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Become a Certified Notary: Surry Community College Offers Local Course at Yadkin Center
Surry Community College is offering a course for individuals to become certified Notary Publics in North Carolina. The course will take place at The Yadkin Center in Yadkinville on Wednesday, May 1, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
More students, less room: Elkin Schools cut programs
On Tuesday evening, Superintendent of Elkin City Schools Dr. Steve Hall made his first budget presentation to the Surry County Board of Commissioners, outlining a series of steps his system has taken to cut costs, while asking the board for a slight increase in the supplemental school tax on Elkin residents. Hall said the school system is in a transitional period and has seen increases in its enrollment that necessitated program cuts to make room for new students. ...
Enhance Your Lifesaving Skills: Join Surry Community College's CPR Class at Yadkin Center on April 26
Surry Community College will offer a CPR certification class at The Yadkin Center in Yadkinville on April 26, from noon to 4 p.m. The course provides Healthcare Provider-level CPR training following American Heart Association guidelines.
Lady Elks pick up two conference wins, roll over Rams and Trojans
With the spring softball season quickly winding down, the Lady Elks of Elkin High School faced off with two conference rivals this week, both on the road. The Lady Elks were able to add two more games to their win column as they easily won both contests. On Tuesday, April 16, Elkin traveled to Boonville for their second matchup of the season with the Lady Rams of Starmount High School. Senior Lily Robbins was dominant from the mound, as she racked up 14 strikeouts and...
Celebrate Local Achievements: SCC's Spring 2024 Commencement at Dobson Campus
Surry Community College (SCC) will hold its Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony at the Dobson campus gymnatorium in the P building. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 11th, with two sessions to accommodate different program groups. The first session starts at 10:00 a.m. for graduates from the Business, Engineering, and Health Sciences Programs. The second session begins at 1:00 p.m. for the Arts and Sciences, Agriculture, and Public Service Programs.
Local Students Thrive: 168 Pre-Apprenticeships Secured in Surry-Yadkin for Spring 2024
Surry-Yadkin Works has expanded its pre-apprenticeship program for the Spring 2024 semester, placing 168 students in various industries and roles. This number is nearly double that of the previous semester, showing increased interest and growth in the program. The program is a joint effort between four public school systems in Surry and Yadkin counties—Elkin City Schools, Mount Airy City Schools, Surry County Schools, and Yadkin County Schools—and Surry Community College. The partnership seeks to develop a strong regional pre-apprenticeship framework that benefits students and the local economy.
More students, less room: Elkin Schools cut programs
On Tuesday evening, Superintendent of Elkin City Schools Dr. Steve Hall made his first budget presentation to the Surry County Board of Commissioners, outlining a series of steps his system has taken to cut costs, while asking the board for a slight increase in the supplemental school tax on Elkin residents. Hall said the school system is in a transitional period and has seen increases in its enrollment that necessitated program cuts to make room for new students. ...
Enhance Your Auto Dealer Career: Upcoming Licensing Courses at Yadkin Center This May
Surry Community College will offer specialized courses for aspiring and current auto dealers at its Yadkin Center in Yadkinville, North Carolina. The courses, including the Auto Dealer Pre-licensing Course and the Auto Dealer License Renewal Course, are scheduled for late May 2024 to help participants comply with N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles regulations.
Surry Schools Announce Enhanced Learning Mini-Grants
The Surry County Schools Educational Foundation is excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 Enhanced Learning Mini-Grants! Fourteen mini-grants were awarded to sixteen teachers at nine different schools in April, 2024. The team included John Priddy, Amy Harris, Margaret Spicer, and Ashley Mills, Surry County Schools Educational Foundation Managing Director. Twenty-three applications were received and read in April by a committee, which included: Foundation Board Members John Priddy, Chairperson,...
SCC’s Honor Society earns distinguished chapter award
Surry Community College’s Alpha Xi Tau Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society earned a Most Distinguished Chapter award earlier this semester. This is the sixth year in a row that the chapter has earned the award. The PTK Carolinas Regional Convention was held in Thomasville from March 8-10. SCC’s chapter of the Honor Society received 10 awards, including the Beta Tau Continued Excellence award for the fourth year in a row and the Five-Star Chapter award for the tenth consecutive year. ...
Green Thumb Alert: Surry Community College Agriculture Club Hosts Plant Sale at Dobson Campus
The Surry Community College Agriculture Club will host a plant sale from April 19, and April 22-24, at the Dobson Campus greenhouse next to the Knights Grill Courtyard. The sale will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. Available items will include herbs, flowers, succulents, and vegetables, with prices ranging from $1 to $10, though some larger plants may be priced higher. Proceeds will support the Agriculture Club. For more information, contact Erica Isaacs at isaacsel@surry.edu or (336) 386-3242.'Visit here for more details.
SCC to offer online Native American history course
Surry Community College will be offering an online summer history course entitled Native American History. The course will run May 20 through July 17. The course will cover Native American History from pre-European contact through the modern period and will have a particular focus on the 20th and early 21st centuries. Social Sciences Division Chair Dr. Cory Stewart notes, “This class will do a lot with the 20th century, especially...
Renew Your Auto Dealer License Locally: Class at Yadkin Center Set for May 29
Surry Community College will host a DMV: Auto Dealer License Renewal class at The Yadkin Center on May 29, 2024. This class is necessary for professionals in North Carolina who need to renew their automobile dealer licenses. It will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 1001 College Drive, Yadkinville.
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