RALEIGH, N.C., June 10 -- The North Carolina Community College System issued the following news release:

Carver returns as interim following retirement of President Jeff Cox

RALEIGH - The N.C. State Board of Community Colleges has voted to appoint William S. "Bill" Carver as interim president of the NC Community College System (NCCCS), effective July 1. Carver succeeds President Jeff Cox, who retires June 30 after more than 30 years of service to North Carolina.

Carver at Community College Day 2023.

Carver is no stranger to the role. He previously served as interim president of the NCCCS in 2020, following the departure of then-President Peter Hans, and again in 2022, following the resignation of President Thomas Stith III. His return ...