
(Wentworth, NC) – Joseph Maddrey, an Eden attorney, and Elizabeth Maddrey, a former educator and a civic volunteer, have endowed the Elizabeth H. and Joseph G. Maddrey Scholarship at Rockingham Community College. The couple has resided in Rockingham County since 1972. “We understand the value of education both to the individual and to the community,” [...]

(Wentworth, NC) – Two years ago, Kimberleigh Forrester never thought she would be in Raleigh addressing a NC Rural Center audience concerning the three businesses she has started in Rockingham County and a fourth business about to be launched because two years ago, Forrester owned no businesses. Until she was laid off in 2009, [...]

(Wentworth, NC) – The Small Business Center at Rockingham Community College is offering four free seminars in November. Business owners, those interested in starting a business, or those interested in the seminar topics are invited to attend. The monthly Small Business Center seminars are a relaxed and fun way to network, exchange information and learn. [...]

(Wentworth, NC) – On Aug. 8, Laura Coffee began her role as Rockingham Community College’s dean of continuing education. Most recently, Coffee served as director of adult education at Alamance Community College in Burlington. “Rockingham County is rich with resources,” said Coffee, saying that those resources could translate into the rise of twenty-first century businesses, [...]

(Wentworth, NC) – Rockingham Community College held a pinning ceremony, on August 11, 2011 for the graduates of the summer daytime CNA class, in the RCC auditorium which included a Blessing of the Hands. Graduates were presented with their certificates during the ceremony. The Primary instructor is Mary Corbin, RN and assistant clinical instructor is [...]

(Wentworth, NC) – Eaglemania, the one and two- week camps designed to make your child glad you chose the Rockingham Community College summer camp experience, is open to rising first through rising eighth graders. What’s in store for the rest of this summer? Here are some sample camps: musical theater, CSI, jewelry making, dance, painting [...]

(Wentworth, NC) – Friends and colleagues of former Rockingham Community College president, Dr. Robert C. Keys, have established the Robert C. Keys Leadership Scholarship in his name. Keys served as RCC president from 1996 to 2011. “With the kind generosity of many friends, family, and colleagues, Stephanie and I are delighted to endow this scholarship [...]

(Wentworth, NC)- Parents, the time is here to make plans for your children’s summer activities. If you are looking for day camp experiences where your child can be creative, physically active and have fun while learning, the Eaglemania summer program at Rockingham Community College has what you want. Eaglemania is designed for children who will [...]

(Wentworth, NC) – In April 2008, three months after starting classes at Rockingham Community College, Daphne McLaughlin – formerly of Eden, now of Greensboro – decided to attend the annual Student Award Day which honors and recognizes students who have excelled in a variety of capacities – club/organization involvement, academics, and/or service. “I didn’t know [...]

(Wentworth, NC) – An April 8 trip to Women’s Correctional Facility in Raleigh has changed the course of Lavinia Lee’s life. Since the trip, she’s decided that’s where she wants to be. “Like everyone, I had preconceived ideas about prison,” said Lee. “Based on what I have seen on television, I thought it was a [...]