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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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RichmondCC Looking to Fill Horticulture Instructor Position to Keep Unique Program Going for Inmates

April 14, 2026

Over the past two years, Richmond Community College horticulture instructor Joseph Ruperd has been teaching inmates at Richmond Correctional Institute how to grow vegetables, herbs and many other plants.


RichmondCC Uses Grant Funds to Support Family Literacy Community Events

April 13, 2026

Richmond Community College has received a ProLiteracy Opportunity Fund Grant to support English language learning and family literacy initiatives for English Language Learners (ELLs) and their families in Richmond County.


RichmondCC Presents Anti-Addiction Program Clear Path at Board Meeting

April 9, 2026

Richmond Community College has established a student support and prevention program that helps students understand addiction, make informed choices and connect with help when needed.


RichmondCC Secures Customized Training Funding for Manufacturer Cavco

April 7, 2026

Richmond Community College has secured nearly a half million dollars in NCEdge training funds for a three-year customized project to support the growth of Cavco Industries’ facility in Hamlet.


Virginia Woman Completes Online Class at RichmondCC to Break into Medical Field

April 6, 2026

Kirsten Fields went from working at a Wawa deli counter to a career in cardiology, proving how a single certification can transform a life in just a few months.


RichmondCC’s 911 Degree Program Expands to Piedmont Community College

April 1, 2026

Piedmont Community College (PCC) is the latest school to partner with Richmond Community College to offer a 911 telecommunications degree.


Scholarship Established for RichmondCC Students in Technology Based Programs

March 26, 2026

Students at Richmond Community College enrolled in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Software & Web Development and Mechatronics Engineering Technology degree programs now have access to a new scholarship.


Comedian Bringing Southern Sass to the Cole on April 1

March 25, 2026

Comedian Heather Land is bringing her sarcastic, sassy wit to the Cole Auditorium on April 1, just in time for April Fool’s Day. She will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. ready to fill the venue with laughter.


Young Guaranteed Admission to ECU to Pursue Teaching Degree

March 23, 2026

Ever since Lakesha Young was a senior in high school, she wanted to go to East Carolina University, but her life went in a different direction. However, at age 35 and married with five children, she is getting a second chance to attend ECU thanks to the Guaranteed Admission program Pirate Promise.


RichmondCC Hires Automotive Technology Program Coordinator

March 19, 2026

Richmond Community College has hired a program coordinator to develop the new automotive technology program it will begin offering this fall semester in the Hendrick Center for Automotive Training, which is in the final stages of construction.