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Chris Moore cuts the ribbon for the court named after his father. Pictured are his sister, Candace (l), and his mother, Sharon, who is holding Moore's 1-year-old daughter, Mia. Countless hours playing basketball on the court at Warwick High School, many in the shadow of his father, couldn’t prepare Thomas Nelson men’s coach Chris Moore for this moment. Before a crowd of more than 200 people, including many of his father’s former players, assistant coaches and coaching rivals, the court was named in honor of the late Ben Moore on Nov. 13.

The holiday season is here and with it comes increasingly busy roadways. Thomas Nelson Police advise everyone to be mindful of actions that will make for safer road trips. Drivers can protect themselves and their passengers by taking a few simple precautions. Check out these tips: Make sure your vehicle is tuned up and in good condition for travel before heading out.  Use seat belts and child safety seats. The rear seat is the safest place for children to ride.

The world of online gaming has exploded in recent years, partly because of the pandemic. Tom Rockson and Jason Vance, co-advisers for the gaming club at Thomas Nelson Community College, are hoping to tap into that growth. “Gaming is such a universal interest for our students,” Rockson said. “All people seem to love games. Students, especially, are very into video games, very into online massive multi-player games, Dungeons & Dragons, card games like Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon cards.”

Pictured are (l-r) Business Professor Dr. Janelle Faison,  SimIS  Inc. CEO Dr. Johnny Garcia, Social Media & Digital Marketing Manager Doris Shadouh (program emcee), Recording Artist Jus John and Black BRAND President and Co-founder Blair Durham.    The Peninsula Workforce Development Center at Thomas Nelson’s Hampton campus on Nov. 11 was the site of a community reception to usher in Black Diamond Weekend, an annual three-day conference organized by Black BRAND, the Black Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce.

The Thomas Nelson Community College Board's Budget and Finance Committee will have a special-called meeting at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18 in the Hampton III Building, room 717. The committee will discuss a new initiative to increase the College’s enrollment and retention. The meeting is open to the public in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.  For more information, please contact Geraldine Mathey at (757) 825-2717 or matheyg@tncc.edu.

The 2021 Employee Awards Ceremony took place Friday, Nov. 5 as part of a State of the College program. Among highlights was the presentation of the Gator-Great Customer Service and Outstanding Employee of the Year awards. Outstanding Employee of the Year Award recipients are Myleah Kerns (AP faculty), Shaheem Abrahams (teaching faculty), Julie Lambert (classified), Doreen Dougherty (wage), and Adrianna Hardage (adjunct faculty),

Thomas Nelson President Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon surely made a memorable entrance at her first state of the college address. Walking on stage with the song “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now” by McFadden and Whitehead playing, she explained that’s how she feels about the College. “The song that you just heard playing, that is a song that I think about almost every morning when I get up and I think about coming to Thomas Nelson Community College,” she said to an audience of more than 50 gathered at the Peninsula Workforce Development Center as well as those tuning in online.

Even before the men’s basketball season at Thomas Nelson began, a special year was in the making for coach Chris Moore. First, the team is back in action after last season was canceled because of the pandemic. Second, the College’s new president has thrown her support behind the program. Third, the first home game for the Gators will be played at Warwick High School as part of ceremonies to honor Moore’s late father, a longtime basketball coach for the Raiders.

She was attracted by the tuition savings then struck gold when she discovered student organizations. A presidential ambassador at the College, Crystal Ennin said taking advantage of the college experience beyond merely attending classes has been eye-opening.

A military veteran, a longtime educator, a young accountant who also is a 2011 graduate of Thomas Nelson. Backgrounds and experiences as varied as the students, faculty and staff they will serve as the newest members of the Thomas Nelson Community College Board.

Phi Theta Kappa scholarships are available for students in career and technical programs as well as those planning to transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

As students, faculty and staff slowly return to Thomas Nelson campuses in Hampton and Williamsburg, clubs and activities also are making a return. That includes the Poetry Coffeehouse, monthly open-mic gatherings at each campus.