Rockingham Community College

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Rockingham Community College
MottoStart Local, Go Far
Type Public community college
Established1966
Parent institution
North Carolina Community College System
Affiliation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
President Mark O. Kinlaw
Students2,254
Location, ,
U.S.
Campus Rural
Colors      Dark green, orange, gold, white
Nickname Eagles
Sporting affiliations
NJCAA
Mascot Eagle
Website www.rockinghamcc.edu

Rockingham Community College is a public community college located in Wentworth, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System.

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