For State Highway patrolman Bryan Smith, it’s not enough to make sure drivers are educated and safe on North Carolina roads. For him, it’s also important to teach future officers the fundamentals that will serve the same purpose off the road. Smith, who protects our roads full time, also serves as an instructor for Sampson…
Category: Community
SCC Hits Home Run with Special Event
Sampson Community College continues its partnership with the Sampson Arts Council this week as the college welcomes Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart to the stage at the SCC Activities Center this Thursday, March 8th at 4pm. Funded by the North Carolina Arts Council, A Game Apart provides a glimpse of Jackie Robinson’s life during a…
Civil Rights the Theme of SCC Reenactment
Black history month is traditionally recognized in February but according to organizers of an event held at Sampson Community College this week, civil rights and equality should be something we welcome year round. For years, SCC has hosted at least one major Black History Month event in some form. This time, one of Sampson Community…
SCC’s Turlington Named ‘Outstanding Chamber Member of Year’
“Awards were given to individuals and businesses in several categories such as small business, entrepreneurial success and business person of the year. The biggest award of the night went to Lisa Turlington, executive director for the Sampson Community College Foundation, for Outstanding Chamber Member of the Year.” READ MORE: https://www.clintonnc.com/news/27933/chamber-honors-entrepreneurs
Cross That Off The List
From building actual houses to producing top cops in the region, Sampson Community College seemingly does it all—and helping a church in need is no exception. The Journey of Dunn church contacted SCC welding instructor, Dale Godbold and needed some help. “We looked everywhere and we could not find a place that would or could…
SCC Students Hogging Opportunities
Another major manufacturer has pledged a continuing partnership with Sampson Community College after hiring multiple students from the college’s Industrial Systems Technology program. Hog Slat, the largest contractor and manufacturer of hog equipment in the United States has hired three SCC students in a row to fill their local demands in Clinton due to…
SCC Class Takes Center Stage
Already known for its diverse educational opportunities such as curriculum courses in everything from welding to nursing, its continuing education classes in everything from floral design to firefighter training as well as catering to early college high school student looking to get a head start, Sampson Community College has added another feather to its cap…
Students Weld SCC and City Together in Project
Sampson Community College is known for its contribution to residents of Clinton in everything between early college to college transfer. From producing police officers and EMS workers to training employees of companies in the region. Now, SCC’s welding department wanted to do something nice for the city’s furry residents as well. The creation of the…
SCC Unveils 50th Collaborative Artwork
To celebrate Sampson Community College’s 50th anniversary, the SCC Foundation brought together local artists from right here in Sampson County to create a one-of-kind art piece that truly embodies the word “community”. The idea was the brainchild of SCC Foundation Executive Director, Lisa Turlington, who was inspired by a previous art project that currently hangs…
Military Vet Trains SCC Students
#SampsonCC‘s Criminal Justice Technology program offers Crisis Intervention as part of the criminal justice degree. This semester, Officer Stephen Gardner, is teaching both Crisis Intervention (CJC 225) and Ethics (CJC 212). Officer Gardner served in the United States military as an MP (military police officer), in Iraq and also along side of the Danish Army…
SCC Instructor Puts Dent into Number of Car Crashes
Sgt. Wayne Dienhart is best be known in the community through his work with the Sampson County Sheriff’s Department for more than two decades. What some may not realize is that he has taken his skills into the classroom as well. He has been teaching in Sampson Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy for…
SCC, NC State Creating Pathways to Success
Many Sampson Community College students completing the Animal Science Program at SCC go straight into the workforce with strong local companies, while others may choose to further their education and transfer to 4 year institutions such as NCSU. This week, students from the SCC Applied Animal Science Program had an opportunity to visit NC State University…
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