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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 hosts technology fair for students

Submitted by Gavin Johnson, Reporter

Tuesday, September 25th, 2012, 6:03pm

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Tuesday, classes at Southeastern Community College in Whiteville were cancelled so that students could engage with cutting edge technology as part of the technology fair on campus.

There were nearly 20 exhibits at the event, and students got to see solar panels pump water as an irrigation system and electric motorcycles. They also learned how to pop popcorn by using a solar panel.

Instructors say each year, they hold a fair that's technology-oriented.

Professors at Southeastern say that more students are choosing majors which lean toward technology, adding that they're even seeing a lot of four-year graduates returning to Southeastern to get a degree in technology.

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SCC hosts noted Alzheimer’s researcher Dr. Ben Bahr

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

Wednesday, September 19th, 2012, 4:36pm

SCC hosts noted Alzheimer’s researcher Dr. Ben Bahr

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Noted Alzheimer’s disease researcher Dr. Ben Bahr uses ribbons to illustrate the connections within the human brain during his lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at Southeastern Community College.

Bahr, a professor at UNC Pembroke, has presented his research in 15 different countries and is the author of more than 100 articles in scientific journals.

More than 170 students, faculty, and members of the community attended the event, which was part of SCC’s Bob King Lecture Series.

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