SCC Butterfly ‘Flies’ Again as 2025 Public Art Piece

[CLINTON, N.C.] – Sampson Community College (SCC) is proud to announce the winner of its 2025 Artist Call for a new public art piece to be featured in Sampson East Park. In partnership with the Sampson Arts Council and the SCC Foundation, the College invited the community to participate in selecting the third sculpture to…

SCC Hosts Annual ‘Viking Crucible’ Training Event

[Clinton, N.C.]– On Saturday, February 22, Sampson Community College (SCC) hosted its annual Viking Crucible training event, an intensive, hands-on simulation designed to prepare healthcare students for the realities of emergency medical care. In collaboration with SCC’s Nursing and EMS programs, the event provided a full-scale, high-fidelity experience spanning both pre-hospital and hospital environments. The…

Gregory Poole Brings State-of-the-Art Simulation Trailer to SCC’s HEO Class

[Clinton, N.C.]– On Monday, March 17, students in Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Heavy Equipment Operator program experienced a high-tech training opportunity as Gregory Poole Equipment Company rolled onto campus with its state-of-the-art simulator trailer. The mobile training unit features two advanced CAT simulators capable of replicating the operation of up to seven types of heavy…

AgCarolina Sponsors SCC Juntos Thanksgiving Project

[Clinton, N.C.] – Since 2022, each November, Sampson Community College (SCC) and Sampson Early College High School (SECHS) students have teamed up through the Juntos Club to provide meals to local student families in need. With the support of AgCarolina Farm Credit, they’ve been able to distribute items to numerous families throughout the past three…

Tropicana Supermarket Establishes SCC Scholarship

[Clinton, N.C.]– In May 2024, the Tropicana Supermarket of Clinton established a new Foundation scholarship at Sampson Community College (SCC). The purpose of the award is to assist students of Hispanic heritage enrolled in a business or agriculture program at SCC. The scholarship will be disbursed at a total of $1,000 to a student for…

Tropicana Supermarket Establishes SCC Scholarship

[Clinton, N.C.]– In May 2024, the Tropicana Supermarket of Clinton established a new Foundation scholarship at Sampson Community College (SCC). The purpose of the award is to assist students of Hispanic heritage enrolled in a business or agriculture program at SCC. Representing the Tropicana, Nathalie Collado Rose, Human Resources, presented Lisa Turlington, Executive Director of…

SCC EMS & Nursing Programs Collaborate in 16-Hr Training Exercise

[Clinton, N.C.] – On February 10, Sampson Community College (SCC) transformed into a ‘mini-metropolis’ for a first-of-its-kind collaborative effort between the College’s Emergency Medical Science (EMS) program, nursing programs, and regional partners for an authentic student training exercise. For 16-hours, students were put to the test to ensure that when they leave SCC, they are…

Local Artwork Featured at SCC

[Clinton, N.C.] – In Fall 2023, Sampson Community College (SCC) embarked on a project to feature local artwork from various North Carolinian professionals throughout campus. Artists Peter Butler, Paula Fitzpatrick, Josiah King, Allan Page, and Amelia Surratt graciously loaned various pieces to the College for temporary display, while Frederick Beaujeu-Dufour and Tom Turlington donated photographic…

SCC Holds 2023 Scholar-Donor Picnic

[Clinton, N.C.] – On Wednesday, September 6, the Sampson Community College (SCC) Foundation hosted its annual Scholar-Donor Picnic in honor of its 2023-2024 Foundation scholars and the generous donors behind the scholarship awards. The evening was sponsored by U.S. Foods and Pizza Inn of Clinton, providing guests with a light fellowship meal. Lisa Turlington, Dean…

SCC Non-Discrimination Policy Notice

The Board of Trustees, the administration, faculty, and staff of Sampson Community College (SCC) are fully committed to the principles and practice of equal employment and educational opportunities. Accordingly, the College does not practice or condone discrimination, in any form, against students, employees, or applicants on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex,…

SCC Foundation Directors Tour Trade Facilities

[Clinton, N.C.] – Last week, the Sampson Community College (SCC) Foundation Board of Directors had the opportunity to tour the College’s trade facilities during their quarterly board meeting. The tour allowed the community advocates to learn more about the available programs at SCC and see how the College is currently making an impact in Sampson…