Community College Best Value Says Report

Sampson Community College is a well-kept secret that is not much of a secret anymore. It’s hard to live in this area and not see or hear about new programs, new facilities or be touched someway by the college. Those who already attend SCC know its value and see it every day but for those…

SCC Honors Five-Year Employees

This week, Sampson Community College honored employees who have served the college and its students for a half-decade. Pictured left to right is Jeanette Rackley, David Lockwood, Holly Brewington and Amanda Bradshaw. Not pictured is Angela Marco. For more information about the college, visit the website at http://www.sampsoncc.edu.  

SCC Begins Fall Semester

The leaves have not hit the ground yet but already the fall semester is underway at Sampson Community College. This week, the college welcomed back all faculty and staff members, many of whom did not hold classes this summer. The first two days upon return, staff members and faculty are oriented with new policies, procedures…

SCC Board Member Familiar Face to College

If her name sounds familiar, there’s a reason for that. Catherine Ezzell Joyner serves as Executive Vice President at Ezzell Trucking, Inc., the family business which has become synonymous with Sampson County. Ezzell Trucking has a long-lasting relationship with Sampson Community College that goes back several years. From providing scholarships and equipment to SCC to…

SCC’s Newest Trustee Strong Education Advocate

Sampson Community College added a new member to the Board of Trustees this week. When other board members look across the table going forward, they will not only recognize a familiar face but also one with an outstanding track record in education. Michael Warren took his oath to keep the college on course while it…

Former Viking, Duke Athletic Trainer Supports SCC

A few weeks ago, Sampson Community College reunited one of its former athletes with his old jersey which had been on display in the foundation office until the presentation… The gesture was not only to honor Charles Williams, former SCC basketball player but to bridge the gap between the past glory and what is hoped…

No Signs of Slowing Down at SCC

Signs of progress can be seen everywhere you turn at Sampson Community College and nowhere is this more evident than through the construction of the college’s new welding facility. Not long after college officials first broke ground at the site, construction continues at a rapid pace on the facility. “It’s one thing to know that…

SCC Program to be Featured in Hechinger Report

When someone does a good job, you want everyone to know about it. That is one reason a reporter for The Hechinger Report was on campus this week speaking with College and Career Readiness (CCR) students from Sampson Community College. Meredith Kolodner, a staff reporter for The Hechinger Report, was in town working on a…

SCC Event Connects Job Seekers with Employers

It would be nice if getting a job were as easy as walking in the door. Sometimes, it is. That was the spirit behind Sampson Community College’s Career Fair this week. Four-dozen employers stacked the Warren Student Center at SCC to meet potential employees face to face. “This is exciting,” said Toledo Kemmer, Career Specialist…

SCC Employees Get CPR Training

In an effort to make Sampson Community College an even safer place to work and go to school, all faculty and staff are required to be CPR-certified going forward. CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. “We are teaching everyone here basic life support and CPR,” says Michelle Simmons, CPR trainer. We are going through the steps…

SCC’s ‘Promise’ to Students of Sampson County

A new program at Sampson Community College offers students the chance to fill unmet needs beyond what is covered by financial aid or scholarships. The Sampson Promise will remove financial obstacles for many Sampson County students and allow them to attend college at virtually no cost in some cases. Dr. Bill Starling, President of SCC…

SCC Paves the Way for New Facility

A new era at Sampson Community College is officially underway and this week’s events are no different. A long-awaited project to replace the college’s current welding facility with a brand new 10,000 square foot facility is now more than just a plan. “We have begun the demolition process of the building that currently sits where…