Pittsboro, NC -Learn how to use the popular text editing program, Microsoft Word.Topics covered in this workshop include: identifying key components and features of Microsoft Word 2013 typing and formatting text copying, pasting, cutting, and deleting text inserting images and clip…
By Susan Welch Sandford, NC — Central Carolina Community College hosted a statewide math competition for North Carolina community colleges on Saturday, Nov. 14. Ten colleges participated in the competition. Forsyth Technical Community College was the first-place winner. Wake Technical…
Raleigh, NC – As North Carolina nears the 20th anniversary of the law that opened the door to public charter schools in the state, 82,000 students are enrolled now in charter schools. They make up a large chunk of the…
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Schools is launching its Chatham Flight Plan 2020 Survey. The survey asks parents, students, staff, and community members about school quality, goals, initiatives, charter schools, communication, and other key topics. The results will help guide…
By Jenna A. Robinson Raleigh, NC – In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was awarded the first U.S. patent for a telephone. The first long distance coast-to-coast telephone call was placed in 1915—exactly a century ago. Fast-forward 100 years. Phones, many…
By Jesse Saffron Raleigh, NC – North Carolina’s public university system is a multi-billion-dollar organization that impacts virtually every region of North Carolina—socially and economically. It employs more than 47,000 people across 17 campuses, making it by far the largest…
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham Community Library is offering a series of free computer classes in January and February. The names, dates and times of the classes are listed below. All classes are free and open to the public. However, registration…
by Terri Buchanan Pittsboro, NC – Are you looking for a meaningful way to help our community? Maybe make a few new friends? How about making a huge difference in someone’s life? The Chatham County Literacy Council (Chatham Literacy) has…
By Pope Center staff Raleigh, NC – Looking back at all that happened in higher education this year is enough to make your head spin. One minute, state politicians are finally making good policies; the next, university officials are caving…
Sanford, NC — Dr. Rodney Powell, Chemistry Instructor, has been selected as Central Carolina Community College’s Faculty Member of the Year for 2015-2016. Dr. Powell is the college’s nominee for the North Carolina Community College System’s 2016 Excellence in Teaching…