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Need help for a small business? RCCC offer resource fair

Submitted by David Whisenant
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 9:03am
Need help for a small business? RCCC offer resource fair

SALISBURY - Small business owners, start-ups and aspiring entrepreneurs will have a chance to connect with dozens of local and state business assistance providers at the Small Business Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 15 at the Cabarrus Government Center, 65 Church St. in downtown Concord. 

The free mid-day event, in celebration of Small Business Week, includes lunch, and brings to one location business assistance representatives and government agencies to answer questions and distribute information about what business owners and prospective owners need to start, grow and succeed.

“Since most small business owners and potential owners are unaware of all the free resources available to them, the fair will make it convenient to gather as much business information as possible in one day,” said Barbara Hall, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Small Business Center director, one of the organizers.

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App State's Jerry Moore, Roman Gabriel III, other notable athletes to visit local schools

Submitted by David Whisenant
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 7:35am
App State's Jerry Moore, Roman Gabriel III, other notable athletes to visit local schools

SALISBURY - Sold Out President and former Pro Football player Roman Gabriel III (Son of former Rams QB Roman Gabriel) and other high impact athletes will visit Carson high school (10:00 AM) and South Rowan high school (1:30 pm) on May 14th.

The on going public school program will challenge students to take a public accountable pledge to be drug and alcohol abstinent and provide students with valuable life skills training in preparation for college and or a job. In: Bullying, Peer Pressure, Goal Setting, Finding your passion, Fitness, Character, Team Concepts, and involvement in extra curricular activities, etc.

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RCCC set to graduate one of its largest ever classes

Submitted by David Whisenant
Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 7:38am
RCCC set to graduate one of its largest ever classes

SALISBURY - Nearly 1,000 graduates will receive associate degrees, diplomas and certificates at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College’s 49th graduation ceremony Saturday, May 11.

Given the college’s 50th anniversary this year, it is a very special graduation, according to school officials.

The 985 graduates range in age from 17 to 71 (average age is 31), with 67 percent female and 33 percent male. Forty-five percent of the graduates live in Rowan County, with 41 percent from Cabarrus County and 14 percent from surrounding counties.

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RCCC touts success of career advisory centers

Submitted by David Whisenant
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 8:33am
RCCC touts success of career advisory centers

SALISBURY -  Rowan-Cabarrus Community College has made great strides to improving the success of its students. The college’s Academic and Career Advising (ACA) Centers were recognized for their outstanding work over the first year of the Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant that funded the startup of the centers.

In September 2011, the college was awarded $1.8 million from the U.S. Department of Education as part of the Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grants. Only one of two colleges in North Carolina to receive this Title III funding, Rowan-Cabarrus hopes to ultimately improve student persistence, retention and graduation rates.

Rowan-Cabarrus used the grant to establish Academic and Career Advising (ACA) Centers on both the North Campus in Rowan County and the South Campus in Cabarrus County. 

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"Vintage Prom" rocking Rowan Cabarrus Community College Friday

Submitted by David Whisenant
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 7:13am
"Vintage Prom" rocking Rowan Cabarrus Community College Friday

SALISBURY - Who doesn’t love live music, dancing and fun? Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is in celebration mode this year in honor of the college’s 50th anniversary.

“As the college celebrates our 50th anniversary in 2013, we want to thank the community for its support over the last 50 years,” said Spalding. “Join us in celebrating our community and your community college.”

The college’s first ever Vintage Prom will feature live music, drinks, dancing and fun at the Salisbury Depot on Friday, April 26 from 7-11 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite attire from any era or culture.

“If that means your actual prom dress – great! Or if you’ve got a dress from a wedding that you never got the opportunity to wear again, that’s perfect, too.

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Library offering free computer classes

Submitted by David Whisenant
Sunday, April 14th, 2013, 6:11pm
Library offering free computer classes

SALISBURY - Rowan Public Library offers free, monthly computer classes on beginning to advanced topics.  Classes are hands-on and are free and open to the public.  All classes are approximately 90 minutes long. 

This month’s class will be Gone Phishing: How to Avoid Getting Scammed.  This hands-on class will offer opportunities to test your knowledge of phishing, identity theft, and other online threats.  It will also provide real-world tips and tricks on how you can protect your identity against these threats.  This class will be offered at all three branches of the Rowan Public Library:

South Rowan Regional (China Grove): Monday, April 15, 2013, 7:00 pm

East Branch* (Rockwell): Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 1:00 pm

Headquarters (Salisbury): Thursday, April 18, 2013, 9:30 am

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