagstaff, one of his lifelong friends, following Wood’s passing on October 15, …Read More
Piedmont Community College (PCC) is pleased to announce Grayson Brann as the new Executive Director of the PCC Foundation. Brann has served as the director of PCC’s Small Business Center (SBC) since March 2025, establishing partnerships with local businesses and growing PCC’s footprint in civic engagement. During this time, she has also fostered community relationships …Read More
Maritsa Gonzalez recalls the moment her mom congratulated her for being accepted into Governor’s School and in the same breath reminded her that she had laundry to put away. It’s not that her parents weren’t proud of her, but as a first-generation college student, Gonzalez has had to navigate a lot of college on her …Read More
Piedmont Community College (PCC) received $10,000 in support of the Small Business Center’s BOOST (Building Opportunities On Saving and Training) program during the February Board of Trustees meeting, while also recognizing distinguished service and approving new transition programs. The $10,000 donation was given by the Person County Business and Industrial Center (PCBIC) from a grant …Read More
Jessie Butner didn’t anticipate on falling in love when she exchanged phone numbers with Jordan Butner during her second year at Piedmont Community College (PCC) as a Career and College Promise (CCP) student. Having been homeschooled and still getting acclimated to the college environment, Jessie was simply looking for someone to study with. When she …Read More
Not many married couples can say they graduated from college side by side. For Duston and Heather Starr, that milestone is just the beginning. The pair not only earned their degrees together at Piedmont Community College (PCC), but today they work together — and continue taking classes together — as they prepare for their next …Read More
The Piedmont Community College (PCC) Foundation, Inc. has been awarded $1 million in funding from the Golden LEAF Foundation to expand and relocate PCC’s welding program to South Campus. The funding will allow the College to increase student capacity and industry credential attainment in one of its most popular programs. The program is expected to …Read More
Piedmont Community College (PCC) has released the names of students who earned a place on various honor rolls for the Fall 2025 semester. Named to the President’s List were students who completed a minimum course load of 12 credit hours and maintained a grade point average of 4.00. They were: Caleb J. Allen Ny-A’nte A. …Read More
The second class of Piedmont Community College (PCC) Practical Nursing (PN) graduates were celebrated at a memorable pinning ceremony on December 17 held at the Kirby Theater and Cultural Arts Center. Twenty-four graduates were pinned in a heartfelt moment of recognition for their dedication and success, shared with proud family members, friends, faculty and staff. …Read More
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