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Emily Soldin Howard exhibit at SCC explores memory

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

Thursday, January 10th, 2013, 6:35pm

Emily Soldin Howard exhibit at SCC explores memory

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The public is invited to a reception on Jan. 17 from 5-7 p.m. to mark the opening of a unique art exhibit at Southeastern Community College. The show features two and three-dimensional fiber and mixed-media installations by Emily Soldin Howard of Raleigh.

Incorporated into the work are photographs, letters, journals and recipes from the artist’s family members.

“Food and recipes are important in my work because of their connection to the past, and the memories they evoke by reading, creating or recreating them,” said Howard. “Our past will catch up to us in one way or another, and it is interesting to explore the path it takes to slip into our life.”

“Land & Water” is one of the pieces by Raleigh-based Artist Emily Soldin Howard that will be included in an exhibit of her work at Southeastern Community College. The exhibit opens January 17 with a reception in the A-Building Upstairs Gallery from 5-7 p.m.

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Pianist Dr. Sharyn Edwards to perform special concert Jan. 25

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

Wednesday, January 9th, 2013, 2:12pm

Pianist Dr. Sharyn Edwards to perform special concert Jan. 25

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Dr. Sharyn Edwards, a renowned pianist and longtime member of the Southeastern Community College music faculty, will commemorate her 45th year in concert with a special performance on Friday, Jan. 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the SCC Auditorium.

Edwards has performed throughout the eastern United States and abroad.

She made her New York debut in 1999 in Carnegie Hall and has recorded two CDs. She has performed as a piano soloist with the Wilmington, Charlotte and Charleston symphony orchestras.

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Have you seen this woman? Police looking for suspect in credit card number fraud

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Friday, January 4th, 2013, 4:49pm

Have you seen this woman? Police looking for suspect in credit card number fraud

WHITEVILLE, NC (WECT) – Police in Whiteville are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect accused of using a stolen credit card number to make a purchase at an area Walmart.

The card reportedly belongs to a U.S. soldier who used his card recently to pay for dinner at a Georgia restaurant, along with some of his fellow troops.

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Accountant agrees to do senior citizen taxes for free

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013, 2:57pm

Accountant agrees to do senior citizen taxes for free

WHITEVILLE, NC (WECT) – CPA Richard Thompson will begin working at the Whiteville Department of Aging January 15. He will be on hand to do senior’s taxes for free.

Department of Aging Director Ed Worley hopes Thompson’s services will be available until April 15.

Worley has reached out to accountants in the past to help senior citizens, but this is the first time something was established.

Seniors make up a third of the population in Columbus County.

Anyone over 60 years old will be able to call and schedule an appointment.

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Hannah Grace DeMoss Scholarship named at SCC

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

Friday, December 21st, 2012, 1:00pm

Hannah Grace DeMoss Scholarship named at SCC

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Hannah Grace DeMoss is a blessing to her parents, Donna and Jeffrey DeMoss. Despite her struggles with tuberous sclerosis, Hanna has persevered throughout her 25 years of life thanks in part to treatment administered by skilled and caring therapists.

Her parents recently created a scholarship in their daughter’s honor that will support Southeastern Community College students pursuing therapy related careers.

After Jeff retired from the U.S. Air Force, the DeMosses returned to Columbus County, and now live in Whiteville.

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SCC phlebotomy students graduate

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

Friday, December 21st, 2012, 10:00am

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) - Instructor Tanya Bellamy (front center) stands with area students who recently graduated from the Phlebotomy Program at Southeastern Community College.

They are (first row, left) Jeana Thompkins of Tabor City, Shelby Woodard of Tabor City, Sheila Thompson of Clarkton, (second row) Kimberly Walters of Rowland, Kassi Boswell of Clarkton, Mary Rockwell of Evergreen (third row) Linda Jacobs of Bolton, Ashley Teal of Tabor City, and Ashlie Long of Ash.

The Phlebotomy curriculum prepares individuals to obtain blood and other specimens for the purpose of laboratory analysis.

Graduates may qualify for employment in hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices and other health care settings. For more information about the SCC Phelbotomy Program, call (910) 642-7141, ext. 431 or visit www.sccnc.edu.

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