Education

SCC nursing students to hold substance abuse awareness event

Submitted by Justin Smith, Southeastern Community College Director of Marketing and Public Affairs

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 12:39pm

SCC nursing students to hold substance abuse awareness event

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Nursing students at Southeastern Community College are organizing a special event on Saturday, April 27, to raise awareness about substance abuse. Operation ASAP will be held on the SCC campus in front of A-Building from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

The event will include educational booths as well as activities for children. Hotdogs, drinks and baked treats will be served free of charge.

Members of the SCC evening and weekend nursing program are partnering with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office and other local agencies to sponsor the event.

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Learn more about Flemington Academy Thursday

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Monday, April 8th, 2013, 1:37pm

Learn more about Flemington Academy Thursday

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Flemington Academy will host an informational session next week at Riegelwood Baptist Church.

Flemington Academy is a charter school located in Lake Waccamaw. The academy received final approval in March and is now taking applications to be entered into its student lottery system.

The lottery drawing will be held in May on the school’s campus.

According to a press release from the school, the academy’s approach to education will provide an alternative for students that are not seeing success as a result of their efforts in the traditional setting. An integrated curriculum, paired with personalized teaching methods will give students the chance to receive a more tailored academic experience.

The school will operate on a year-round schedule with 220 days of instruction each academic year.

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Learn more about the new charter school in Lake Waccamaw

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Thursday, April 4th, 2013, 1:37pm

Learn more about the new charter school in Lake Waccamaw

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Flemington Academy will host an informational session next week at Riegelwood Baptist Church.

Flemington Academy is a charter school located in Lake Waccamaw. The academy received final approval in March and is now taking applications to be entered into its student lottery system.

The lottery drawing will be held in May on the school’s campus.

The school will operate on a year-round schedule with 220 days of instruction each academic year.

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New charter school in Delco now taking applications

Submitted by Scott Saxton, News Director

Friday, March 29th, 2013, 8:18am

New charter school in Delco now taking applications

DELCO, NC (WECT) - The newest public charter school for Columbus County is now starting to take applications for the 2013-14 school year.

The STEM Education for a Global Society academy board is taking applications for the school set to open in Delco starting in August.

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SCC offers continuing education training

Submitted by Justin Smith, Southeastern Community College Director of Marketing and Public Affairs

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013, 12:50pm

SCC offers continuing education training

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Southeastern Community College’s Workforce and Community Development Division will offer continuing education classes and a free seminar in the coming weeks. To pre-register or for more information, call (910) 642-7141, ext. 296, 397 or 425.

Financial assistance with registration fees and books to gain new employment-related skills may be available through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and other funding sources. To see if they qualify, students should contact the Columbus County JobLink Career Center immediately at (910)642-7141, ext. 261 or by visiting the Center in A-Building on the SCC campus.

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Columbus Co. students participate in Battle of the Books

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013, 2:37pm

Columbus Co. students participate in Battle of the Books

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Several Columbus County Schools students participated in the March 5 Battle of the Books Competition, with Nakina Middle School coming in first place, according to the school system’s website.

Hallsboro Middle School came in second place, while Chadbourn Middle School came in third place.

The competition encourages middle school students to read and improve their reading skills.

The competition took place at East Columbus High School.

Hallsboro Middle School students (Source: http:/www.columbus.k12.nc.us)

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SCC offers small business seminars

Submitted by Justin Smith, Southeastern Community College Director of Marketing and Public Affairs

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013, 10:45am

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Southeastern Community College’s Workforce and Community Development Division will offer several seminars in the coming weeks. To pre-register or for more information, call (910) 642-7141, ext. 296, 397 or 425.

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