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From high school dropout to graduating with honors, Nobles excels at SCC
DeAnna Nobles’ journey at Southeastern Community College started in the Transitional Studies program in 2021 with only a HiSET exam between her and a high school equivalency diploma. Fast forward four years later and she is now working part-time, with sights set on full-time work, as the Human Resources Assistant at SCC. 
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SCC’s Earth Day engages fourth graders with pollination, plants and plastics
Southeastern Community College hosted more than 330 fourth graders for its Earth Day celebration on April 17. SCC Student Engagement Coordinator Katie Floyd said the event is a long-time SCC tradition that brings students on campus to learn about plants and protecting the environment with engaging and interactive experiences. Fourth graders from West Columbus School, Tabor City School, Williams Township School, Chadbourn Elementary School, Acme Delco Elementary School and Old Dock Elementary School visited campus.  
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SCC welcomes Chase Green as new communication instructor
Chase Green, a Lumberton native, is Southeastern Community College’s newest full-time communication instructor and faculty advisor for Phi Theta Kappa, an international college honor society. Since starting in January, Green said the great sense of community between students, staff and instructors is his favorite aspect of SCC. 
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SCC welcomes new English instructor Re Gena Gilliam
Re Gena Gilliam, a new English instructor at Southeastern Community College, brings many years of experience and a personal connection to the institution. As a Whiteville native, Gilliam's relationship with SCC spans several decades. It makes her return to the college a full-circle moment in her career. 
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Practical nursing class has 100% pass rate on national licensure exam
Southeastern Community College’s Practical Nursing class of 2024 celebrated a milestone with all eight graduates passing their National Council Licensure Examination in February this year and securing employment. The year-long program started in January 2024 for the students with a rigorous three-semester journey to the SCC auditorium stage in December with a pin fastened to their uniform.  
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‘A win-win situation’ – Employers connect with high school students, SCC students and public at annual Career Expo
In partnership with Columbus County Schools, Whiteville City Schools and NCWorks Career Center, Southeastern Community College hosted its annual Career Expo in T and Cartrette buildings on April 4. That morning, high school students from East, West and South Columbus High schools in addition to Whiteville High School and Columbus Career and College Academy met employers and explored career options available to them in Columbus County.  
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Young-Jacobs wins prestigious Economic Advancement of Indian People award
Southeastern Community College’s Small Business Center Director Pamela Young-Jacobs is the newest winner of the Economic Advancement of Indian People award given by the United Tribes of North Carolina during its annual conference. In memory of her late parents, Young-Jacobs accepted the award in front of 300+ people at the Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons Koury Convention Center on March 7. 
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SCC summer camps promise fun, hands-on experiences for youth
Southeastern Community College has four summer options for children, middle school and high school students. These hands-on learning opportunities will have life-changing effects and provide insight on future career plans. Here are the options: high school camp, College4Kids, Discovery Camps and Educational Talent Search camps.
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