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Mar 16, 2026

Sandhills Community College joins the sixth cohort of NC Reconnect; working to engage more adult learners

Photo provided by Sandhills Community CollegeSandhills Community College has secured its place in the sixth cohort of NC Reconnect, a statewide initiative to engage more adult learners and provide them with fast, flexible and in many cases, tuition-f ...

Mar 13, 2026

Continuing Professional Education program at the Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences granted six-year reaccreditation

Photo provided by CUThe Continuing Professional Education program at the Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences has been granted a full six-year reaccreditation through Jan. 31, 2032, by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy E ...

Mar 12, 2026

Moore County Chamber of Commerce & Sandhills Community College partner to host “Empower to Work” employer workshop

Graphic courtesy of MCCThe Moore County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Sandhills Community College, invites local employers to a no-cost employer workshop, Empower to Work, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 8–10 a.m. in the Clement Dining ...

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Heart health awareness: Listening to your heart before it’s too late

Posted Feb 26, 2026
Every February, Heart Care Awareness Month serves as a reminder to check in on one of the most vital parts of our health: our hearts. But knowing when to worry, what to look for and who needs to see a cardiologist isn’t always clear.Most people assoc
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Mar 9, 2026

SampsonRMC opens applications for 2026 Pre-Medicine Rural Medicine Clerkship

The application window is now open for Sampson Regional Medical Center’s Pre-Medicine Rural Medicine Clerkship, a 10-week summer experience designed to introduce college students to hands-on clinical practice and the unique opportunities of rural hea ...

Mar 3, 2026

SCC & University of Mount Olive establish agriculture articulation agreement

Standing (left to right): Heather Watson, Instructor of Animal Science & Agribusiness Technology; Barney Grady, Dean of Applied Technologies; Chris Stroud, Department Chair of Agribusiness & Animal Science Technology. Seated (left to right): ...

Feb 26, 2026

UNCP launches Vision 2031 strategic plan

Photo provided by UNCPUNC Pembroke recently announced the launch of Vision 2031, a comprehensive five-year strategic plan outlining a bold roadmap for student success, academic excellence, affordability and economic impact.The UNCP Board of Trustees ...

Feb 24, 2026

CCCC’s BioWork program comes to Dunn

CCCC’s BioWork program involves hands-on, in-person instruction, as well as online learning. Photo provided by CCCC.CCCC will offer its BioWork certificate program in Dunn starting April 15. The program is aimed at helping students secure entry-level ...

Feb 17, 2026

Pennsylvania Transformer Technology and Sandhills Community College partner to establish new registered pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships

Photos from PTT Groundbreaking in Hoke County on December 10, 2025.Pennsylvania Transformer Technology (PTT) and Sandhills Community College (SCC) have partnered to establish new registered pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships in the welding and i ...

Feb 13, 2026

UNC Pembroke, Old Main STREAM Academy launch dual enrollment partnership

Dr. Rose Marie Lowry-Townsend (left) chair of the Old Main Stream Academy Board of Directors and Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings, MD. Photo provided by UNCP.UNC Pembroke and Old Main STREAM Academy have formalized a new dual enrollment agreement, crea ...


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From soldier to realtor: Jamel Williams' mission to serve Fayetteville's homebuyers

Jamel Williams transitioned from active military duty to the civilian workforce in 2018. He entered into the field of real estate with the hope of helping other military personnel find their home, as he knew from firsthand experience the challenge th


AFCEA NC powers innovation: 2026 Innovation Summit fuels defense collaboration and stem investment

From Concept to Capability panelists (L to R) Dr. Paul Baker principal deputy (A) of the Army Science Division Army Research Office, Klinton Snead, extramural staff director for the Army Research Office, panel moderator Phil Williams, VP of corporate


Publisher's note: Rooted here, growing here

Photo by Tierra Mallorca / Unsplash Buying a house is not for the weak. This year, my husband and I decided to begin the hunt for a home. When I tell you January was one of the most stressful times in my life, I mean it from the bottom of m