Arts Career Community • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 23-21 https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UKVqAlvV8G8dnUAjDliqC?si=5b0bb274bb104b65 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11 and Sunday at 8. A panel discussion with professionals in the area of Arts discuss their educational and vocational journeys. Recorded November 14, 2023 at the Dennis Wicker Civic Center. The podcast version covers the highlights of this discussion.…

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Applied Technologies • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 23-20 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4EJ0DkJm58h19gq0e9rLH2?si=292b6d977dff4e01 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11 and Sunday at 8. A panel discussion with professionals in the area of Applied Technologies discuss their educational and vocational journeys. Recorded November 2, 2023 at the Dennis Wicker Civic Center. The podcast version covers the highlights of this…

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Bryson Lyons • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 23-18 https://open.spotify.com/episode/61xgLWRvab8v0zBZwyQL52?si=ef8506b1402848ae Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11 and Sunday at 8. Sanford-based music artist--and CCCC student--Bryson Lyons talks about the release of his first album, Lyons, and where he gets the inspiration for his music. FIND BRYSON. . . Listen to his music on Spotify (and other…

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September 11, 2001: Never Forget • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 23-15 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Xo3pAiCLWn7IwbU2IQYGw?si=47uxkTdFQuCPnA7eASvd6A Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11 and Sunday at 8. On this special broadcast, we feature a lecture that was given byhistory instructor Robert Barnes.  The talk, which was delivered on September 7, was a retrospective of the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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."…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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:…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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