The end of her mother’s life became the start of a new career for Christy Womack, who will receive her Associate Degree in Nursing from South Piedmont Community College on May 13. “I had never had any healthcare experience until my mom’s diagnosis. As we cared for her, I felt called into nursing,” said Womack. […]

Happy retirement, Dr. Tim! Dr. Tim Resichman, director of the Massage Therapy program, has given three decades of his life to the field of massage therapy, including  10 years of service to South Piedmont. In his retirement, Dr. Tim plans to publish children’s books, start a greeting card company, continue to be involved in massage […]

One day this summer, Miranda Goodwin is going to be floating on a lake, alongside her friends, free of any worries about money or finding a job. “That’s what I’ve been working for ever since I enrolled at South Piedmont, and now, it’s almost here,” said Goodwin, who will graduate on May 13 with her […]

South Piedmont Community College’s Small Business Center is leading the fourth-annual 53 Ideas Pitch Competition, an initiative that began in 2020 with support from Fifth Third Bank to provide anyone with an idea access to the capital, training and social connections needed to turn it into a viable business. Contestants will not only compete for […]

Bolivia, N.C., resident Bob Wydra on Thursday presented an $11,600 check to the South Piedmont Community College Foundation, a gift that memorializes his brother, Jeff Wydra, and is many times larger than he originally planned. “We are deeply grateful for the Wydra family’s generosity and the relationship we now share,” said President Dr. Maria Pharr. […]

South Piedmont Community College’s longest-serving employee, History Instructor William Dick, is always recruiting students — even when he’s out to eat. Dick, who began his career at South Piedmont in 1992, enjoys frequenting restaurants throughout Anson and Union counties. While he dines, he keeps an eye out for servers who have that certain spark. “If […]

The inspiration for Aanjele Miller’s college degree weighs about 30 pounds and fits comfortably on her hip: her 2-year-old daughter, Ajourney. “I wanted to have children. I wanted to be able to support my child. That’s why I turned my life around and went to South Piedmont,” said Miller. Miller will graduate with her Associate […]

South Piedmont Community College sonography alumna Dani Burnham and Christy Caudle were both motivated by a desire to make a difference for women in their community. Now, they’re doing exactly that, as the sonographers at the pregnancy resource centers serving Anson and Union counties. “I think I can speak for both of us when I […]

South Piedmont Community College welcomes four new Board of Trustees members following appointments from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and the Anson County Board of Education. In January, Governor Cooper announced the appointment of Ms. Deborah Davis, Mr. Hunt Gwyn, and Mr. Robert Shivers. The Anson County Board of Education also appointed Mr. Michael Freeman, […]