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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....

Group photo of Sandhills Community College Workforce Continuing Education graduates gathered at the commencement ceremony, celebrating completion of programs across healthcare, skilled trades, and public safety.

Sandhills Community College Celebrates Workforce Continuing Education Graduates at Commencement Ceremony

December 15, 2025

Sandhills Community College honored 430 Workforce Continuing Education graduates during its December commencement ceremony, celebrating student achievement across healthcare, skilled trades, public safety, and adult education programs....

Lighted tunnel frames a walkway on the Sandhills Community College campus as part of the new holiday display.

Sandhills Community College Offers a New Holiday Delight for Community

December 8, 2025

Sandhills Community College has installed a new holiday light display featuring illuminated tunnels and more than 15 decorated trees. Open nightly from 4:30 p.m. to midnight through January 5, the exhibit offers a festive walk along the pathway between the Boyd Library and Dempsey Student Center for......

A student speaker stands at a podium labeled “Sandhills Community College,” smiling as she addresses attendees at the scholarship award dinner.

Sandhills Community College Students Reap Rewards of Donor-Paid Scholarships

November 14, 2025

Sandhills Community College celebrated scholarship recipients and donors during a special dinner at the Carolina Hotel. More than 300 guests attended, highlighting the impact of nearly 300 named scholarship funds that support students across the College. Speakers shared stories of gratitude and success,......

Sara Holden, Director of the Small Business Center

Holden Named New Small Business Center Director at Sandhills CC

November 13, 2025

Sara Holden, a seasoned entrepreneur and U.S. Air Force veteran, has been appointed Director of SCC’s Small Business Center. She will expand outreach across Moore and Hoke counties, connect entrepreneurs with no-cost training and counseling, and explore opportunities in agriculture, tourism, and lodging......