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Colleen Ringrose art exhibit at SCC explores watermarks

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

Thursday, February 21st, 2013, 4:24pm

Colleen Ringrose art exhibit at SCC explores watermarks

Southeastern Community College will hold a public reception on Feb. 25 from 5-7 p.m. to mark the opening of an art exhibit featuring work inspired by watermarks and wall papers from the 1930s.

Artist Colleen Ringrose created the collection of encaustic paintings by combining the ancient art of wax painting with the computer technology of digital copy transfers. Her work focuses on the intersection of pictures of people and text.

These specific works were inspired by a book for stamp collectors from 1936.

“Music Crowns” is one of the pieces by Wilmington-based Artist Colleen Ringrose that will be included in an exhibit of her work at Southeastern Community College. The exhibit opens February 25 with a reception in the A-Building Upstairs Gallery from 5-7 p.m.

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Five puppies in need of homes

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, February 21st, 2013, 4:09pm

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – If you’re interested in adopting a puppy, five Collie/Feist mixes (three females and two males) are in need of homes, according to Friends of Columbus County, NC Animals.

The puppies are 4 weeks old and their mom was recently killed.

If you are interested in adopting any of the puppies, the following steps are necessary:

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SCC to Host Reading by Poet Adrian Matejka on Feb. 26

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

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013, 2:25pm

SCC to Host Reading by Poet Adrian Matejka on Feb. 26

Southeastern Community College will host award-winning poet Adrian Matejka on Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. in celebration of National African-American History Month. The public is invited to attend the reading, book signing and reception, which will be held free of charge in the College’s auditorium.

Matejka was born in Nuremberg, Germany. He grew up in California and Indiana. He is a graduate of Indiana University and the MFA program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

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Dewey Hill honored by SCC Foundation

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

Tuesday, February 19th, 2013, 5:26pm

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The SCC Foundation is excited to announce that Dewey L. Hill will be the honorary chairman at the 35th Annual Foundation Dinner Theatre on Saturday, April 13. The former state representative, known for his prowess as a businessman and his advocacy for agriculture, always makes education and Southeastern Community College a priority.

“The Foundation board is very deliberate in its selection of an honoree for this prestigious event,” stated Executive Dean of Institutional Advancement Sue Hawks.

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Community Leaders Institute to take place Fri, Sat

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Tuesday, February 19th, 2013, 12:57pm

Community Leaders Institute to take place Fri, Sat

BOLTON, NC (WECT) – Several entities are joining efforts to host a Community Leaders Institute at Southeastern Community College later this week.

According to a press release, the institute will focus on:

Role of the federal , state and local governments
Youth issues and challenges
Economic development
Transportation
Housing and community development
Health issues

The Town of Bolton in conjunction with the Medical University of South Carolina, the Department of Energy, and the Town of Navassa are among the groups hosting the event.

The institute will be held Friday, February 22 and Saturday, February 23. Everyone is invited to attend. There is no cost and meals will be provided.

For more information please contact Jackie Hampton Bolton Town Clerk at 910-655-8945.

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Send us your pictures via See It, Snap It, Send It

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Sunday, February 17th, 2013, 8:00am

Send us your pictures via See It, Snap It, Send It

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) – Breaking news and severe weather can happen anytime, anywhere.

If you get the chance to see something you think is photo-worthy, be our eyes. Send us pictures or videos of anything you consider important, like severe weather in your area or of the damage it leaves behind (make sure you send them from a safe location!)

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SCC to host financial aid night Feb. 26

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

Friday, February 15th, 2013, 3:10pm

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The Southeastern Community College Financial Aid Office and the College Foundation of North Carolina will host a College Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the SCC Auditorium.

This workshop is intended for parents and prospective college students of all ages.

Topics will include the various types of financial aid, including Pell Grants, work-study, loans, N.C. Aid, and scholarships. An explanation of the application process, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Educational Tax Credits, will also be provided.

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