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Annual Better Skills, Better Jobs Fair Returns Oct. 1
GREENVILLE — Area residents will have an opportunity to discover pathways to success in the workplace when the Better Skills, Better Jobs Fair returns to the Greenville Convention Center on Oct. 1. Representatives from more than 110 eastern North Carolina employers and community organizations are expected to participate in the sixth annual event.
NCCCS President to Address Grads at Fall Commencement
WINTERVILLE—Pitt Community College will celebrate this year’s summer and fall graduates during a Dec. 18 commencement ceremony at the Greenville Convention Center. The program begins at 7 p.m. with N.C. Community College System (NCCCS) President Jeff Cox delivering the graduation address. Due to limited seating, tickets are required to attend. Of the 559 graduates being honored this month, more than 215 are expected to participate in commencement.
Thunder's Chet Holmgren Out 8-10 Weeks with Pelvic Fracture Injury After Hard Fall
Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images The Oklahoma City Thunder announced center Chet Holmgren will miss eight to 10 weeks with a pelvic fracture after a hard fall attempting a block during Sunday's loss to the Golden State Warriors. Joel Lorenzi @jxlorenzi Per the Thunder, Chet Holmgren suffered a right iliac wing fracture on Sunday night. He's expected to return this season, and a status update will be provided in 8-10 weeks.
Thunder's Chet Holmgren Out vs. Warriors After Exiting With Hip Injury
Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren will miss the rest of Sunday night's game against the Golden State Warriors due to a right hip injury, the team announced. Holmgren took a fall in the first quarter after going for a block and was visibly in pain before being helped off the court.
Packers' Jordan Love to Get MRI on Knee; Ankle Injury 'Ruled out'
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is due to get an MRI for the injury he suffered in Friday's 34-29 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini. Russini reported that "an ankle injury has been ruled out at this point." Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported his knee will be examined by doctors Love exited in the final seconds of the game after his left leg bent awkwardly during a tackle by Eagles defensive lineman Jalen Carter.
Luke Kennard, Grizzlies Agree to $11M Contract in Free Agency
Veteran guard Luke Kennard is returning to the Memphis Grizzlies after agreeing to a one-year, $11 million contract, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Grizzlies declined his $14.8 million option for the 2024-25 season but managed to retain him on slightly more team-friendly terms. Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA Re-signing Luke Kennard for $11M will put the Grizzlies about $1M into the luxury tax.
Steelers' Russell Wilson Day-to-Day with Calf Injury; Justin Fields Taking QB1 Reps
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters on Thursday that veteran quarterback Russell Wilson is dealing with a calf issue and is considered day-to-day, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. As a result, quarterback Justin Fields took first-team reps during Pittsburgh's practice during training camp on Thursday.
Another Voice: It is essential that organizations try to bridge divides, not widen them
Jews across the state of New York have been reeling since Hamas’ horrific attacks on Israel on Oct. 7. Since that day, the dramatic rise of Jew hatred has resulted in threats to individual Jews and Jewish institutions alike. These actions, and the seemingly endless stream of over-the-top rhetoric, have left us feeling alienated and worried about our own safety.
Cam Newton Says He's Not Retiring, But Doesn't Expect Another NFL Contract
Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Cam Newton might not announce his official retirement, but he isn't expecting to suit up for an NFL team any time soon either. The former quarterback explained the situation on his podcast (1:12:15 in video): "I haven't played football in four years," Newton said. "Do I think somebody is going to take a chance on me now? No. That's me being honest. Cam, are you planning on retiring?
PCC trustees select Brown to serve as interim president
WINTERVILLE, N.C. — Pitt Community College Trustees announced Thursday that PCC Vice President of Finance/Chief Financial Officer Ricky Brown will serve as the school’s interim president when Dr. Lawrence Rouse retires at the end of June. PCC Trustees Chairman Charles Ellis said college administrators received approval from the State Board of Community Colleges on May 17 to name Brown interim president.
Pitt Community College provides update on search for president
WINTERVILLE, N.C. — The Pitt Community College Board of Trustees is providing a report on the status of the search for the next president of Pitt Community College. The work done by the Presidential Search Committee and ACCT, coupled with the College’s excellent reputation, has attracted a strong and diverse pool of candidates from throughout North Carolina, the region and the nation.
PCC hosting signing day for CIT students on Thursday
WINTERVILLE, N.C. — Pitt Community College will join dozens of technical institutions across the country on April 18 for NC3 National Letter of Intent Signing Day. The program, which is sponsored by the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), will mirror the NCAA’s National Signing Day event for athletes who commit to play sports in college. It is designed to honor students entering technical fields and celebrate the dignity of work.
PCC’s SGA president a semifinalist for prestigious transfer scholarship
WINTERVILLE, N.C. — Jeremy Galang, a Pitt Community College University Transfer major, has been named a semifinalist for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
Former PCC president dies at age 85
WINTERVILLE, N.C. — In Pitt Community College’s 63-year history, only five people have served as its president. One of them was Dr. Charles E. Russell — and he was truly one of a kind. Russell – better known to friends and colleagues as “Charlie” – passed away Wednesday at age 85, leaving behind a wife, Lorraine, and a legacy of leadership, vision and passion that helped turn PCC into one of the state’s largest and most comprehensive community colleges.
The Black Doll Symposium - March 15 & 16, 2024
Join us at The Black Doll Symposium, a two-day, free online event on the exciting and varied subject of black dolls! More details below. About this Event Welcome to The Black Doll Symposium! Hosted by the Department of African and African American Studies at Duke University, TheBlack Doll Symposium is a virtual, interdisciplinary conference convened to celebrate and discuss the exciting and varied topic of black dolls.
PCC president announces retirement this summer
WINTERVILLE, N.C. — Pitt Community College president Dr. Lawrence L. Rouse has announced that he will be retiring this summer. Rouse informed the PCC Board of Trustees of his decision during their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday and said his final day with Pitt would be June 30. He said he wants to spend more time with his wife, Janie, three children and granddaughter. Rouse has spent more than 42 years working in higher education, including the past six at PCC as president.
Halle Nobles hired to direct PCC’s Small Business Center
WINTERVILLE, N.C. — Pitt Community College’s search for the ideal candidate to oversee its Small Business Center practically ended in its own backyard, when the college hired Halle Nobles to serve as director. Nobles, a Farmville native, began her duties with the college this month and is already meeting with clients to foster entrepreneurial development within Pitt County.
Cartoon's shocking images were hurtful, infuriating for Jews
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save Jewish people from across the world have been reeling from an unprecedented rise in antisemitic incidents since Oct. 7. Statistics from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a nongovernmental organization that specializes in civil rights law and combats antisemitism and extremism, cite a 337% increase in reported incidents across the country.
California’s New Gender-Neutral Toy Law Revives a 50-Year Feminist Fight
Fifty years ago, the December issue of Ms. magazine featured a no-holds-barred toy buying guide by the magazine’s firebrand co-founder and editor Letty Cottin Pogrebin, titled “Toys for Free Children.” Year-end articles on toy buying were a mainstay of women’s magazines, but none had ever suggested that what mothers bought (or boycotted) at Toys ‘R’ Us could be a feminist act. The times had changed. But the toy industry hadn’t. As usual, Pogrebin was not going to take notice and do nothing.
Chargers' Brandon Staley, GM Tom Telesco Fired After Historic Loss to Raiders
The Los Angeles Chargers have actually fired head coach Brandon Staley and basic supervisor Tom Telesco after the group’s 5-9 start to the 2023 season, the group revealed Friday. Los Angeles Chargers @chargers < a href="https://t.co/gJAwEtOuko">> pic.twitter.com/gJAwEtOuko The Chargers likewise fired protective run video game planner and protective line coach Jay Rodgers after Staley and Telesco’s exit.
Chargers' Brandon Staley, GM Tom Telesco Fired After Historic Loss to Raiders
The Los Angeles Chargers have fired head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco after the team's 5-9 start to the 2023 season, the team announced Friday. The Chargers' historic 63-21 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night was the last straw for the organization. Staley had been on the hot seat throughout the 2023 season, which featured numerous heartbreaking defeats. Five of the team's first six losses were decided by three points or less.
Fall Commencement Set for Dec. 14 at Greenville Convention Center
WINTERVILLE—Pitt Community College will honor this year’s summer and fall graduates during a Dec. 14 commencement ceremony at the Greenville Convention Center. The program will begin at 7 p.m., with PCC Trustee Gary Evans serving as commencement speaker. Of the 505 graduates being honored this month, more than 200 are expected to participate in the ceremony. Collectively, they have earned nearly 900 academic credentials from Pitt.
PCC students will have a new transportation option come January
WINTERVILLE, N.C. — Starting with the 2024 Spring Semester in January, Pitt Community College students will have a new option for getting to and from campus for their classes. Thanks to an agreement between the college and Pitt County, the Pitt Area Transit System will be transporting students from their homes to PCC facilities. To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years old and live within Pitt County but outside of Greenville city limits.
PCC offering course to help prospective Health Sciences students prepare
WINTERVILLE, N.C. — Pitt Community College will offer a course early next year to help prospective health sciences students prepare for the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), a multiple-choice exam many colleges require for admission to allied health programs. Pitt’s “TEAS Test Boot Camp,” according to PCC Health Sciences Admissions Specialist Kristi Walters, will feature five sessions — each focused on a specific TEAS topic.
Spring registration underway at PCC
WINTERVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Pitt Community College admissions personnel are encouraging students to register for the 2024 Spring Semester as soon as possible. Last week, PCC Director of Recruitment and First-Year Experience John Carrere said classes were filling fast and new admissions applications were arriving daily. He urged current and prospective students to connect with Pitt’s admissions office and academic advisors to create their course schedules.
Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb Says He's NFL's Top WR After Record-Setting Game in Giants Win
Cooper Neill/Getty Images Amid a historic run, Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb has a message for the rest of the NFL. "I'm the top receiver in this game," Lamb said after Sunday's 49-17 victory over the New York Giants, according to Nick Harris of DallasCowboys.com. "There's no question about it. If there is, I'll see you again next week." Lamb had 11 receptions for 151 yards and one touchdown in the win, and he also had a 14-yard touchdown on the ground.
Community invited to attend 26th annual PCC Veterans Salute
WINTERVILLE, N.C. — Pitt Community College will pay tribute to current and former members of the nation’s military on Thursday with an on-campus ceremony that is free and open to the public. The 26th Annual PCC Veterans Salute is scheduled to take place in the Eddie & Jo Allison Smith Center for Student Advancement’s TowneBank Patio at 11 a.m. In the event of rain, it will be moved indoors to the building’s Chris Smith Multipurpose Room.
NFL Rumors: Leonard Williams Traded to Seahawks; Giants Get 2nd-Spherical Choose, Extra
AP Photograph/Frank Franklin II The New York Giants have traded defensive lineman Leonard Williams to the Seattle Seahawks, the Giants announced Monday. New York will obtain a 2024 second-round draft choose and a 2025 fifth-round choice in trade for the lineman. Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Community first reported the deal: Ian Rapoport @RapSheet The #Giants are getting again: A 2024 2nd rounder and a 2025 fifth rounder. Huge deal.
Leonard Williams Traded to Seahawks; Giants Get 2nd-Round NFL Draft Pick, More
AP Photo/Frank Franklin II The New York Giants have traded defensive lineman Leonard Williams to the Seattle Seahawks, the Giants announced Monday. New York will receive a 2024 second-round draft pick and a 2025 fifth-round selection in exchange for the lineman.
Leonard Williams Traded to Seahawks; Giants Get 2nd-Round Pick, More
Rob Goldberg @@TheRobGoldberg Twitter Logo Featured Columnist IV AP Photo/Frank Franklin II The New York Giants have traded defensive lineman Leonard Williams to the Seattle Seahawks, per Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, who provided the deal's details: Ian Rapoport @RapSheet The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Giants?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Giants</a> are getting back: A 2024 2nd rounder and a 2025 5th rounder. Massive deal.
Vikings' Kirk Cousins Out for Season After MRI Confirms Torn Achilles Injury
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will miss the rest of the season after an MRI confirmed he suffered a torn Achilles during Sunday's 24-10 win over the Green Bay Packers. Minnesota Vikings @Vikings Kirk Cousins underwent an MRI this morning at Twin Cities Orthopedics that confirmed an Achilles tendon tear. <br><br>The timeline and details of his upcoming surgery will be determined this week. The team will continue to provide updates.
Packers' Rashan Gary Announces 4-Year, $107M Contract Extension with Green Bay
Candice Ward/Getty Images Pass-rusher Rashan Gary announced Monday he signed a four-year extension worth $107 million with the Green Bay Packers.
Vikings' Kirk Cousins Out vs. Packers After Suffering Ankle Injury
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers after suffering an ankle injury in the fourth quarter. FOX Sports: NFL @NFLonFOX Kirk Cousins hobbled to the sidelines and his currently being looked at after being hit on the previous play. <a href="https://t.co/YpAW42Ese6">pic.twitter.com/YpAW42Ese6</a> Cousins completed 23 of 31 passes for two touchdowns prior to exiting.
Pair of PCC Students Receive $5,000-SECU Foundation Scholarships
WINTERVILLE, N.C. — A pair of Pitt Community College students received scholarships from the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation this month to help cover the cost of their educational expenses. During an on-campus presentation, Brittney Bell and Courtney Leggett were awarded $5,000 each to pay for tuition, fees, books and other costs associated with earning a college credential. The scholarship will provide the students $2,500 per year for two years (or four semesters).
Auction will feature three homes, three storage buildings
WINTERVILLE, N.C. — Three homes constructed by students from Pitt Community College’s Construction and Industrial Technology (CIT) Division will be sold by public auction Nov. 4 to fund future training. All three homes for sale are single-story structures that have been built on PCC’s main campus. They are the latest to be constructed by students from the college’s Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration, Architectural, Electrical Systems, and Building Construction technology programs.
PCC to host Forklift Rodeo on Manufacturing Day
WINTERVILLE, N.C. — Pitt Community College is teaming with several local businesses and organizations this fall to host a Forklift Rodeo Safety Competition on campus. According to Patrick Jacques, dean of PCC’s Construction and Industrial Technology Division, the rodeo will take place Oct. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In addition to PCC, it is being sponsored by Hyster-Yale Group, Gregory Poole Lift Systems, Pitt County Economic Development and RiversEast Workforce Development Board.
Registration open for 3rd annual Better Skills, Better Jobs Fair
GREENVILLE, N.C. — The Better Skills, Better Jobs Fair is returning to the Greenville Convention Center on Oct. 5 to give adult jobseekers and Pitt County high school students a chance to explore the region’s workforce development needs. The event, which was first held in 2021, will feature representation from more than 100 businesses and industries and a number of community and educational resources.
'I Could Just Feel His Intensity'
Justin Casterline/Getty Images The Indianapolis Colts have a lot of questions going into this season, but new head coach Shane Steichen is doing his best to ingratiate himself to the team. DeForest Buckner has strong recall of his first interaction with Steichen. "I could just feel his intensity," Buckner told ESPN's Stephen Holder. Steichen brings an excellent resume to Indianapolis for his first stint as a head coach.
'S--t, Let's Go'
Isaiah Simmons wanted the chance to prove himself to his new team right away. Just a few days after being traded from the Arizona Cardinals to the New York Giants in exchange for a seventh-round pick, the versatile defender was in uniform for a preseason game against the New York Jets. "When they came up to me talking about, 'How do you feel about playing,' I'm like 'S--t, let's go. I'm ready to go," Simmons said, per Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News.
There’s still time to take fall classes at PCC
WINTERVILLE, N.C. — The 2023 Fall Semester may be underway at Pitt Community College, but opportunities remain for those still interested in taking classes. According to Lori Preast, PCC Assistant Vice President of Curriculum and Instruction, Pitt is offering 14-, 12- and eight-week courses this fall. They begin Aug. 31, Sept. 18 and Oct. 18, respectively, and end Dec. 15.
Pitt Community College trustees welcome new members, select officers for 2023-24
WINTERVILLE, N.C. — The start of a new academic year brought change to the Pitt Community College Board of Trustees this week, as three new members were sworn into service and a fourth is still on hold. During their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, trustees welcomed Charlie Langley, Kennis Wilkins and Jeremy Galang to the board. They also selected new officers for the 2023-24 academic year. Langley, a Greenville resident, is a retired Pitt County Schools principal.
PCC honors outstanding alumni while getting new academic year started
WINTERVILLE, N.C. — The Pitt Community College Alumni Association established a new tradition last week by honoring graduates for outstanding professional success and service to the college and community during Convocation. When faculty and staff kicked off the 2023-24 academic year in the Charles Coburn Center Tuesday, they saw five former Bulldogs receive PCC Alumni Awards in four categories.
PCC adds short-term medical coding program in time for fall semester
WINTERVILLE—For the first time, Pitt Community College will offer short-term, non-credit instruction to prepare individuals for work as credentialed medical coders in various health care settings, including hospitals, physician offices, health consulting companies and health insurance agencies. Pitt administrators say the new medical coding program is a collaborative effort between the college’s existing Health Information Technology (HIT) and Medical Office Administration (MOA) programs.
PCC receives grant funding to lead Building Careers Alignment Project
WINTERVILLE, N.C. — The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges has approved Pitt Community College’s Building Careers Alignment Project as well as funding for its implementation. According to the college’s Grants Management Office, PCC has been tasked with leading a statewide effort to ensure construction education offered by North Carolina community colleges corresponds with industry-recognized credentials and workforce demands.
Jaylen Brown, Celtics Reach 5-Year, $304M Supermax Contract; Richest in NBA History
Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Jaylen Brown will remain with the Boston Celtics after agreeing to a five-year, $304 million supermax contract, agent Jason Glushon told ESPN's Marc J. Spears. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium first reported the deal. The contract reportedly features a trade kicker and does not include a player option. Brown was heading into the final year of his contract, set to make $28.5 million in 2023-24.
PCC Establishing New Training Center in Farmville
WINTERVILLE—Pitt Community College has closed on the purchase of two buildings and land on the former Alliance One property in Farmville for approximately $2.1 million. The deal, which included 7.6 acres on 8846 West Marlboro Road, was completed July 20 and will expand PCC’s educational offerings in Farmville and the surrounding area.
PCC organizing 5K color run/walk to raise funds for student clubs, organizations
WINTERVILLE, N.C. — The Pitt Community College Center of Student Life is organizing a Bulldog 5K Color Run/Walk to generate funding for student activities during the 2023-24 academic year. Scheduled for Aug. 26, the run will begin at 9 a.m. outside of PCC’s Craig M. Goess Construction and Industrial Technology Building on Warren Drive. Check-in is from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. the day of the event.
Philippines native begins term as PCC Student Government Association president
WINTERVILLE—As he prepares for a second year of college transfer courses, Jeremy Galang is excited about having an opportunity to make a “lasting positive impact” at Pitt Community College and “breaking social stigmas” for students. Galang, a University Transfer major, was elected president of PCC’s Student Government Association (SGA) during the spring semester.
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