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Cummins Partners with RichmondCC for Milestone Investment in Training for Employees

January 8, 2026

Richmond Community College and Cummins’ Scotland County facility kicked off the new year by signing the College’s largest NC Edge training project, which will provide a meaningful investment in training to the company over the next three years.

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Dr. Covington Named College Foundation's Citizen of the Year

January 2, 2024

Richmond Community College’s Foundation has named Dr. Al Covington as its Distinguished Citizen of the Year for 2024 and will honor him at the Gala on Feb. 17.


Cole Show Tickets Make Perfect Holiday Gifts

December 19, 2023

If you are scrambling for last-minute Christmas gifts, the Cole Auditorium could be your shopping destination for great holiday gifts. Acrobat with hoola hoopsThere are a variety of shows for all ages on the Cole’s schedule in 2024


RichmondCC Announces Honor Lists for 2023 Fall Semester

December 18, 2023

Richmond Community College has announced its honor lists for the 2023 Fall Semester. The President’s List identifies students who earn an “A” in all courses and have a 4.0 grade point average while carrying 12 or more semester credit hours excluding developmental courses. The Dean’s List identifies students who attain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 with no grade lower than a “B” while carrying 12 or more semester credit hours excluding developmental courses.


RichmondCC Making It Easier for New Teachers to Earn License

December 15, 2023

Richmond Community College is making it easier for newly hired or soon-to-be hired elementary school teachers to earn their North Carolina teaching license.


Hospital CEO Takes Part in ‘Suits in Scrubs’ Before Retirement

December 12, 2023

Scotland Health charge nurse Misty Freeman recently challenged the hospital CEO to take part in a “Suits in Scrubs” day, which would entail shadowing her for an 8-hour shift to see first-hand what nurses do. Hospital CEO Greg Wood stands with a group of nursesLong-time CEO Greg Wood, who is well known for making routine rounds with the front-line hospital staff, was eager to take Freeman up on her challenge.


RichmondCC ‘Prunes’ Curriculum Programs to Strengthen Offerings

December 11, 2023

Pruning the tree for better growth and health is how Dr. Dale McInnis described changes coming to Richmond Community College’s curriculum during last week’s Board of Trustees meeting. Students in an art classThe Board approved the termination of four programs that had either become obsolete or were creating overlap with existing programs.


McFayden Family Establishes Scholarship for RichmondCC Students

December 6, 2023

Friends and family of the late James Ralph McFayden of Ellerbe gathered recently at the Cole Auditorium to celebrate the establishment of a scholarship in his memory with the Richmond Community College Foundation.


IT Student Making Good on Promise to Get College Degree

November 13, 2023

Timothy Goodwin always promised himself he would go back to school and get a college degree.IT student stands next to computer In 2022, he finally made good on that promise when he decided to enroll in a certificate class in the Information Technology program at Richmond Community College.


RichmondCC Partners with CarteretCC to Expand Reach of 911 Program

November 13, 2023

Carteret Community College has partnered with Richmond Community College to offer a new 911 Communications & Operations program to Carteret County residents.


RichmondCC Pilots New Adult Ed Program 'Next Steps'

November 6, 2023

Richmond Community College will pilot a new program this spring aimed at helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to enter the workforce.