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SCC breaks ground on new $22 million transportation/STEM facility
Southeastern Community College broke ground on the 22,000 square foot Transportation Technology/STEM Facility near the northeast corner of campus on Aug. 18. The $22 million facility will be home to the Automotive Systems Technology, Diesel Technology and Truck Driver Training programs. More than 100 people gathered near the facility site to support the next phase of SCC’s expansion.
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SCC named Bee Campus USA affiliate
With the support of the Columbus County Beekeepers Association and Bee City Whiteville, Southeastern Community College obtained Bee Campus USA status. The mission of this Bee Campus at SCC is to sustain pollinators by providing a healthy habitat that is rich in a variety of native plants and free of pesticides. 
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SCC gains two new Career and College Promise Advisors to serve high school students
Lynn Leonard and Khadijah Tart were newly appointed to the Career and College Promise Advisor roles at Southeastern Community College. They will serve as guides and main points of contact for high school students taking tuition-free college classes either online, in person at the their high school campus, on a mobile lab at their high school campus or at SCC.  
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PILLS Academy Opens Doors to Pharmacy Careers for Local High School Students
This summer, Southeastern Community College partnered with the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy to host the PILLS Academy, giving rising high school juniors and seniors from rural and underserved communities a hands-on introduction to pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Over two immersive days, students explored career paths through interactive activities, expert panels, and will continue learning in a year-long mentorship program with pharmacy professionals.
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‘To build a winning culture’ – Barnett joins SCC athletics as new athletic director and head baseball coach

Coy Barnett Joins SCC as New Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach
With five years of collegiate coaching experience and a strong background in recruitment and player development, Coy Barnett is stepping into a new role at SCC as Athletic Director, Head Baseball Coach, and Student Health & Wellness Coordinator. A former standout player and accomplished coach at Lenoir CC and the University of Mount Olive, Barnett brings a vision for building a championship culture and strengthening community connections through athletics.

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72 Certifications Earned as SCC’s High School Summer Camp Students Graduate
Fifty-six students completed the five-week program, which ran Monday through Thursday and offered hands-on training in six key career areas: agribusiness, automotive systems technology, construction, engineering, healthcare, and welding. Campers received instruction from SCC, Columbus County Schools, and Whiteville City Schools—strengthening the long-standing partnership between the college and local school districts.
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