This enchanting play follows the story of the Sanders family as they prepare for Christmas in a small North Carolina town: It’s the winter of 1941 in Mount Pleasant – the home of the Mount Pleasant Pickle Factory and the fun-loving Sanders Family Singers. With Christmas only a day away, young Dennis Sanders must face leaving his home and loved ones to join the war effort. Through the touching, heartfelt and truly hilarious support of his family, friends and community, Dennis learns the true meaning of “home.” Call (336) 597-1709 for tickets!
Elizabeth Townsend published Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Now is the time to invest in yourself by improving your skills and employability in Person County and the surrounding area. With a registration fee of less than $200, this short-term training, focused on a BioWork certification, will increase your marketable skills for manufacturing technicians in the Biotech field. Call (336) 599-0032 to register!
Elizabeth Townsend published Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Jingle on Main began at Piedmont Community College many years ago. The event moved to Uptown Roxboro to accomodate the large crowds and increased performances and activities. This year, Santa made the trip to visit with the kids of Person County as he sat at the Piedmont Community College Small Business Center. Read the article written by George Willoughby of The Courier Times here!
Elizabeth Townsend published Monday, December 9, 2019

Calling all current, returning, and potential students! PCC will be hosting a Registration Blitz on December 10 & 11, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. where you can register ON THE SPOT for Spring classes! Those registering will receive a FREE t-shirt. Register and pay (or set-up a payment plan) and be entered to win a $20-$50 gift card from the PCC Foundation!
Elizabeth Townsend published Saturday, November 30, 2019

PCC faculty incorporate service learning component that leads to Agribusiness students cultivating and donating sweet potatoes to community organizations such as Give Me Five. This specific donation impacted veterans of Southside Virginia along with other needy families in the area through the Brookneal Emergency Association Missions (BEAM).
Elizabeth Townsend published Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Piedmont Community College’s (PCC) most recent Nurse Aide I students completed their training with a 100% pass rate on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Competency Examination. With their successful completion of this written and skills exam, these seven students will now be listed on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry and can officially join the health care industry as a Nurse Aide I in our State. Click here to find out how you can register for Nurse Aide classes!
Elizabeth Townsend published Thursday, November 21, 2019

To assist students, PCC science instructor Katie Hester applied for a grant that will allow students enrolling in General Biology I, General Biology II, and Microbiology to use Open Educational Resources (OER) which are free, online textbooks. According to Hester, "In the long run, it will save students between $250-$400."
Elizabeth Townsend published Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Congratulations to Gloria Ale Beltran, Amy Barbee, Jonathan Bradsher, Laverne Burton, Taylor Clayton, Camille Daye, Chloe Farmer, Jacob Farmer, Caitlin Farthing, Delaney Griffin, Paiton Gunderman, Kaleb Hix, Shawn McBroom, Brandon Mejia, Gereka Richmond, Melissa Shaw, Laticia Springfield, Caleb Thompson, and Jonathan Willis - new PCC inductees to Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.
Elizabeth Townsend published Tuesday, November 19, 2019

The next Certified Production Technician (CPT) training is December 3 – April 25, meeting 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday and 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturday in Person County. Earn a national credential and increase your chances to get hired locally! Financial aid available. Call (336) 322-2480 to save your seat.
Elizabeth Townsend published Monday, November 18, 2019

Donald W. Wilson, 26 year member of the Piedmont Community College Board of Trustees, and recently name Board Emeritus, is the recipient of the 2019 Southern Region Trustee Leadership award. This award comes after a unanimous nomination from fellow PCC Board members. “Donald has been a quiet leader for almost four decades, epitomizing the word “servanthood,” shared Board members in Wilson’s nomination.
Elizabeth Townsend published Wednesday, October 23, 2019