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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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Phil Vassar in Concert Oct. 28 at the Cole Auditorium

October 15, 2025

Country music singer and songwriter Phil Vassar will be in concert Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the Cole Auditorium as he embarks on his “25 Years of Paradise” Tour.


Warehouse operations manager jumpstarted her career with business degrees

October 15, 2025

Warehouse Operations Manager Samantha Usher enjoys the fast-paced environment and daily challenges that come with her position at Railroad Friction.


Two-time Graduate Says RichmondCC Best College Experience

October 8, 2025

Krista Barfield of Ellerbe earned not one but two degrees from Richmond Community College. She earned a degree in Healthcare Management Technology in 2007, but she came back nearly 10 years later to get a degree in Accounting & Finance.


From Saturday to Success: Start Your Career Change in 2026 with These Classes

October 7, 2025

Richmond Community College is offering career training on Saturdays for three different programs of study starting in January 2026. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Pharmacy Technician and Phlebotomy training will be offered on Saturdays plus online assignments. This is a great opportunity for those who are currently working but wanting to make a career change.


Nine Graduate from RichmondCC Fire Academy

October 3, 2025

Nine firefighters graduated from Richmond Community College’s Fire Academy on Oct. 1 after more than 400 hours of training. Upon completion, the graduates received their Firefighter I and II certifications with the Office of the State Fire Marshal and their Firefighter Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC certifications.


Nursing Student Finds Her Calling Early in Life

September 29, 2025

Hanna Chavis was in elementary school when she found her calling to care, to comfort and to heal.


Giving to RichmondCC Family Thing for Cavendish

September 26, 2025

Kay Cavendish says “it is a family thing” to give to the Richmond Community College Foundation. For over 30 years, she and her family have established three endowed scholarships to help students achieve their educational and career goals.


Find Family Shows during Matinee Hours at the Cole

September 19, 2025

The Cole Auditorium at Richmond Community College has a great line-up of family shows available at times that are convenient for young theatergoers: matinees!


Mechatronics Graduate Building Successful Career in Electrical Installation

September 17, 2025

Ricky McRae started working for his family’s business, R.H. McRae Electrical Contractors in Rockingham, part-time in 2017 after he graduated from Richmond Community College’s Mechatronics Engineering Technology program. Ricky McRae stands next to spools of wiring at the company owned by his family.He is now working full-time and has three different titles at the company that specializes in electrical installation.


Mother-Daughter Business Venture Gets Jumpstart with Help from Small Business Center

September 12, 2025

Shannon Haywood of Rockingham launched her new mobile food business, Our Daily Graze, back in April after receiving assistance from Richmond Community College’s Small Business Center.