Lenoir Community College

I hope you will take a moment to look through the 2023 edition of the Lenoir Community College CareerFocus and see just some of the educational opportunities and career pathways the College has for everyone. Whether you are looking for short-term training or a degree-seeking program, Lenoir Community College is where hope and opportunity connect. Our faculty and staff are committed to...

By Cailyn Kennedy As Lenoir Community College celebrates 65 years of excellence, one employee is celebrating a milestone of her own. Susan Nobles is celebrating 49 years of service, earning her the distinction of the longest-employed person at the College. Nobles was born and raised in Selma before moving to Kinston at 16. After graduating high school, she continued her education at LCC with...

By Richy Huneycutt When Lenoir Community College Health Sciences and Nursing students returned from spring break recently, they didn't return to their old classrooms. Instead, they walked into the newly renovated and expanded state-of-the-art facility, the Floyd Health Sciences Center. The Center was made possible through a generous donation from long-time College supporters Dexter...

By Cailyn Kennedy Kinston native Tonya Sutton, a determined woman who has worked in one place for the last 27 years, has decided it is time for a career change. Sutton worked at Caswell Developmental Center before retiring at the beginning of March this year. She expressed how much she enjoyed working at Caswell. "In my previous job, I was always doing hands-on work with the patients,...

By Richy Huneycutt Are you looking for short-term training options in the healthcare field? Lenoir Community College offers short-term training opportunities in satisfying health-related courses that provide rewarding careers in areas that serve others and improve the health and well-being of individuals in Lenoir, Greene, and Jones Counties. Dr. Faith Bynum, Director of Health-Related...

By Cailyn Kennedy Picture the logo on a t-shirt, the billboard on the highway, or an advertisement on a website. Each of these designs was once on the desk of a graphics professional before being sent out into the world. Lenoir Community College offers students two degree options in the Graphics Program. Students can obtain an Associate in Applied Science degree in Graphic Arts and Imaging...

By Cailyn Kennedy Jonah Daniels could never find an artistic outlet that stuck with him, that is until he discovered the Graphics Department at Lenoir Community College. The La Grange native grew up trying the traditional route for someone with a creative personality. He poured himself into his painting and drawing but could never find the motivation to stick with it. However, during his...

By Cailyn Kennedy Looking for a career in cosmetology? Lenoir Community College has options to fit your schedule and your career goals. Whether you are interested in short-term training or a degree, you can start your educational journey at LCC and explore a variety of careers in the program. Students are immersed in a stimulating environment where they can enjoy a hands-on experience...

By Cailyn Kennedy From its start in 2012, Lenoir Community College’s Barber School in Greene County has been attracting students from surrounding areas. The program's demand is one reason a second LCC Barber School opened in Jones County in March 2022. Approximately 20 students are accepted into the program each year, where they will spend an entire year working towards getting their...

By Richy Huneycutt Lenoir Community College Sustainable Agriculture Program Chair Tiffany Coward Kennedy of Trenton has always had a passion for agriculture since she was a little girl. Little did she know that passion and love for learning would land her in a classroom teaching at LCC. She is the program chair of Sustainable Agriculture and Agriculture Education, and her enthusiasm for...

By Richy Huneycutt Have you received your Big Blue Envelope? If you have, CONGRATULATIONS! You have been accepted to Lancer Nation - Lenoir Community College. If you applied to LCC, it will be arriving in your mailbox any day. The Big Blue Envelope is on its way, bringing important and fun information that you need as a student to be successful in college. “The Big Blue Envelope contains...

By Cailyn Kennedy Matilda The Musical is taking to the Turner Stage in the Briley Auditorium at Lenoir Community College from July 14 through 16 and July 21 through 23. The musical is based on the 1988 novel Matilda by Roald Dahl. The musical’s narrative centers on Matilda Wormwood, a precocious 5-year-old with the gift of telekinesis. She loves reading, has a vivid imagination, overcomes...

The only thing you can really count on is change. There’s the kind you anticipate – high school graduation, college, new job, new family. And there’s the kind you dread – a lay-off, a divorce, a plan gone awry. And when change comes your way, you find ways to adapt. You learn new things, make a new plan, and take on a new challenge. Education often has a role in big life changes....