Dorothy & Aldrick Williams

Setting an example for his two sons was the motivation Aldrick Williams carried with him every day to work as a probation officer. Making things right in the world was his natural instinct; however, the demands of the job gave Aldrick pause. His wife Dorothy, a second grade teacher, expressed concern for her husband’s safety and expressed how much the family needed more of his time. The couple knew there must be another way for Aldrick to provide for the family.

Aldrick confided in his brother, Dominic Williams, about the amount of stress he was under juggling the demands of his job, playing an active role in raising his sons, and easing Dorothy’s concerns. Dominic suggested he consider professional truck driving and explained the day-in-the-life of a truck driver, as well as extended an invitation for Aldrick to ride shot-gun. Aldrick enjoyed the experience so much that he took the next step and began studying the Commercial Driver’s Licensing (CDL) Manual. Persistence and dedication paid off as Aldrick successfully completed the DMV written CDL test. With the first challenge successfully met, he was ready to learn to drive the truck.

Aldrick and Dorothy Wililliams were full of anticipation imagining what a new career would mean for their family. “We took a leap of faith and established the Limited Liability Company, LLC, in December before I even earned my CDL license,” Aldrick said. And, Dorothy committed to learning about the business behind trucking: keeping books, taxes and such. “Less than three weeks after the LLC was set-up, I was attending the first of many Business Start-up seminars to be prepared to support my husband,” Dorothy said. “He meets the physical demands of the job that I cannot, but I contribute by keeping good records and automating systems. The NCC Small Business Center seminars laid the foundation we needed to start the business.”

Over the next five months Dorothy learned about bookkeeping, taxes, loan preparation, and QuickBooks while Aldrick continued to hone his driving skills to successfully complete the road test. The two bought a truck and the following week, Aldrick earned his CDL license. Once the trailer was purchased, Hulk Transports LLC was officially in business generating revenue. “It was hard at times because we both have full-time jobs, so we worked on the business during any free time we could find. We took turns with the boys in the evenings, but we never lost sight of the goal,” Aldrick recalls.

The Small Business Center at Nash Community College continues to provide assistance to the business owners. More recently Dorothy met Theresa Peaden, NCC SBC Director, during a phone consultation to discuss needs of the business regarding taxes and regulations. Dorothy was provided resources to help her through navigating the new business territory. “I have learned so much about business through the Small Business Center at Nash, but I am also aware of areas that I need to strengthen to help my husband build a stable business.”

The Nash Community College Small Business Center provides free, confidential counseling services and a variety of workshops and courses for new and existing businesses. Available on an as-needed basis, the Center’s services act as a sounding board for ideas and concerns that clients may have about their business. For more information, contact Theresa Peaden at 252-451-8233 or trpeaden297@nashcc.edu or visit www.nashcc.edu/sbc.

In partnership with Opportunities Industrialization Center, Inc. (OIC) and Tyson Multimedia, Nash Community College Culinary Arts department hosted approximately 15 young teenage women in its kitchen Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Chef Frank Bookhardt shared healthy eating concepts, and provided instruction as the group prepared pizzas using healthy ingredients. As part of the Healthy Places NC grant, the program was designed to expose underserved communities to higher education Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) based activities promoting healthy eating, self-esteem and confidence in young women. During the visit, participants learned about nutrition, self-care and STEAM careers while touring NCC instructional areas in Culinary Arts, Robotics and Cosmetology.

From left, Chef Carlos Quagliaroli, President Dr. Bill Carver, 2017-18 Foundation Board President Robyn Perkerson, Anne Cliett, Foundation Executive Director Pam Ballew, Foundation Past President Kim Sutton, Hospitality Management Professor Greg Quintard and Chef Don Sexauer.

Nash Community College is proud to announce the establishment of the Thomas Cliett Family Culinary Scholarship. The endowed scholarship was established by Anne D. Cliett in memory of her husband, Thomas Cliett, to assist students in pursuit of an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts.

“We are so pleased that Mrs. Cliett has chosen to honor the memory of her husband in this way. Her endorsement of our culinary program sends us a very clear message that she values the quality of the education our students receive,” NCC Foundation Executive Director Pam Ballew said.

This scholarship reflects Mrs. Cliett’s desire to help deserving students pursue higher educational opportunities at Nash Community College. Mr. Cliett made his mark in the community as the local owner and entrepreneur of the restaurant franchise, Western Sizzlin, beginning in 1973. From his humble beginnings in Georgia. “Tommy” and his wife Anne, grew their business through long hours of hard work and dedication to providing quality food and superior service to their customers. Tommy was known as a role model who encouraged young people to work hard to achieve their dreams, by making them aware of their potential.

The scholarship will be awarded to a second year student with demonstrated financial need. The recipient must maintain a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average, and demonstrate potential for success in Culinary Arts.

College expenses continue to increase, and Nash Community College is committed to lifelong success for its students with a new program launching in the fall 2018 semester.

The Blue Love Scholars Program was established to assist prospective students who are devoted to their educational journey and future success. The program is specifically designed to help fill the financial gap for recent high school graduates who are North Carolina residents. Students must have been enrolled in the Career and College Promise program during high school and successfully meet eligibility requirements.

The application packet will include a completed application, official transcript showing status as a junior or senior and qualifying test scores (for the College Transfer Pathways). Home school students must also provide a copy of the Official Non-Public School Registration Card. Students may choose one College Transfer Pathway, one or two Career and Technical Education  pathways, or a combination of one College Transfer and one Career and Technical Education Pathway.

Interested students should meet with their high school counselor or home school principal to identify and establish a pathway. Counselors should work with students to submit their NCC application, or call 252-451-8244 or email dlguido744@nashcc.edu for assistance. For more information, including pathway options and eligibility requirements, please visit www.nashcc.edu/ccp.

Nash Community College’s mission is to provide an educational environment that meets students where they are and prepares them for successful college transfer and careers in a global and diverse society. Through quality instruction, support, services, technology, workforce development, research, and community partnerships, Nash Community College fosters lifelong learning opportunities for individuals, communities, and organizations. With that, In its 2017 Employee Recognition Ceremony, Nash Community College is recognizing the following employees for service:

Dr. Bill Carver, President, 30 Years of Service

Nick Demilio, Physical Therapist Assistant Professor, 30 Years of Service

Greg Deans, Director of Facilities, 25 Years of Service

Dr. Jay Peacock, History Professor, 25 Years of Service

Darlene Silver, Instruction, Administrative Assistant, 25 Years of Service

June Kearney, Natural Sciences Department Chair, 20 Years of Service

Karey Parker, Director of Cosmetology, 20 Years of Service

Lee Parker, Accounting Professor, 20 Years of Service

15 Years of Service – From left: Robin Chasteen, Accounting Technician; Wendy Marlowe, Vice President of Corporate and Economic Development; Dr. Amy Harrell, Business Technologies Department Chair; Not Pictured Susan Nipper, Administrative Assistant, Student and Enrollment Services

10 Years of Service – Front row, from left: Dottie Lapre, Mathematics Instructor; Kelley Deal, Dean of Marketing; Tina Treish, Nursing Instructor; Back row, from left: Sarah Prezioso, Director of Early Childhood Education; Melanie Driver, Admissions Assistant; Carmi Guyette, Criminal Justice Instructor; Mary Hyatt, Business/Economics Instructor; Heather Perry, Assistant Director of Financial Aid & Direct Loan Officer; Not Pictured: Michael Hanson, Mathematics Instructor

Five Years of Service – Front row, from left: Anna Shook, Child Development Center Teacher; Angela Nieves, Child Development Center Director; Ella Brinkley, Cosmetology Instructor; Ashley Smith, Director of eLearning Services; Olivia Moss, Emergency Medical Services Director; Jennifer Walston, Human Services Technology Instructor; Back row, from left: Amber Greer, Medical Assisting Practicum Coordinator; Nichole Lapointe, Business Technologies Instructor and Nash Online Subject Matter Expert; Alex Barnhill, Computer-Integrated Machining Instructor; Dr. Trent Mohrbutter, Vice President for Instruction and Chief Academic Officer; Tyrone Hopkins, Computer Technician; Tywana Lawson, Director of Nursing; Elizabeth Smith, Department of Public and Human Services Secretary. Not pictured: Joseph Davis, Campus Store Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Nash Community College offered an Underground Electric Line Construction Academy this summer in response to the utility industry’s immediate need to fill open positions. The training also provided an opportunity for students to earn third party credentials in First Aid/CPR, CDL Class A Restricted License, Flagger Certification, 811 Dig Safe Certification and OSHA 10. Additionally, the Underground Electrical Line Construction Academy and our Firefighting and Rescue Programs were able to partner to complete an underground confined space training area. Along with helping to prepare Line Construction students for their challenging work environment, this area provides firefighting and rescue departments with a training environment for conducting rescues of utility personnel and civilians that may find themselves injured or trapped following an accident.

“Safety is quite obviously the most important embedded thread in the Nash Community College Electric Line Construction curriculum,” Wendy Marlowe, NCC Vice President of Corporate and Economic Development said. “Utility workers and rescue personnel perform complicated technical field work, often with no room for error, in order to keep citizens comfortable and safe.”

The training prop provides a confined space with three sides underground, eight feet below grade, measuring approximately five feet wide and eight feet deep. The unit is accessed through a door on the exposed side and can have additional pipes and compartments attached for setting up different training scenarios. It can be difficult to find training locations (especially below ground) for confined space and trench rescue.

NCC has strong longstanding relationships with major employers in the utility industry including ElectriCities of North Carolina, Duke Energy, North Carolina’s Electric Membership Cooperatives, and others that often visit campus for training and recruit directly from the college’s program. “Instead of learning confined space work and rescue techniques in a traditional classroom, our students simulate these applications in a realistic setting,” Marlowe said. “As a college, we work with experts in the field whenever possible to implement experiential training preparing students for real-world careers.”

During the summer training, the College utilized equipment from Pike Electric not only for underground line work, but to also excavate land for the new training structure. “Our industry partners’ needs and expectations often dictate the types of instruction we provide. We depend on their feedback and partnerships,” Marlowe said.

The 16-week NCC Electric Line Construction Academy includes 400 hours of combined classroom and field training. Upon successful completion, students earn a Third Class Line Construction Certificate qualifying them to begin work as an entry-level line technician. The training emphasizes the overriding requirements of safety and teamwork in every aspect.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook, a growing number of retirements is creating new job opportunities for electrical power line installers and repair technicians. The median annual income for line technicians is around $65,000.

The 18-week Recruit Firefighter Training Academy includes 800 hours of firefighting, rescue and emergency vehicle operation training as well as necessary skills to be a caring, professional that is ready to serve their communities.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment for firefighters is expected grow slightly over the coming years. The median annual wage for entry level firefighters is around $45,000.

Law enforcement officers from Nash County Sheriff’s Office, Spring Hope Police Department, and Rocky Mount Police Department recently completed Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training at Nash Community College. CIT is a 40-hour training designed to assist law enforcement officers who respond to incidents involving individuals with a mental health or substance use crisis, or intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The CIT Program is a community-based collaboration between Nash Community College, individuals in recovery, families, the behavioral health system, law enforcement agencies, mental health providers, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), consumer advocacy organizations and the medical community.

From left: Director of Correction Enterprises, Karen Brown, NCC President, Dr. Bill Carver and Deputy Secretary for the Department of Public Safety, Gwen Norville

​Nash Community College ​has been awarded the Platinum Partnership Award by Correction Enterprises for providing complimentary space and outstanding cooperation for an on-campus optical center.

Correction Enterprises has operated an optical production facility manned by inmates at Nash Correctional Institution since 1998. In 2008, Correction Enterprises opened its first optical fitting and sales center in Raleigh, followed by a second center at the Nash Correctional Institution administration building in January 2015 to serve customers in the eastern part of the state.

“The optical production facility allows Nash County inmates the opportunity to gain ​valuable marketable skills during their incarceration. Research shows this type of skills training can promote successful reintegration for individuals upon release,” Nash Community College Vice President of Corporate and Economic Development Wendy Marlowe said.

Last fall, the prison needed the optical location for prison staff expansion. Nash Community College, which has provided vocational training to Nash Correctional Institute inmates through the years to better prepare them for life after prison, provided on-campus space for the optical center this past January.

The on-campus location is a space for optical staff to meet with individuals interested in purchasing the eyeglasses. The program is offered to North Carolina state employees and dependents, and provides prescription eyewear at a ​significantly ​reduced ​cost compared to other retail outlets.

“We created this special award in appreciation for those who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to supporting N​orth Carolina Correction Enterprises’ vision to create a safer North Carolina through the changing of lives,” Correction Enterprises Director Karen Brown said. “We could not have picked a better first recipient of this award than Nash Community College.”

In fiscal year 2017, the center produced $4.4 million worth of glasses for the state’s Medicaid patients, state prison inmates, vocational rehabilitation clients, as well as state employees and retirees of state and local governments.

The Nash Community College Foundation and Debbie’s Fund will host a one-of-a-kind Bounty & Barrel event Tuesday, November 7, 2017 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Nash Community College’s Business and Industry Center. Debbie’s Fund was established as a memorial tribute to Debbie Kornegay, her legacy, passion for cooking, ministry of service, and commitment to education, and has impacted many lives throughout North Carolina.

College Hospitality Management, Culinary and Brewing, Distillation and Fermentation faculty and students, along with other widely known industry professionals will provide a feature of seasonal fare and culinary delights. The event will showcase bison, shrimp, venison, flounder, local vegetables and fruits and more, at food stations located both indoors and outdoors.

Food celebrity, Lisa Prince, host of UNC-TV’s “Flavor, NC” will make a special appearance bringing energy, southern charm and her abiding love for North Carolina grown food. Whether working with well-known chefs, restaurateurs, or celebrity chefs like Paula Deen and Bobby Flay, Lisa’s love for cooking and good food has taken her across the state surveying the vibrant food scene and bounty.

In addition to great food, guests will sample barrel aged spirits, Nash Community College student brews, and even a signature event cocktail specially crafted by Certified Spirits Specialist Michael J. Ring. A VIP hour will begin at 5:00 PM in NCC’s Brewing, Distillation and Fermentation classroom, with Michael educating attendees on the production, maturation and pairing of whisky. Michael began his hospitality career as an American Culinary Federation Apprentice quickly ascending to the rank of Executive Chef. There he found a passion for wine and spirits that matched his love of global cuisines. Having toured over 45 distilleries in North America and abroad, he has continued to educate himself. Michael serves as Whisky Brand Champion for Brown-Forman, and is a 16-year industry veteran.

NCC President Dr. Bill Carver said, “We are excited to host the community on our campus for a unique event remembering Debbie Kornegay’s life of service, and as we celebrate five decades of student success at Nash Community College.” Proceeds benefit Debbie’s Fund, supporting the Nash Community College Culinary Arts program, serving as a tribute to Debbie Kornegay, her legacy, passion for cooking, ministry of service, and commitment to education. “This is a great opportunity to bring our community together to sample the goodness of North Carolina, and our region, in one location where some of the hospitality industry’s finest professionals will be on hand to educate, prepare, serve, and answer questions about the beautiful bounty of our area,” Bob Kornegay said.

Tickets for the Bounty & Barrel event only are $40 per person. The cost for admission to the VIP hour and the Bounty & Barrel is $60 per person. For sponsorship opportunities and more information, please call 252-451-8440 or visit www.nashcc.edu/bb.

Golfers participating in the 28th Annual Nash Community College Foundation Student Scholarship Golf Classic on Friday, October 6, 2017 at Benvenue Country Club will have a chance to win a 2017 Buick Regal as a hole-in-one prize sponsored by Davenport Autopark. Pictured f​rom left, NCC Foundation Executive Director Pam Ballew, Davenport Autopark General Manager Neill Nelson, NCC President Dr. Bill Carver, and Davenport Autopark Sales Manager John Turner. Golfers will tee off October 6th at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. for a day of challenging fun, while providing scholarships for deserving college students. For more information, please contact Angela Becker at (252) 451-8440 or abecker@nashcc.edu.

Nash Community College employees helped kick off the College’s annual United Way Campaign last week. The College was the first employer to participate in United Way Tar River Region’s “Road Trippin’ with United Way” promotion. The Honda Civic, sponsored by Davenport Autopark, will travel throughout Nash and Edgecombe Counties during the campaign. Using fun props, individuals took selfies on campus with the car. United Way donations totaling $100 or more are entered for a chance to win the car. Pictured from left, Professor Robin Latham and Human Resources Director Morgan Bland.

Nash Community College recently hosted approximately 50 eighth graders from the Tar River Academy, Parker and Edwards Middle Schools as part of a College Prep Tour. The students are participants in the Communities in Schools College Access Program which identifies students, beginning in the seventh grade, who show potential for academic success. These students continue through the program until high school graduation. Upon graduation, they receive a last dollar scholarship to continue their education.

The day began with a welcome from NCC President, Dr. Bill Carver and a personal testimony from Associate Dean of Enrollment Management, Dr. Daniel Wilson. Students broke into smaller groups following the opening session to tour several different areas including Nursing, Early Childhood Development, Culinary, Emergency Medical Services, Math and Science, Computer-Integrated Machining, and Criminal Justice.

In the photo, NCC Natural Sciences Professor Reggie Cobb facilitates a microscope lesson.

For years area golfers have supported the Nash Community College Foundation and its scholarship program by participating in the NCC Foundation Student Scholarship Golf Classic. On October 6, 2017, golfers will have a choice to tee off at 8 AM or 1 PM at Benvenue Country Club in Rocky Mount at the 28th Annual Nash Community College Foundation Student Scholarship Golf Classic

The format for the tournament will be Captain’s Choice. Each member of the team plays a drive from the tee box. The best drive is chosen by the team. From that spot, each golfer plays and continues to play his or her own ball until the hole is completed. The team marks the best score. Prizes will be awarded to each flight’s first and second-place teams.

This year’s grand tournament sponsors are Franklin Street Partners, North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives, Oakley Collier Architects, Sandy Cross Consultant Services, Team Harris, Team Tyson and Nash Community College Student Government Association.

Golfers will have a chance to win a 2017 Buick Regal as a hole-in-one prize sponsored by Davenport Autopark. Additional prizes will be awarded for closest-to-the-pin and the longest drives. Raffles and door prize drawings will give golfers an opportunity to win many other items donated by area businesses and individuals.

The planning committee will host a pre-tournament party on Thursday, October 5 in the NCC Library from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Complimentary tickets are available with each sponsorship package. Two individuals will be admitted per ticket. Attendees will enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres provided by NCC Culinary Arts, NCC craft brews and wine, a liquor cash bar, entertainment, a chipping contest, putting contest, a silent auction featuring great items including jewelry, spa and dining experiences, original art, weekend getaway and more. Tickets are available through sponsorship purchase.

Included in the Grand Tournament Sponsorship are VIP tickets to the new one-of-a-kind Bounty and Barrel event on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 which will benefit Debbie’s Fund and the NCC Culinary Arts program. The Bounty & Barrel menu will comprise a selection of seasonal fare and culinary delights including bison, shrimp, venison, flounder, local vegetables and fruits and more, at food stations located both indoors and outdoors.

For more information, visit www.nashcc.edu/golf or call (252) 451-8440.

From left: Director of Correction Enterprises, Karen Brown, NCC President, Dr. Bill Carver and Deputy Secretary for the Department of Public Safety, Gwen Norville

​Nash Community College ​has been awarded the Platinum Partnership Award by Correction Enterprises for providing complimentary space and outstanding cooperation for an on-campus optical center.

Correction Enterprises has operated an optical production facility manned by inmates at Nash Correctional Institution since 1998. In 2008, Correction Enterprises opened its first optical fitting and sales center in Raleigh, followed by a second center at the Nash Correctional Institution administration building in January 2015 to serve customers in the eastern part of the state.

“The optical production facility allows Nash County inmates the opportunity to gain ​valuable marketable skills during their incarceration. Research shows this type of skills training can promote successful reintegration for individuals upon release,” Nash Community College Vice President of Corporate and Economic Development Wendy Marlowe said.

Last fall, the prison needed the optical location for prison staff expansion. Nash Community College, which has provided vocational training to Nash Correctional Institute inmates through the years to better prepare them for life after prison, provided on-campus space for the optical center this past January.

The on-campus location is a space for optical staff to meet with individuals interested in purchasing the eyeglasses. The program is offered to North Carolina state employees and dependents, and provides prescription eyewear at a ​significantly ​reduced ​cost compared to other retail outlets.

“We created this special award in appreciation for those who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to supporting N​orth Carolina Correction Enterprises’ vision to create a safer North Carolina through the changing of lives,” Correction Enterprises Director Karen Brown said. “We could not have picked a better first recipient of this award than Nash Community College.”

In fiscal year 2017, the center produced $4.4 million worth of glasses for the state’s Medicaid patients, state prison inmates, vocational rehabilitation clients, as well as state employees and retirees of state and local governments.

The Nash Community College Foundation and Debbie’s Fund will host a one-of-a-kind Bounty & Barrel event Tuesday, November 7, 2017 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Nash Community College’s Business and Industry Center. Debbie’s Fund was established as a memorial tribute to Debbie Kornegay, her legacy, passion for cooking, ministry of service, and commitment to education, and has impacted many lives throughout North Carolina.

College Hospitality Management, Culinary and Brewing, Distillation and Fermentation faculty and students, along with other widely known industry professionals will provide a feature of seasonal fare and culinary delights. The event will showcase bison, shrimp, venison, flounder, local vegetables and fruits and more, at food stations located both indoors and outdoors.

Food celebrity, Lisa Prince, host of UNC-TV’s “Flavor, NC” will make a special appearance bringing energy, southern charm and her abiding love for North Carolina grown food. Whether working with well-known chefs, restaurateurs, or celebrity chefs like Paula Deen and Bobby Flay, Lisa’s love for cooking and good food has taken her across the state surveying the vibrant food scene and bounty.

In addition to great food, guests will sample barrel aged spirits, Nash Community College student brews, and even a signature event cocktail specially crafted by Certified Spirits Specialist Michael J. Ring. A VIP hour will begin at 5:00 PM in NCC’s Brewing, Distillation and Fermentation classroom, with Michael educating attendees on the production, maturation and pairing of whisky. Michael began his hospitality career as an American Culinary Federation Apprentice quickly ascending to the rank of Executive Chef. There he found a passion for wine and spirits that matched his love of global cuisines. Having toured over 45 distilleries in North America and abroad, he has continued to educate himself. Michael serves as Whisky Brand Champion for Brown-Forman, and is a 16-year industry veteran.

NCC President Dr. Bill Carver said, “We are excited to host the community on our campus for a unique event remembering Debbie Kornegay’s life of service, and as we celebrate five decades of student success.” Proceeds benefit Debbie’s Fund and the Nash Community College Culinary Arts program. “This is a great opportunity to bring our community together to sample the goodness of North Carolina, and our region, in one location where some of the hospitality industry’s finest professionals will be on hand to educate, prepare, serve, and answer questions about the beautiful bounty of our area,” Bob Kornegay said.

Tickets for the Bounty & Barrel event only are $40 per person. The cost for admission to the VIP hour and the Bounty & Barrel is $60 per person. For sponsorship opportunities and more information, please call 252-451-8440 or visit www.nashcc.edu/bb.

Golfers participating in the 28th Annual Nash Community College Foundation Student Scholarship Golf Classic on Friday, October 6, 2017 at Benvenue Country Club will have a chance to win a 2017 Buick Regal as a hole-in-one prize sponsored by Davenport Autopark. Pictured f​rom left, NCC Foundation Executive Director Pam Ballew, Davenport Autopark General Manager Neill Nelson, NCC President Dr. Bill Carver, and Davenport Autopark Sales Manager John Turner. Golfers will tee off October 6th at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. for a day of challenging fun, while providing scholarships for deserving college students. For more information, please contact Angela Becker at (252) 451-8440 or abecker@nashcc.edu.

Nash Community College employees helped kick off the College’s annual United Way Campaign last week. The College was the first employer to participate in United Way Tar River Region’s “Road Trippin’ with United Way” promotion. The Honda Civic, sponsored by Davenport Autopark, will travel throughout Nash and Edgecombe Counties during the campaign. Using fun props, individuals took selfies on campus with the car. United Way donations totaling $100 or more are entered for a chance to win the car. Pictured from left, Professor Robin Latham and Human Resources Director Morgan Bland.

Nash Community College recently hosted approximately 50 eighth graders from the Tar River Academy, Parker and Edwards Middle Schools as part of a College Prep Tour. The students are participants in the Communities in Schools College Access Program which identifies students, beginning in the seventh grade, who show potential for academic success. These students continue through the program until high school graduation. Upon graduation, they receive a last dollar scholarship to continue their education.

The day began with a welcome from NCC President, Dr. Bill Carver and a personal testimony from Associate Dean of Enrollment Management, Dr. Daniel Wilson. Students broke into smaller groups following the opening session to tour several different areas including Nursing, Early Childhood Development, Culinary, Emergency Medical Services, Math and Science, Computer-Integrated Machining, and Criminal Justice.

In the photo, NCC Natural Sciences Professor Reggie Cobb facilitates a microscope lesson.

For years, area golfers have supported the Nash Community College Foundation and its scholarship program by participating in the NCC Foundation Student Scholarship Golf Classic. On October 6, 2017, golfers will have a choice to tee off at 8 AM or 1 PM at Benvenue Country Club in Rocky Mount at the 28th Annual Nash Community College Foundation Student Scholarship Golf Classic.

The format for the tournament will be Captain’s Choice. Each member of the team plays a drive from the tee box. The best drive is chosen by the team. From that spot, each golfer plays and continues to play his or her own ball until the hole is completed. The team marks the best score. Prizes will be awarded to each flight’s first and second-place teams.

This year’s grand tournament sponsors are Cummins, Inc. Rocky Mount Engine Plant, Franklin Street Partners, North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives, Oakley Collier Architects, Sandy Cross Consultant Services, Team Harris, Team Tyson and Nash Community College Student Government Association.

Golfers will have a chance to win a 2017 Buick Regal as a hole-in-one prize sponsored by Davenport Autopark. Additional prizes will be awarded for closest-to-the-pin and the longest drives. Raffles and door prize drawings will give golfers an opportunity to win many other items donated by area businesses and individuals.

The planning committee will host a pre-tournament party on Thursday, October 5 in the NCC Library from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Complimentary tickets are available with each sponsorship package. Two individuals will be admitted per ticket. Attendees will enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres provided by NCC Culinary Arts, NCC craft brews and wine, a liquor cash bar, entertainment, a chipping contest, putting contest, a silent auction featuring great items including jewelry, spa and dining experiences, original art, weekend getaway and more. Tickets are available through sponsorship purchase.

Included in the Grand Tournament Sponsorship are VIP tickets to the new one-of-a-kind Bounty and Barrel event on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 which will benefit Debbie’s Fund and the NCC Culinary Arts program. The Bounty & Barrel menu will comprise a selection of seasonal fare and culinary delights including bison, shrimp, venison, flounder, local vegetables and fruits and more, at food stations located both indoors and outdoors.

For more information, visit www.nashcc.edu/golf or call (252) 451-8440.

Matthew Oakley

Runner-Up – ​McLane Foodservice
Team Score: 5​4​

​Ted Leeson
​Brian Pate
James Watson
Mitch Brantley

THIRD DIVISION
Champions – First ​Carolina Management
Team Score: ​58 (Scorecard Playoff Win)​

​Greg Comito
​William O’Conney
Jamie Denton
Kent Watson​

Runner-Up – ​Boddie-Noell Enterprises​
Team Score: ​58​

​Bob Larimer