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.…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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."…
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?…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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).…
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…
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.…
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
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…