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Information Technology • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 23-14 https://open.spotify.com/episode/0r706hSR2KyjyiCk7xhZLV?si=c28d9ddd412a42d5 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11 and Sunday at 8. Mike Peluso talks about the various offerings available to those wanting to study Information Technology at Central Carolina Community College. LEARN MORE: PHONE: 919-718-7300 EMAIL: ietech@cccc.edu WEB: Information Technology/Business Systems and Operational Support Information Technology/Network…

2023-09-29

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Carolina Indie Fest • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 23-13 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5yXPwOy9PL2JQNJB6e5zxY?si=69f7cf3bbd914283 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11 and Sunday at 8. Bill Freeman has a conversation with Tim Emmert, organizer of Carolina Indie Fest, about what it takes to put on a downtown music festival. The two-day event is happening September 29-30 in downtown Sanford. LEARN…

2023-09-14

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Manufacturing Day • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 23-12 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5kMvwhbKTzik43gPt5RcnN?si=18513c07c4e8438f Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11 and Sunday at 8. Patricia Anderson and Erin Blakeley discuss the growth of manufacturing jobs in our region, and how Central Carolina Community College is partnering with current companies and incoming companies to train workers for thousands of new…

2023-09-07

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Women in Business • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 23-11 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WlCASkQraMS2c4U7VCkOx?si=2b4736f06c4b4ecf Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11 and Sunday at 8. A forum with prominent area business leaders was held on March 30, 2023. These women represented areas including education, business, medical, and legal. The topic of discussion revolved around issues that women deal with in…

2023-08-30

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College and Career Readiness • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 23-10 (ENGLISH/INGLÉS) https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZyU3qfOOHNyIzQnzDqjAV?si=43a169bc5c214ce8 EPISODE 23-10 (SPANISH/ESPAÑOL) https://open.spotify.com/episode/4o7ojXU1IFb6hILaxoYfbc?si=129df8a418224496 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11 and Sunday at 8. Claudia Farnandez, Anita Green, and Ashley Byrd discuss the various offering of Central Carolina Community College's College and Career Readiness (CCR) program, which includes: Adult high school High School Equivalancy…

2023-05-05

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“Special K:” Making Friends in College

Making friends after high school is always difficult. Your high school friend group is separated as everyone heads off to college. College is a time to discover who you are. Finding like-minded people can be somewhat of a challenge. It is helpful to get involved in different clubs and organizations.…

2023-05-05

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Dazia: Bye-Bye Social Media

As this semester ends, I am elated and mostly thankful for this opportunity to expand my knowledge about social media marketing and how to manage a podcast. What I enjoyed most in the Social Media class with Mr. Brucker was pre-production for the podcast. Whether that be recording the opener…

2023-05-02

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“Special K:” Looks Like We Made It

Hey all! It's your girl, "Special K," or Kat if you know me in real life :) So, this semester is almost over--just four more days to go! I am going to be honest and say that I don't want to write this blog post. Maybe it's because I don't…

2023-05-02

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Asia: The END is Only the Beginning

I chose this title because I am dealing with mixed emotions. We have reached the end of the school year, and while part of me is very relieved to have no homework and a bit more free time; I am also saddened because I have met some truly amazing people…

2023-05-01

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Asia: Day Dreamin’ and I’m Thinkin’ of You…

(Credit title to Aretha Franklin may she rest in peace) Often times, I have random conversations with my classmates on everything from local events to our favorite (insert category here). Whether they are in their teens or later 40s/50s, we all find something that we have in common that takes…

2023-04-28

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Culinary Arts • Central Carolina Journal

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7uj4uvtdFXwNHVMd5EL0c9?si=jl49oG7aQDqd2TxKWa_dPw EPISODE 23-09 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11 and Sunday at 8. Mello Hughes talks with Chef Regina Minter of the Culinary and Hospitality Arts program at Central Carolina Community College about various opportunities for students. FURTHER INFORMATION: (919) 718-7510 https://www.cccc.edu/culinaryarts/ https://www.facebook.com/CCCulinaryInstitute/ show less

2023-04-27

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“Special K:” Time Management

So, since you read the title, I am assuming that you know that I will be talking about time management and not about rainbows and unicorns. (That reminds me of Lucky Charms. . . but, let's not get off topic.) Time management is important in all stages of life, but…

2023-04-25

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Asia: State of Nutrition

We are living in a world where the prices of food have turned many of us back into farmers; well, it has at least turned us toward looking at YouTube to learn how to live off the land (lol). Seriously, the value of processed foods, the high levels of sodium…

2023-04-24

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Central Carolina Promise/K14 • Central Carolina Journal

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BrRQVYOEbe4pwoETFVmfz?si=1143e26867c54814 EPISODE 23-08 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11 and Sunday at 8. Mary Schmid Carter, the College Access Coordinator for Central Carolina Community College, talks about how high school students residing in Chatham, Lee, or Harnett County can take college classes for FREE through the Central Carolina…

2023-04-21

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A Week with “Special K” (aka Kat)

What are you doing here?! You aren't supposed to be reading this blog post (because this is a class assignment). Just kidding!! I love that you are here, visiting our website, and decided to click on our blogs! College students write a blog each week, on a topic of their…

2023-04-18

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Mello: Board Games

Tabletop games are a fun and simple way to bond and pass the time. I stayed inside a lot in my upbringing in New York, and board games were something I grew up on. These days I like browsing Kickstarter to see the independently made games. Whenever there is an…

2023-04-14

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John Ramsperger • Central Carolina Journal

https://open.spotify.com/episode/56Pr7L0Wdzm1PI6ZwHlaKd?si=pIZV81kDRFaULl2NjyYlpQ EPISODE 23-07 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11 and Sunday at 8. Bryson Lyons interviews local real estate agent John Ramsperger about the growth of the city of Sanford, including upcoming developments. The Lee County Chamber of Commerce is part of the Sanford Area Growth Alliance. They…

2023-04-13

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Asia: Random Thoughts

Things to make you ponder: Hello everyone. I have been watching a ton of YouTube and TikTok lately and they have sparked some interesting thoughts and questions lately. It is no secret that man has never been able to explore the very bottom of the ocean; and, due to the…

2023-04-13

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Mello: The Cult of Outrage

Recently, Jennifer Aniston said that an entire generation would find her hit show Friends offensive nowadays. In my opinion, people are so sensitive these days. We've seen comedians get "cancelled" over the years for jokes that seemed commonplace at the time would be considered "impolitically correct" now. Humor exists to…

2023-04-12

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Keep Harnett Beautiful • Central Carolina Journal

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5nCO6KUZFrHyxwRLFSeYb2?si=LPeLXq7oQy-SVM2N-yp_cg EPISODE 23-06 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11 and Sunday at 8. In this episode: Dazia McLean talks about upcoming events for students in April and May of 2023, as well as the opportunities for students to run for positions with the Student Government Association. Learn more…

2023-03-31

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Asia: HELP WANTED

This is an interesting way to start this blog. . . but, just follow me. As a parent and someone who works with teenagers, I witness a lot among the youth. The things that are being said amongst them, the way that a lot of the "no-no's" are being told…

2023-03-31

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Mello: Pen Palling

This past month I've been writing to pen pals. I've always loved collecting stamps and mailing letters, so I figured being a pen pal is a natural progression. I met some incredible people off of Instagram to exchange stuff with. Going to the post office is a treat for me.…

2023-03-30

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Kat: A World Without Social Media

4.9 billion people across the world use social media. Facebook and Instagram are responsible for around half of all revenue generated by social networking apps. Social media has evolved into a natural part of our everyday lives. Businesses, CEOs, college students, moms, and even pets use social media on a…

2023-03-27

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Dunn Center • Central Carolina Journal

https://open.spotify.com/episode/02t8QBRNtO1wn1nDHX4Yfd?si=FiWD1YvqQRaIQ0Dz3yBhOg EPISODE 23-05 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11 and Sunday at 8. Gwen Collins, the site director for the Dunn Center, also oversees activities for the Dunn Senior Center, one of the several offerings provided on the campus. We talk with her--as well as with Shameka Harper,…

2023-03-24

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Asia: Tough Conversations…Do You Have Them?

So I was watching a tv show called "The Neighborhood." This show is a great show, in my personal opinion, but I've noticed that they hit on a lot of touchy topics that people may need to have conversations about. As a single mother, a person of color, and someone…

2023-03-24

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Dazia: My Experience with Social Media

I am happy to have the chance to further my education in TV/Film Broadcast Production. The many steps that I have taken have been pretty interesting thus far. Although the social media marketing class is a task it has also helped me notice where I should progress and take certain…

2023-03-23

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Mello (aka “Professor M. Hysteria”): The Difference Between NoSleep, Let’s Not Meet, and Creepypastas

For those of you who don't know, I host a podcast on the WUAW website titled "Let's Not Sleep." I read horror stories and sometimes give my own commentary on the story. Sometimes I browse Reddit and other times I say urban legend stories. Today I want to explain the…

2023-03-22

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Matt Ramey • Central Carolina Journal

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Gc2DjABP1GyOH8meKIduq?si=b0993e93774a480c EPISODE 23-04 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11 and Sunday at 8. Photographer Matt Ramey is working on doing a photo essay about the city of Sanford and its people during 2023. He's looking for people and places that he can photograph to tell the entire story…

2023-03-17

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Asia: Life After College?

Have you all thought about life after college? I recently had an assignment that asked me what were my plans post-graduation. I decided to not further my education in the classroom. I think after my time here at CCCC comes to an end, I will start some freelance work and…

2023-03-17

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Mello: All Stars Animation

The Oscars were on Sunday. Sadly no one got slapped or anything major happened. One thing that did make me feeling internally oppressed the Oscars don't respect animation as much as they should or used to. Animated films used to be nominated in every category, not just "Best Animated Picture."…

2023-03-16

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Kat: Fast Food and TV Shows Twitter Accounts

Today is National Make Up Your Own Holiday Day, so I decided that March 12 would(at least for me) be National Relaxing Day. The reason is because it is the day after Daylight Saving Time. Does anybody ever go on Twitter and look at fast food or tv show accounts?…

2023-03-13

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Bryson: A Thought on Preparation

For Audio/Radio Production class, the students have to make weekly 3-minute episodes, but we also have to make a 30-minute feature. I am an Eagle Scout, and I admittedly have lost that "be prepared" attitude since I've aged out of scouting. So this is a little bit of advice for…

2023-03-10

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State of the State • Central Carolina Journal

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GqcJERAVtxkCJ2X5zpPr4?si=SPyhscy2RveJUK-lQpEyNw EPISODE 23-03 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11 and Sunday at 8. This episode highlights the major points of the State of the State address delivered by Governor Roy Cooper on Monday, March 6, 2023--as well as from the Republican Response delivered by Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson.…

2023-03-09

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Asia: Power of Perception

Hey Guys! I have been dealing with a lot of external stressors lately. It has weighed me down so much, that it is beginning to reflect in my academic performance. A lot of jobs/people tell us to "leave our problems at the door," but what do you do when your…

2023-03-09

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Mello: Getting LASIK

I used to wear glasses for my entire life. It wasn't until last year that I saved enough to get LASIK eye surgery. I went to New York because four of my family members went to the same doctor. It was painless. There was some slight discomfort but I am…

2023-03-07

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All About Asia

Hi guys! My name is Asia Kiniel, I am a BPT student. When I joined, I had no idea of what I would be getting into and for a bit the uncertainty was daunting. After meeting my teachers and seeing the course load, I began to feel right at home.…

2023-03-04

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Mello: Creatively Bankrupt

Do you ever get a feeling that you should be doing something productive? That any form of lesuire makes you uncomfortable? That is a feeling I've had and it's sadly not uncommon. There are times I want to work on my writing but try to justify to myself that after…

2023-03-03

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Student Government Association • Central Carolina Journal

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0CCdresbrG4B5fmFhx2BzK?si=21d7cc42f6b840e8 EPISODE 23-02 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11 and Sunday at 8. A discussion about the ways that the Student Government Association helps to provide advocacy for and activities for students at Central Carolina Community College. Guests include President Regional Spinks, Vice President Emilie Obregon, Lee County…

2023-03-02

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Kelvin Hunt • 4C Visions on Central Carolina Journal

This edition of Central Carolina Journal is actually a rebroadcast of 4C Visions, a show that appears on 4CNCLive, an online and cable-access station operated by Central Carolina Community College. R. V. Hight, the Director of Communications for Central Carolina Community College, talks with Kelvin Hunt, the Director of Student…

2023-03-02

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Kat: Video Or Radio: It’s So Hard To Choose

Hello to all you readers and those who are not even reading this. It's Katerina, back again with another blog post. However, I have no ideas for this blog; but I am just going to roll with it. I recently turned 20, and I don't feel any older. As I…

2023-03-02

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About Bryson

Hey everyone! My name is Bryson Lyons and I'm a first-year student at CCCC! I'm studying radio right now in the BPT program! I'm very excited to be on the staff for Central Carolina Journal! A few things about me; I do a radio show on our sister station, 90.5…

2023-03-02

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Get to Know Katerina

Hello! My name is Katerina Medina, and I am currently attending Central Carolina Community College. I started attending CCCC last August as a Broadcasting Production student, am I am deciding whether or not to get a degree or just a diploma. I would really like to attend a film school…

2023-02-27

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Mello: First Year At Broadcasting Production

My name is Mello and I have been enjoying my first year at Central Carolina Community College! It was quite a process deciding what I wanted to do after graduating high school in 2019. I first went to the Lillington Campus for Lasers & Photonics then I went to the…

2023-02-25

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Library • Central Carolina Journal

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4WDpfjbrDQlfRZsujieTzV?si=11bdc39e6e264b6b EPISODE 23-01 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11 and Sunday at 8. Peggy Cotton, Allison Sills, and Elaine Wilderson discuss all of the ways that the libraries of Central Carolina Community College are able to assist students, staff, and the general public. Learn more at www.cccc.edu/library

2023-02-23

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CCJ: What’s Coming in 2023

The Social Media class at Central Carolina Community College is gearing up for another season of Central Carolina Journal! We hope that you'll be tuning in for more great content as we cover topics of interest throughout our area! FIRST: Note that we have a slight time change! You can…

2023-02-09

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Criminal Justice and BLET • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-23 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. A discussion on the Criminal Justice Technology and the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) at Central Carolina Community College. Guests include department chair Kelly Dorman and BLET alum Dustin Miller, who is currently a police officer…

2022-11-16

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National Novel Writing Month • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-22 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. Morgan Pruitt of the Central Carolina Community College Library discusses events happening in November and December of 2022. Also, a reading of the short story Courage, Determination, and Ants by its author, Barbara Bera. Learn more…

2022-11-09

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Veterans’ Upward Bound • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-21 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. A conversation with Dr. Jennifer Servi-Roberts about the work of Veterans' Upward Bound, which empowers former military members to take the next steps in their education and/or vocation. Learn more at www.cccc.edu/vub

2022-11-03

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Domestic Violence • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-20 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. Listener discretion is advised. October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On this broadcast, we talk with representatives from SAFE of Harnett County about the problem of domestic violence, how their organization helps, and how you can…

2022-10-27

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Voting and Civic Literacy • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-19 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. TO WATCH THE FORUM ON YOUTUBE IN ITS ENTIRETY: https://youtu.be/zvvnyA6uITA The Library at Central Carolina Community College presented a discussion titled "Putting the U in Community," a forum centered around civic literacy, voting, and community engagement.…

2022-10-20

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CCCC Foundation • 4C Visions on Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-18 Listen to Central Carolina Journal on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. This edition of Central Carolina Journal is actually a rebroadcast of 4C Visions, a show that appears on 4CNCLive, an online and cable-access station operated by Central Carolina Community College. R. V.…

2022-10-12

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Human Trafficking • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-17 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. Listener discretion is advised. Whitney Miller, the Public Engagement Director at Lantern Rescue, talks about some of the reasons that human trafficking happens around the world, the ways in which Americans participate in the problem, and…

2022-10-06

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Downtown Sanford Streetfest • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-16 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. Kelli Laudate, the executive director of Downtown Sanford, Inc., talks about the importance of downtown districts (and that of downtown Sanford, in particular) for the community and for local businesses. Upcoming events are also discussed, including…

2022-09-29

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Chatham Cottage/Building Construction Technology • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-15 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. Jeff Gannon discusses the importance of learning a trade like building construction in relation to the "skills gap" and the current need for home and business structures in Central North Carolina. He also discusses the auction…

2022-09-21

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Cougar Pets/Vet Med • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-14 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. Justin Pedley speaks about what it takes to become a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) through the Veterinary Medical Technology program at Central Carolina Community College. The program also operates "Cougar Pets," a no-kill animal shelter that…

2022-09-15

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Cape Fear Fest • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-13 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. Members of the Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce discuss the significance of the Chamber, as well as upcoming events--including Cape Fear Fest (happening September 23-24, 2022) and the "Run, Run Rudolph" 5K (happening December 10, 2022).…

2022-09-09

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Carolina Indie Fest • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-12 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. A conversation with Tim Emmert of Hugger Mugger Brewing about preparations for Carolina Indie Fest--a free music event that's happening September 23-24 in downtown Sanford. The schedule of events and links to scheduled artists' Spotify channels…

2022-08-31

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Love Chatham • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-11 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. A conversation with Dakota Philbrick of Chatham County NC Homeless Shelters (aka "Love Chatham"), discussing how the homelessness situation manifests in Chatham County; what is being done about it; and, how you can support their work.…

2022-05-05

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Harnett County Veterans’ Services • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-10 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. Our "Rickie Tan" speaks with Amy Noel, a Veterans' Service Officer for Harnett County. Learn about the services they offer at harnett.org/veterans or at 910-893-7574. https://open.spotify.com/episode/039QC63GrMdjRnDTuRAGHj?si=Om1UgyBGTOCkhR9jzeGLtA

2022-04-28

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Rickie: A Veteran, Talking to a Veteran, About Veterans

NOTE: Tune in for Episode 22-10 of Central Carolina Journal on Saturday, April 30 at 11:30 or Sunday, May 1 at 8:30 on 88.3 WUAW. Or, listen to the show on-demand. Here I go again, trying this blog thing. I really think that it's starting to grow on me??? No,…

2022-04-27

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Broadcasting • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-09 (and appendix) Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. On this episode: we feature the Broadcasting Production Technology program (they're the ones that make this podcast possible!). A roundtable with instructors Kassandra Lyles, Bill Freeman, and Fred Brucker about their broadcasting careers; the…

2022-04-21

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US Senate Republican Debate • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-08 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. On radio, we aired the debate between Pat McCrory and Mark Walker that happened on April 14, 2022. (Ted Budd declined to participate.) To respect the generosity of Capitol Broadcasting Company, who produced the debate and…

2022-04-15

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Rickie: Reflections on CHSC

NOTE: To hear the Central Carolina Journal episode about the Chatham Health Sciences Center, click here. It sounds to me that CHSC is a very good facility to learn about being a healthcare provider. The job that they are focusing on is about learning the skills in several health-related fields. Sounds a lot like…

2022-04-13

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Chatham Health Sciences Center • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-07 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. A roundtable discussion on the offerings of the Chatham Health Sciences Center, with discussion on both curriculum and continuing education programs. Guests include instructors Diane Johnson, Tiffany Needham, and Melissa Fogarty. Information about programs offered at…

2022-04-07

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Rickie: Still In the Learning Phase

This is what happens when that old guy in class gets help from a smart and quirky young lady: you find a "golden goose" and a friend that cares. Hello to all. This is my third go-around at writing a blog. After my last blog, I think you know my…

2022-04-06

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BioWork • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-06 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. A conversation with Dr. Lisa Smelser, Biotechnology Programs director at Central Carolina Community College. The discussion focuses on various bioscience companies in (or coming to) Central North Carolina and the types of jobs available from these…

2022-04-01

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Rickie: Still Learning How to Blog. . .

So, this is my second go around at writing a blog. Still don't know what to write about, but here goes nothing. From my POV, it is a really big deal to do this--because, I still say that I'm not sure what I'm doing. In my situation, being 50+ and…

2022-03-29

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Gov. Roy Cooper • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-05 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. Governor Roy Cooper visits Central Carolina Community College to host a roundtable with CCCC president Dr. Lisa Chapman. With them are recipients of the Longleaf Commitment Grant, which provides monies for high school seniors to cover…

2022-03-23

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Rickie: An Old Student’s POV

I'm a 50+ year old student back in community college, trying to get my Associate Degree in Broadcasting Technology. One of my classes is Social Media . So, in this class, I had to become open minded and learn new things. So, this is where I'm at: learning to blog. I have never blogged…

2022-03-22

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Culinary • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-04 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. In this episode: "Rickie Tan" talks with Chef De-Ven Atkinson ("Chef D") about the Culinary program at Central Carolina Community College--and, in particular, the location he oversees at the Dunn Center Learn about the Culinary program:…

2022-03-17

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Ababacar: Pressing on. . .

I am now starting to get used to the basics of creating a podcast. This class wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be. Being assigned to record the intro and outro of the show is fun and I enjoy it. Now, I have been assigned to do a whole show…

2022-03-17

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Brent Trout • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-03 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. In this episode: we talk with new Harnett County Manager Brent Trout. Press release on his appointment: Brent Trout Named New Harnett County Manager Links for the Harnett County Manager's Office: Manager's Office WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterBoard of Commissioners…

2022-03-10

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Wampus Cat Music Festival • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-02 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. IN THIS EPISODE: We talk with Jeff Popka of Indie On Air, organizer of the Wampus Cat Music Festival--coming to Gross Farms May 13-15, 2022. For concert information: https://wampuscatmusicfestival.com/ Follow Wampus Cat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wampuscatmusicfest Learn…

2022-03-04

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Ababacar: “Me? A Podcaster?”

Being a student who is really new with the whole podcast situation is a big adjustment for me. I have listened to many interesting podcasts on the radio. Every morning when driving to school, I have this radio app on my phone which contains all the popular news channels such as CNN and…

2022-03-03

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Barbering • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-01 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. IN THIS EPISODE: We feature the barbering program, located in the Dunn Center. Guests include barbering instructor, Lee McCullers; and, CCCC alum and owner of the Bearded Goose Barber Shop, Anthony "Biff" Graham. To contact the…

2022-02-25