http://pittcountynow.com Tue, 7 Sep 2010 05:18:08 EDT http://pittcountynow.com/post/338/36/we-may-just-be-on-the-verge-of-excellence-in-our-school-system.html http://pittcountynow.com/post/338/36/we-may-just-be-on-the-verge-of-excellence-in-our-school-system.html Over the last few years we know of no one who has been any more critical than have we about Beaufort County Schools. Most of those complaints were directed at the former superintendent. Fortunately in our opinion, he resigned. After a short stint by Bill Rivenbark as Interim Superintendent the Board hired Dr. Don Phipps in December, 2009.

Friday (7-23-10) Dr. Phipps gave something of a "year-end report" and reviewed his plans for the coming year and even dared to dream a bit. We were ... Read More]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:10:59 EDT http://pittcountynow.com/post/337/36/school-board-hears-good-news-at-its-retreat.html http://pittcountynow.com/post/337/36/school-board-hears-good-news-at-its-retreat.html Follows superintendent advice to not spend all its money until a Facilities Study is complete

The Beaufort County Board of Education, meeting in a special "workshop" session Friday (7-23-10) focused its discussion on next year's (FY11) capital outlay budget (facilities, equipment etc.). The board was advised by Superintendent Don Phipps that of the $1,503,066 approved on April 22, approximately half has been committed (contracts, purchase orders etc.). $791,974.77 is unencumbered at t... Read More]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:46:44 EDT http://pittcountynow.com/post/306/36/beaufort-county-community-college-increases-tuition.html http://pittcountynow.com/post/306/36/beaufort-county-community-college-increases-tuition.html Tuition will increase at Beaufort County Community College this fall as a result of action by the N.C. General Assembly and the N.C. Board of Community Colleges.

Tuition at BCCC will increase for students from $50 to $56.50 per credit hour for N.C. residents and from $241.30 to $248.50 per credit hour for non-residents, effective at registration for the Fall 2010 semester.

Tuition for students taking 16 or more credit hours will be $904 per semester for N.C. residents and $3,976 for non-reside... Read More]]> Wed, 7 Jul 2010 17:29:27 EDT http://pittcountynow.com/post/305/36/bccc-president-david-mclawhorn-announces-retirement.html http://pittcountynow.com/post/305/36/bccc-president-david-mclawhorn-announces-retirement.html After a decade as the head of Beaufort County Community College, Dr. David McLawhorn, the fourth BCCC president, announced he will retire effective July 1, 2011.

“I am looking forward to having more time for myself and my family,” McLawhorn said. “At the same time, I’m really going to miss the camaraderie we have at the college.”

“I am really fortunate to have worked with outstanding and dedicated faculty and staff,” he said. “And I am indebted ... Read More]]> Wed, 7 Jul 2010 17:25:30 EDT http://pittcountynow.com/post/301/36/bccc-president-mclawhorn-to-retire-next-year.html http://pittcountynow.com/post/301/36/bccc-president-mclawhorn-to-retire-next-year.html After a decade as the head of Beaufort County Community College, Dr. David McLawhorn, the fourth BCCC president, announced he will retire effective July 1, 2011.

“I am looking forward to having more time for myself and my family,” McLawhorn said. “At the same time, I’m really going to miss the camaraderie we have at the college.”

“I am really fortunate to have worked with outstanding and dedicated faculty and staff,” he said. “And I am indebted t... Read More]]> Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:43:12 EDT http://pittcountynow.com/post/296/36/bccc-announces-fall-registration-and-orientation-schedules.html http://pittcountynow.com/post/296/36/bccc-announces-fall-registration-and-orientation-schedules.html Beaufort County Community College recently announced its registration schedule for Fall Semester, which is scheduled to begin Aug. 16, 2010.

Dates and deadlines for enrolling and registering are as follows:

· July 12 – Registration begins for returning students, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
· July 13 – Registration continues for returning students, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
· July 14 – New Student Orientation at 10 a.m. followed by registration for stu... Read More]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:24:31 EDT