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PCC Receives Funding to Start Cardiovascular Sonography Program

Oct 19, 2026
Piedmont Community College (PCC) has been awarded $208,362 through the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) to start a cardiovascular sonography program. As part of the NCCCS High-Cost Workforce Start-Up Grant, the funds will be used for the initial start up of the program with PCC matching 5%. The program is estimated to begin fall … Read More

Enter if you Dare…The History of PCC’s Haunted Hospital

Oct 19, 2026
You walk in a dark, quiet operating room. Your heart is pounding as you scan the room for the missing patient. Suddenly, you hear a shriek, and a bloody hand reaches out from under the table. You’ve heard of haunted houses, but a haunted hospital? The latter might be scarier. College leadership was looking for … Read More

PCC Gunsmithing Program Receives $10,000 from Sportsman’s Heritage Foundation

Oct 7, 2026
Piedmont Community College (PCC) has received a $10,000 donation from the Sportsman’s Heritage Foundation to support the College’s gunsmithing program. Members of the Sportsman Heritage Foundation, including Adam Wolfe, HR Carver and Kyle Shotwell, presented the donation to PCC leadership as well as gunsmithing instructors and students. The foundation’s support reflects its commitment to the … Read More

PCC Foundation Hosts 36th Annual Golf Classic Supporting Student Scholarships and Programs

Sep 24, 2026
Golfers gathered to make a difference at the 36th Annual Piedmont Community College (PCC) Foundation Golf Classic presented by Legacy Building Company on September 15 at Treyburn Country Club. The tournament raised a record $62,375 in revenue, with proceeds benefiting student scholarships and other initiatives that strengthen opportunities for PCC students. The tournament featured 30 … Read More

PCC Announces New Vice President of Administrative Services/CFO

Sep 21, 2026
Piedmont Community College (PCC) is pleased to announce Landon Poole as the College’s new Vice President of Administrative Services/Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Poole has experience in government accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, fiscal operations and organizational leadership. In his prior role, he oversaw financial operation for a multi-million-dollar budget including budgeting and forecasting, cash-flow management, financial … Read More

PCC Receives Grant to Celebrate First-Generation Students

Sep 14, 2026
Piedmont Community College (PCC) has been awarded a $1,000 grant for the 2026 First-Generation College Celebration initiative. Provided by the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and FirstGen Forward with support from Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA), the grant will enable PCC to further its commitment to support first-generation college students. The … Read More

PCC Announces New Kirby Director

Sep 9, 2026
Piedmont Community College (PCC) is pleased to announce Devra Thomas as the new Director of the Kirby Cultural Arts Complex. The Kirby is a partnership between PCC and the Person County Department of Recreation, Arts and Parks. Thomas will also serve as the Executive Director of the Person County Arts Council.  “I have served communities across … Read More

PCC Foundation Receives $18,000 for SECU Bridge to Career Program

Aug 28, 2026
The Piedmont Community College (PCC) Foundation is pleased to announce a gift of $18,000 from State Employees Credit Union (SECU) to support the SECU Bridge to Career program. Founded in 2018, the SECU Bridge to Career program provides funding for $500 scholarships for up to 30 students at each of the 58 North Carolina community … Read More

PCC Foundation Receives $600,000 from Lonnie and Carol Poole Family Foundation

Aug 25, 2026
The Piedmont Community College (PCC) Foundation is pleased to announce a gift of $600,000 from the Lonnie and Carol Poole Family Foundation that will go towards funding Pacer Promise scholarships. Founded in 2019 by the Lonnie and Carol Poole Family Foundation, Pacer Promise scholarships provide free tuition to PCC students enrolling in a minimum of … Read More

PCC Earns CAAHEP Reaccreditation for Paramedic Program

Aug 20, 2026
Piedmont Community College (PCC) is proud to announce that its paramedic education program has been awarded reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). This prestigious accreditation underscores PCC’s commitment to providing high-quality education and training that meets the national quality assurance standards established by CAAHEP. CAAHEP accreditation offers significant advantages … Read More