[Clinton, N.C.] – Sampson Community College’s Cosmetology students are once again offering their services to the public. This has become quite a popular program in the community, not only among faculty and staff but for the public as well. “Our set up here is really a win-win for everybody,” says Loreta Jones, Cosmetology Department Chair…
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Viking Spotlight: Mary Johnson
by Anna Blount Mary Johnson graduated with honors from Clinton High School as part of the Class of 2018. Mary has lived in Turkey, North Carolina her entire life. She has her own photography company, MJ photography, and works as a lifeguard at Kirtwood pool during the summer. In high school, Mary took twenty-one hours of classes through the…
SCC Student Uses Obstacles as Motivation
[Clinton, N.C.] – Unfortunately, students who are older than the average college student or those who haven’t been to college in years believe that they are at a disadvantage when they go to college. However, there are some such students who will tell you that having the maturity to understand the obstacles and how to…
Hands-On Training Valuable to SCC Students
[Clinton, N.C.] – Students in the Equine Industry class at Sampson Community College visited the home of one of the college’s instructors for a field trip. Dale Godbold, welding instructor and longtime horse farm owner in Roseboro, welcomed students to come in and learn about equine techniques at his personal farm. “This is yet another…
SCC Students Raising Awareness
[Clinton, N.C.] – Students from Sampson Community College made the trek to Fayetteville this week to participate in the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The students brought a few friends and their children as well. “Alzheimer’s affects many families,” says Sarah Burgin, Psychology Instructor at Sampson Community College, who organized the trip for students. “Whether…
First Annual Food Truck Rodeo Spotlight: Dairy Queen
[Clinton, N.C.] – An old favorite will be front and center when Sampson County’s First Annual Food Truck Rodeo takes place next week. The Dairy Queen truck will be on the campus of Sampson Community College to cool down those who come out trying to beat the heat. “Our location is outside city limits,” says…
Latest SCC Trucking Grads Kickoff New Chapter
[Clinton, N.C.] – Sampson Community College’s most recent class of graduates in its Truck Driver Training program will soon head out onto the highway to a new career. For those who want to follow in their tire tracks, SCC has some good news for you. “This is an exciting time for us,” says Fred Stamey,…
First Annual Food Truck Rodeo Spotlight: Somethin’ Good
[Clinton, N.C.] – If you’re looking for Somethin’ Good to eat, look no further than the First Annual Sampson County Food Truck Rodeo to be held on September 12th at Sampson Community College. One of the food truck vendors that will make an appearance is none other than an already-popular Duplin county truck, Somethin’ Good,…
SCC Foundation Pushing College Forward
[Clinton, N.C.] – This year’s annual meeting of the Sampson Community College Foundation board brought forth reminders of how many lives the Foundation affects each year. This year’s meeting was hosted by Dr. Paul Viser and his wife, Diane. Viser, who has served as President for the past two years, joined forces with Director Lisa…
ACE Students Perk Up SCC
[Clinton, N.C.] –Those needing a pick-me-up on the campus at Sampson Community College this week did not have to look to far to get it. Students from the Academy of Continuing Excellence (ACE) program opened their Rise and Shine Coffee Shop and the reviews were positive. “We actually had a very good showing on this…
SCC Ambassadors Look Forward to New Year
[Clinton, N.C.] – Nothing tells the story better of an organization than those who are immersed in it daily and can see its value. Therefore, Sampson Community College reaches out to student ambassadors to help tell its story to the community each year. This year is no different. At an annual luncheon hosted by SCC…
SGA Welcomes Students Back
[Clinton, N.C.] – Fall is the sign of a new academic year for students at Sampson Community College and the Student Government Association wants to ring in the new year. The SGA held its welcome back celebration this week at SCC. PHOTO: Library Services Coordinator Shelley Ryals helps students find information at the event. In…
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