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SCC Summer and Fall Registration Underway

With in-person, online, Career and College Promise and day/evening options available, Southeastern Community College is registering students for the summer and fall terms. A full staff of advisors and...

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April 17, 2026
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Attorney General Warns of Tax Scams

Today is Tax Day. That means scammers are working overtime to steal your money and your personal information. Right now, fake websites that look exactly like official IRS pages are...

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April 15, 2026
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State Blocks LP Filling System

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has issued a stop-sale order for the Ignik TapRack 4 Refillable Propane System. This device failed to meet several safety standards enforced...

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April 15, 2026
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State Sees More Than 550 Wildfires since March 28

Since the state-issued ban on open burning was enacted March 28, a total of 554 wildfires has burned more than 2,200 acres across the state. With little rainfall or improvement...

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April 14, 2026
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SCC Online Learning Gaining Traction

By Hannah Isenhour SCC Marketing and Communications FLEX Online is the one-stop shop information resource for all things about Southeastern Community College’s digital classroom space – online courses...

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April 10, 2026
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Tabor Talk for April 8

By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce Thank you to those who came out on such a windy, chilly Saturday for the March 28 Easter Egg Hunt at...

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April 9, 2026
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CRHS Certified as Stroke Center

Columbus Regional has been certified as a Primary Stroke Center. DNV, an international certification firm, announced that the hospital is now capable of handling a full range of stroke-related medical...

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April 9, 2026
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Hatches Expected Soon on Barn Owl Cam

“Barn Owlet Watch 2026” is underway for a nest box with six barn owl eggs located in the North Carolina Mountains. And the public has 24-hour access to the N.C. Wildlife...

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April 1, 2026
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State Counts 626 New Wildfires in 10 Days

Spring wildfire season in North Carolina is in full swing, with fire activity surging statewide over the last 10 days. Since Friday, March 20, N.C. Forest Service rangers have responded...

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March 31, 2026
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More than 3,400 Learn About Careers on Wheels

By Hannah Isenhour SCC Communications More than 3,400 kindergarten through 8th grade students went face-to-face with local business owners, industry partners and public safety officials at the first C...

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March 30, 2026
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Speeding Crackdown Underway

The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is launching its statewide “Speed a Little. Lose a Lot” campaign to remind drivers that speeding comes with serious, and often deadly, consequences....

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March 30, 2026
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Teaching Kids to Stay Safe

By Michael Myrie The Sheepdog Foundation Inc. Many families are concerned about the rise in crime in our communities and public schools.  From mass assailants to peer violence, the safety...

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March 26, 2026
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SCC Hosts High School Summer Camp Night

High School Summer Camps Interest Night on March 31 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Southeastern Community College Auditorium and discover the opportunities waiting for students this summer. From hands on...

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March 25, 2026
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Health Fair Saturday at Nolan Park

Columbus County Health Department will sponsor a community health fair Saturday from 1-5 p.m. at Whiteville Parks and Recreation (Nolan Park). There will be free health screenings, information about h...

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March 25, 2026
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SCC Plant Sale kicks off April 1–2 at campus greenhouse

By Hannah Isenhour Southeastern Community College Southeastern Community College will host its second annual Spring Plant Sale fundraiser on April 1 and 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at...

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March 25, 2026
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ADR Fire-Rescue to Host Lifesaving Clinic

Immediate first aid often means the difference between life and death, and Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire-Rescue is working with a non-profit to provide free training for the public. The class, hosted by...

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March 24, 2026
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