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The Sandhills Horticultural Gardens Visitor Center with the Dancing Ring sculpture in the foreground and landscaped gardens surrounding the entrance.

Major Holiday Light Display to Illuminate Sandhills Horticultural Gardens

June 3, 2026

Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen and Sandhills Community College have announced the Sandhills Garden of Lights, a holiday display featuring more than one million lights beginning November 27, 2026....

Flyer promoting the Sandhills Community College Personal Enrichment Art Exhibition, featuring a watercolor-style landscape illustration and event dates from June 4 through July 15, 2026.

Personal Enrichment Art Exhibition Opens at Sandhills Community College

May 22, 2026

Sandhills Community College will host its Personal Enrichment Art Exhibition featuring student artwork in a variety of media along with a public opening reception in the Boyd Library....

Sandhills Community College President Alexander “Sandy” Stewart posing with a smiling graduate in cap and gown during the 2026 commencement ceremony.

Sandhills Community College Celebrates 2026 Graduates

May 19, 2026

Sandhills Community College celebrated its 2026 graduates during commencement ceremonies honoring student achievement, perseverance and future service to the community....

Sandhills Community College employee smiling while holding a glass award during the 2026 employee recognition ceremony.

Sandhills Community College Celebrates Employees with Awards and Recognition

May 14, 2026

Sandhills Community College recognized faculty and staff during its annual employee awards ceremony, honoring retirees, years of service milestones and excellence in teaching and support....

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....

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....

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....