Education

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.

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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Sheriff's office presenting program aimed to deter reckless driving

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013, 7:15am

Sheriff's office presenting program aimed to deter reckless driving

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The Columbus County Sheriff's Office will be teaming up with local schools and agencies soon to present a program aimed to warn students and parents of reckless driving.

According to a news release from the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, the program will be presented during the week of March 25, at both West Columbus High School and South Columbus High School.

Authorities say teen drivers are being injured at an alarming rate, and something needs to be done.

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Open house to be held at Old Dock Elem. this weekend

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013, 2:17pm

Open house to be held at Old Dock Elem. this weekend

WHITEVILLE, NC (WECT) – Old Dock Elementary School will host an open house Sunday, according to the Columbus County Schools website.

The event comes after the new addition to the main building for students in third through fifth grades.

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SCC offers continuing education training

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

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013, 12:22pm

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 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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SCC to honor the 'godfather of community colleges'

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Monday, March 4th, 2013, 4:46pm

SCC to honor the 'godfather of community colleges'

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Schools across North Carolina, including Southeastern Community College, will honor Dr. W. Dallas Herring Wednesday.

Herring, originally from Duplin County, served as the chair of the State Board of Education. He was instrumental in the creation of the community college system.

To commemorate his legacy, SCC will hold a celebration at 11:00 a.m. in the A-Building Lobby.

Herring is widely regarded as the philosophical godfather of community colleges in North Carolina. He may be best known for his belief that education should be available to all.

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SCC offers continuing education courses

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

Friday, March 1st, 2013, 12:05pm

Southeastern Community College’s Workforce and Community Development Division will offer continuing education classes and seminars 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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