Amid a national shortage of 911 operators, Piedmont Community College (PCC) has partnered with Richmond Community College (RCC) to offer a 911 Telecommunications and Operations degree. Enrolled students will complete 47 hours of the degree at PCC and the final 18 hours online through RCC. Potential career opportunities include local government emergency communication organizations, county …Read More
Piedmont Community College (PCC) hosted a Food Lion Feeds event on March 12, packing 114 food bags for students in need. Food Lion Feeds is a food insecurity initiative that aims to fight hunger in the communities it serves. Both Food Lion stores in Person County joined together to donate 1,785 items towards PCC’s “Forgot …Read More
Piedmont Community College (PCC) officially installed President Dr. Kevin Lee during an installation ceremony held on March 20 at the Kirby Cultural Arts Complex. Lee began his tenure as the College’s sixth president on August 4, 2025 following a presidential search process led by the Board of Trustees. After being selected as a finalist, Lee …Read More
Piedmont Community College (PCC) chemistry instructor, Dr. Cheston Saunders, has received Dissertation of the Year from William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri. His dissertation, “Exploring a Virtual Community of Practice for College Chemistry Faculty,” focused on the benefits of at Virtual Community of Practice (VCoP) for chemistry instructors. A VCoP is a group of people …Read More
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
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