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 for the towns of Angier and Coats.

Learn more about Criminal Justice Technology at https://www.cccc.edu/curriculum/majors/criminaljustice/

Learn more about Basic Law Enforcement Training at https://www.cccc.edu/blet/

Information available about both programs at 919-718-7450 or at [email protected]

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 about the CCCC Library at www.cccc.edu/library

Find details on all Library news and events (including links to calendars) at https://www.cccc.edu/library/services/newsletters/

CCCC students, faculty, and staff members that want to submit a writing for Cougar Spark can do so at: http://bit.ly/CCCCFlashFiction (deadline is November 30, 2022).  Questions concerning Cougar Spark submissions ca be directed to Jessica Thomas at [email protected] 

Those needing recommendations for books can submit an inquiry at http://tinyurl.com/bookrecsatCCCC

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

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 be vigilant.

Learn more about SAFE of Harnett County at www.SafeOfHC.org

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.  Hosting the discussion were Morgan Pruitt, Outreach and Assessment Librarian.  Included on the panel were instructors Robert Barnes and Bianka Stumpf, as well as Claire Jones of the Harnett County Board of Elections.

MORE ABOUT THE CCCC LIBRARY:  https://www.cccc.edu/library/

TO WATCH THE FORUM IN ITS ENTIRETY:  https://youtu.be/zvvnyA6uITA

The CIVIC LITERACY GUIDE that contains information on all resources highlighted in the discussion can be found here:  https://cccc.libguides.com/civicliteracy 

IMPORTANT VOTER LINKS:

COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS WEBSITES:

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. Hight, the Director of Communications for Central Carolina Community College, talks with Dr. Emily Hare, the Executive Director of the Central Carolina Community College Foundation. The primary mission of the Central Carolina Community College Foundation is to support the needs of the college in order to advance its academic mission in areas not covered by the state budget. Contributions from the Foundation help fund the needs of faculty and staff and also provide financial assistance to students.

Learn more at www.cccc.edu/foundation

CLICK HERE to watch the show from 4CNCLive.

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 what Lantern Rescue is doing to combat the problem as they work with various government and law enforcement agencies.  The work that Lantern Rescue does focuses on both capturing suspects and connecting victims with resources.

Learn more about Lantern Rescue at lanternrescue.org

If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking in the United States:  help and resources are available through the National Human Trafficking Hotline.  Their website, which includes a live chat feature, is HumanTraffickingHotline.org – and, their 24-hour hotline number is 888-373-7888.

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 the Downtown Sanford Streetfest (happening Saturday, October 8th, 2022).

Learn more about Streetfest at www.sanfordstreetfest.com

Learn more about Downtown Sanford, Inc. at www.downtownsanford.com or by calling 919-718-4659.

The Otocast app, available for Android and Apple, allows users to experience a walking audio tour of various murals on display in Sanford.  The tour can be found by searching for Sanford NC through the Otocast app.  Learn more about the app at www.otocast.com

A printable version of the map of the murals can be found at https://www.downtownsanford.com/wp-content/uploads/Mural-Trail-Map.pdf

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 for the student-built "Chatham Cottage" that will take place October 1-8.

Learn more about the Building Construction Technology program at www.cccc.edu/bct

Learn more about the Chatham Cottage (including a link to the auction website) at www.cccc.edu/thechathamcottage

Information on both is also available by phone at 919-545-8032.

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 makes dogs and cats available for adoption.

Learn more about the Veterinary Medical Technology program at www.cccc.edu/vetmed

Learn more about Cougar pets at www.cougarpets.org