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A student walks to his next station at Careers on Wheels back in March.

SCC, school partners to host Careers on Wheels for more than 3,000 students

10/10/2026

Southeastern Community College will welcome more than 3,000 elementary students from Columbus County Schools and Whiteville City Schools for its second Careers on Wheels event on Oct. 22, providing hands-on career exploration opportunities through interactive displays of vehicles, equipment and demonstrations from local employers and industry partners.

Colene Faulk awards the Junior Day trophy to Whiteville High School for showing the most school spirit.

SCC reimagines Senior Day as Junior Day to engage students sooner

10/03/2026

Southeastern Community College welcomed high school juniors from across Columbus County to campus Sept. 29 for its inaugural Junior Day, a reimagined version of the college's more than 40-year-old Senior Day tradition. The event brought together 11th grade students from Whiteville High School, West Columbus High School, East Columbus Jr./Sr. High School, South Columbus High School and Columbus Christian Academy for a day focused on college exploration, career discovery and future planning.

Gary Collier, of Black's Tire Service, speaks to the advisory council meeting audience about apprenticeships.

Business and industry leaders help shape workforce pipeline at SCC advisory council meeting

09/30/2026

More than 140 educators, employers and community leaders gathered at Southeastern Community College on Sept. 24 for the Fall Business & Industry Advisory Council Meeting, a collaborative effort between SCC, Columbus County Schools and Whiteville City Schools focused on strengthening the workforce pipeline across Columbus County.

Ronna Gore (red jacket) stands with her husband and daughter after being sworn in to the SCC Board of Trustees.

Retired educator and administrator sworn in to SCC Board of Trustees

09/28/2026

From the classroom to the principal's office, Ronna Gore dedicated more than three decades to helping students reach their potential. Now, the retired educator and Southeastern Community College graduate is applying that experience to the SCC Board of Trustees, where she hopes to share strategies for student success and support the college's mission of preparing the next generation of community leaders.

SCC's new psychology instructor, Kate Geisinger, stands her classroom after class.

Former adjunct joins SCC as full-time psychology instructor

09/22/2026

Watching students make connections, ask new questions and discover their own interest in psychology is what drew Kate Geisinger to teaching. Now, as a full-time psychology instructor at Southeastern Community College, she hopes to help students develop a deeper understanding of human behavior while strengthening their critical thinking skills and curiosity about the world around them.

SCC Biology Instructor Allison Rockenbach stands in her classroom.

Whiteville educator begins new role as SCC biology instructor

09/12/2026

Southeastern Community College welcomed Allison Rockenbach as a new biology instructor for the fall 2026 semester. An educator from Whiteville, Rockenbach brings classroom experience, a passion for science and previous connections to SCC into her new role.

Basic Law Enforcement Training students gather together in a classroom.

SCC enrollment surges as more students pursue workforce credentials and degrees

09/09/2026

Southeastern Community College opened the academic year with significant enrollment growth across its curriculum, Career and College Promise program and workforce training programs, a trend college leaders say reflects stronger community partnerships, student-focused support and growing demand for workforce credentials.

SCC to host entrepreneur Brian Hamilton for Sept. 21 event focused on business ownership and opportunity

09/07/2026

Southeastern Community College will host entrepreneur, philanthropist and business leader Brian Hamilton on Sept. 21 for a special community event focused on entrepreneurship, business ownership and the American Dream.

Dr. Matthew Nobles stands in front of his psychology class in Cartrette Building.

From SCC to ECU and back again, Nobles returns as new psychology instructor

09/03/2026

Southeastern Community College welcomed Dr. Matthew Nobles as a new psychology instructor for the fall 2026 semester. A Tabor City native and SCC alumnus, Nobles returned to the college where his higher education journey began. His appointment marked a full-circle moment as he transitioned from student and ambassador to instructor. Nobles’ experiences as an SCC student inspired him to return and give back to the college community.

Local farmer and county commissioner aims to strengthen SCC’s role in workforce development as new trustee

09/01/2026

Brent Watts, a Bethel community native, is Southeastern Community College’s newest Board of Trustee member. Sworn in at the board’s July 21 meeting held at Whiteville City Hall, Watts hopes his contributions as a trustee will benefit every student at SCC. As a farmer by trade and as the chair of the Columbus County Board of Commissioners, Watts brings hard work values and a civic duty approach to the SCC Board of Trustees.