SCC News

Student Caroline Oakley smiling and holding an award certificate in front of a Sandhills Community College Student Awards Day backdrop.

Awards Day Ceremony Honors Student Achievement

May 1, 2026

Sandhills Community College honored nearly 50 students during its annual Awards Day ceremony, recognizing excellence in academics, leadership and service across multiple programs....

Four men stand in front of a Sandhills backdrop as award recipient James McDougald holds a plaque during the Frick Technology Achievement Award presentation.

Former IBM Executive Inspires Technology Students with Annual Awards

May 1, 2026

Edward R. Frick continues to inspire Sandhills Community College students through the annual Frick Technology Achievement Award, recognizing excellence in engineering and computer technologies....

Emily Waldrop, Director of Access to Achievement at Sandhills Community College, smiling in an indoor setting.

New Director Named to Lead Access to Achievement Program

April 2, 2026

Sandhills Community College has named Emily Waldrop as Director of the Access to Achievement program, where she will lead efforts to connect students with disabilities to education and career pathways....

Logo of the Moore County Chamber of Commerce featuring the letters MCC and the words “Moore County Chamber of Commerce.”

Moore County Chamber of Commerce and Sandhills Community College Host “Empower to Work” Employer Workshop

March 13, 2026

Sandhills Community College and the Moore County Chamber of Commerce will host the Empower to Work employer workshop on March 18, offering local businesses practical tools and resources for expanding workforce opportunities and inclusive hiring....

Poster promoting the 4Hands Piano Duo concert featuring Kristina Henckel and Amanda Virelles performing “Portraits” on March 31, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center.

Piano Concert Celebrates Women’s History Month

March 11, 2026

Sandhills Community College faculty member Kristina Henckel joins pianist Amanda Virelles for a Women’s History Month performance featuring the award-winning duo 4HANDS at the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center....

SCC President Dr. Sandy Stewart (left) stands with PTT President Sandeep Chakravarty at the December 10, 2025 groundbreaking of a new Hoke County facility 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....

The Ball Gardens Visitor Center building is shown from the front, with landscaped planters and a sculpture of children holding hands on the lawn in the foreground.

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....