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Angie Ransom stands with award winners at the holiday luncheon.

AmeriCorps Seniors/RSVP volunteers honored at annual holiday luncheon

12/08/2025

AmeriCorps Seniors/Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, sponsored by Southeastern Community College, hosted its annual Holiday Volunteers Appreciation Luncheon at the Trinity Baptist Church fellowship hall on Dec. 2. With 91 volunteers in attendance and nine awards presented, the event honored the volunteers' 3,000 hours of service performed this year in Columbus County.

Southeastern Community College Instructor Earns Prestigious Certification from the World Trichology Society

12/08/2025

Southeastern Community College is proud to celebrate Eli Murillo, Lead Cosmetology Instructor, for earning her certification as a Certified Trichologist through the World Trichology Society. This internationally respected credential recognizes Eli’s advanced expertise in the science of hair and scalp health, including the study of hair loss, scalp disorders, and hair-fiber damage.

Nathan Moore stands near the Small Business Center sign at SCC.

‘Legacy of service’ – Moore leads SCC’s Small Business Center as new director

12/04/2025

On a mission to serve, Nathan Moore took on the role of Southeastern Community College’s Small Business Center Director. Crediting Columbus County as the source of his professional success, Moore is ready to “give back to all the people who gave back to me” through his commitment to grow, promote and advocate for small businesses in the area.

EMS students pose at the side entrance of the ambulance simulator.

Emergency Medical Services program upgrades lab space with $400,000 grant

11/26/2025

With the help of a NC Community College System High-Cost Healthcare Workforce Program Grant worth $400,000 awarded earlier this year, Southeastern Community College’s EMS lab room landed a major upgrade in equipment and cosmetics. This upgrade, which included an ambulance truck simulator, will give EMS students “the most life-like experience in class,” said Alex Barnhill Lee, EMS Instructor/Clinical Coordinator.

Billy Chappell and Josh Snyder attended the NC3 training event.

SCC instructors gain industry-recognized credentials at national NC3 training event

11/23/2025

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Instructor Billy Chappell and Advanced Manufacturing Instructor Josh Snyder traveled to Wayne Community College in Goldsboro for the NC3 Train-the-Trainer event held Oct. 20 – 24. Their attendance and participation brought back industry-recognized certifications and training to be incorporated into their classes taught at Southeastern Community College.

Head softball coach Morgan Britt stands next to the scoreboard.

Britt brings competitive winning spirit as new head softball coach at SCC

11/21/2025

Morgan Britt, a Lumberton native, is Southeastern Community College’s new head softball coach and student activities and wellness coordinator. With a competitive spirit and drive to win, Britt hopes to bring those qualities to SCC’s softball team and bring home a conference championship title.

Lauren Brown stands in front of the Chadbourn Bell Pavilion at SCC.

SCC cosmetology student awarded SECU’s ‘People Helping People’ scholarship

11/20/2025

Lauren Brown, a Fairmont native, is one of two recipients at Southeastern Community College of the “People Helping People” scholarship sponsored by the State Employees’ Credit Union Foundation. The scholarship is valued at $5,000 with $1,250 awarded per semester. With the goal of opening her own cosmetology salon, Brown is building a firm foundation in hair, nails and esthetics at SCC.

Kim White stands in front of the Chadbourn Bell Pavilion.

White brings ‘helpful and approachable nature’ to human resources office at SCC

11/17/2025

Kim White, a Whiteville native, stepped into her new role as Human Resources Director at Southeastern Community College in April this year. Balancing the best interests of the college and its employees, White describes herself as the “middleman” making sure all the processes are followed. She wants all employees to be equipped with the tools they need to succeed in their role.

Davis Strickland stands in the Electrical Engineering lab at SCC.

SCC electrical engineering student wins SECU’s ‘People Helping People’ scholarship

11/15/2025

Davis Strickland, a Whiteville native and Electrical Engineering Technology student, is one of two recipients of the “People Helping People” scholarship funded by the State Employees Credit Union Foundation. The scholarship, valued at $5,000, covers two years of tuition with $1,250 covering each semester. Overcoming the pain, surgeries and recovery of a motorcycle accident earlier this year, Strickland said this scholarship helps ease financial burdens and puts him closer to achieving his dream career in electrical engineering.

Rocco stands with SCC Foundation leadership at the luncheon.

SCC scholarship donors and scholars honored at annual luncheon event

11/14/2025

The Southeastern Community College Foundation hosted its annual Donors and Scholars Luncheon to honor the scholarship donors and their recipients at Vineland Station Depot on Nov. 12. With more than $400,000 awarded annually in scholarships that benefits a multitude of students, SCC Foundation Executive Director Terrie Priest said the luncheon is one of her favorite events of the year. With nearly 100 people in attendance, she said "it's a great chance for students to connect with the donors."