SCC News

Dr. Sandy Stewart stands with a Pennsylvania Transformer Technology representative at the December 10, 2025 groundbreaking in Hoke County.

New Registered Apprenticeships Announced with PTT

February 16, 2026

Sandhills Community College and Pennsylvania Transformer Technology have partnered to establish new registered pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships in welding and industrial electrician occupations....

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Sandhills Horticultural Gardens Receives $75,000 for New Fencing Project

February 16, 2026

The Sandhills Horticultural Gardens has received a $75,000 grant to enhance fencing, improve security and expand rentable event space to attract more visitors to Moore County....

Wooden pedestrian bridge illuminated with bright red lights forming an arched tunnel at night during the Tunnel of Love display at the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens.

Tunnel of Love Opens at Sandhills Horticultural Gardens

February 11, 2026

The Sandhills Horticultural Gardens invites the community to enjoy its seasonal “Tunnel of Love,” open through February 15 for photos, evening strolls and Valentine’s Day memories....

Three individuals pose together at an awards presentation, with the center recipient holding a glass award during a formal recognition event honoring Sandhills Community College.

SCC Recognized with Excellence Award at Raeford-Hoke County Chamber Meeting

February 5, 2026

Sandhills Community College received a Nonprofit Excellence Award from the Raeford-Hoke Chamber of Commerce in recognition of its leadership, partnerships, and community impact supporting Hoke County....

Peter Hatch stands with arms crossed in the Monticello vegetable garden, smiling amid cultivated rows of plants and autumn foliage.

Sandhills Community College Kicks Off Nation’s 250th with Speaker Peter Hatch

February 2, 2026

Sandhills Community College will mark the nation’s 250th anniversary with a public lecture by alumnus Peter Hatch, former Director of Gardens and Grounds at Monticello, hosted by the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens....

Students, faculty, staff, and community members gather on the Sandhills Community College campus while participating in 2025 MLK walk.

Sandhills Community College to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 12, 2026

Sandhills Community College invites the public to participate in A Mile for MLK, a campus walk honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through reflection, unity, and nonviolent action....

Four Sandhills Community College students review a book together in the campus library aisle.

Sandhills Community College Announces President’s and Dean’s Lists for Fall 2025

January 8, 2026

Sandhills Community College recognized 541 students from Moore and Hoke counties who earned placement on the President’s List or Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement during the Fall 2025 semester....

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Schedule the Gift of Education With Personal Enrichment Classes

January 6, 2026

Sandhills Community College invites the community to explore winter personal enrichment classes spanning finance, culinary arts, fitness, travel, writing, and lifelong learning, with courses beginning January 2026....

An instructor leads a one-on-one discussion with a participant in a classroom setting, using charts on a whiteboard to explain business concepts and data.

Small Business Center Network Announces New Classes and Startup Showdown

January 5, 2026

Sandhills Community College’s Small Business Center Network announces new agribusiness classes at the Hoke Center campus and the launch of the statewide SBCN Startup Showdown, offering entrepreneurs the chance to compete for up to $30,000 in startup funding....

Graduates of the Sandhills Community College Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy stand with faculty outside a campus building.

Law Enforcement Academy Graduates 13 Students at Sandhills Community College

December 16, 2025

Sandhills Community College celebrated the graduation of 13 cadets from its Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy during a ceremony held on the Pinehurst campus. Graduates completed a rigorous five-month program and are prepared to serve communities across the region as sworn law enforcement officers....