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.

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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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.