Events

Public invited to upcoming concerts at SCC

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

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 3:13pm

Public invited to upcoming concerts at SCC

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The Southeastern Community College Music Program invites the public to two upcoming performances in the College Auditorium. Admission to both events is free of charge.

SCC music students will present their recital on Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m. Voice students performing are: Roman Grainger, Michael Brown, Jesse McBride and LeAnn Shooter. Piano students performing are: Roman Grainger, Whitney Ward, Carolyn Smith and Lori Dobbs. Teresa Malpass will play the flute. Jeannie Ulrich is the staff accompanist.

SCC Violin Instructor Jorge Rodriguez Ochoa and Pianist Elizabeth Leddy will give a recital on Monday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m.

Southeastern Community College Violin Instructor Jorge Rodriguez Ochoa will give a recital on Monday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the College’s Auditorium. The public is invited free of charge.

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Blood drive scheduled for Monday

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 2:00pm

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Give the gift of blood Monday.

Between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., a blood drive will be held at Southeastern Community College, according to an event organizer.

SCC is located at 4564 Chadbourn Hwy. in Whiteville.

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Find events in your area via WECT's app

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 12:00pm

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) – If you’re looking for something fun to do around town at the touch of a button, check this out -- WECT Communities events are now featured on the WECT mobile app for smartphones and some tablets.

To find out what’s happening in your area, click here to download the app for your iPhone, Android or Blackberry device.

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SCC students raise substance abuse awareness with weekend event

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 2:29pm

SCC students raise substance abuse awareness with weekend event

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Nursing students at Southeastern Community College are organizing a special event this weekend to raise awareness about substance abuse.

According to a post on the school’s website, Operation ASAP will include educational booths and activities for children.

"Substance abuse causes many families heartache and distress, including some family members of our own group of students,” said Jamie Ward, a student who is helping to organize the event. “Operation ASAP will promote programs that are available to help abusers and their families."

Operation ASAP will be held Saturday, April 27 on the SCC campus in front of A-building from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. In the event of rain, the event will be moved indoors.

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SCC offers small business seminars

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

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 2:05pm

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

Women and Minority Owned Certifications

Women and Minority-Owned Certifications will be held Monday, April 29, 4-6 p.m., in T-Building, room 122. Participants will learn what it means to be a “certified” woman or minority owned business and what programs support the certification of minority/women/disadvantaged business enterprises. During this free seminar, discussions will include the certification process, eligibility requirements, advantages of becoming certified, and maximizing these certifications to boost business.

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Get ready for the free Plant Swap & Sale

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 11:01am

Get ready for the free Plant Swap & Sale

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Columbus County Farmers Market and the Columbus County Extension Master Gardeners will celebrate the arrival of spring with a free Plant Swap & Sale later this week.

This event will be held Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Participants are encouraged to bring plants, seeds, bulbs, cuttings, plant books, and gardening tools to swap or sell to other plant enthusiasts. Booth space and admission is free.

Lunch will be for sale for $5 a plate or $6 with a drink. Proceeds will benefit the Columbus County Farmers Market operating fund.

For more information, or to reserve a space, please contact Myra Godwin at 910-840-6744 or email info@columbuscountyfarmersmarket.com.

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SCC offering MTA exams during special event

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

Friday, April 19th, 2013, 11:31am

SCC offering MTA exams during special event

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Southeastern Community College is partnering with Microsoft to provide a special opportunity May 1-2 for jobseekers, as well as people who are currently employed, to earn a certification to prove their technology skills.

The College is offering the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification exams for only a $5 sitting fee during the two-day event. MTA is an industry-recognized credential for those pursuing a career path in IT infrastructure, database design, or software development using Microsoft technologies.

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