Scotland County Campus

To meet the growing demand for programs in Scotland County, Richmond Community College opened the Honeycutt Center in 2010 in downtown Laurinburg. The multi-purpose facility houses a variety of curriculum and Workforce and Economic Development classes. In 2019 Richmond Community College added the Morgan Center and Covington Street School to provide more educational opportunities for residents of Scotland County. Students can now complete an Associate in Arts and Associates in Science degrees through a combination of classes on the Scotland County campus and online classes.  The information on this page includes classes and services provided at each of the three buildings on the Scotland County Campus, as well as possible financial assistance through Southeastern Community and Family Services.

Academic Programs & Classes

Practical Nursing (LPN)

Students who enroll in the Practical Nursing program complete this diploma program at the Honeycutt Center. The Practical Nursing curriculum prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide nursing care to children and adults. Students participate in assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). For more information, contact counselor Crystal Shaw at (910) 410-1729, email crshaw@richmondcc.edu, LPN program coordinator Heather Cox at (910) 410-1877, email hlcox@richmondcc.edu.

Heating & A/C Technician

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology (AHRT) program is housed at the Honeycutt Center. This curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety. The diploma program covers air conditioning, furnaces, heat pumps, tools and instruments. The associate degree program covers residential building codes, residential system sizing, and advanced comfort systems. For more information, contact lead instructor Bill Frye at (910) 410-1938, by email wdfrye@richmondcc.edu.

Nursing Assistant I

The Nursing Assistant I program is offered at the Honeycutt Center. This is a 136-146 contact hour course offered in a traditional classroom setting. This training program includes day, evening and hybrid class options, and will prepare you to successfully complete a state of North Carolina competency evaluation examination. This allows the nurse aide to be listed on the N.C. Nurse Aide I Registry. For more information, contact Allied Health program Coordinator Leah Grooms at (910) 410-1833, email legrooms@richmondcc.edu. 

Industrial Mechanics 

This course will provide you with hands-on training to be an Industrial Mechanic capable of working in a variety of manufacturing settings. Class is held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays - Thursdays, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays. For more information, click here.

Truck Driver Training

This course trains students to meet the skills needed for thier commercial driver's licence at RichmondCC's training facility in Laurinburg. Students must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid North Carolina Driver's license with no limiting restrictions. For more information, click here. 

Detention Officer Certification

This course aims to certify students to work as a detention officer in North Carolina. It is a mandated 174-hour course and will conclude with a comprehensive written exam. The cost of the class is $180 and will be held at the Morgan Center. For more information, click here. 

Workforce & Economic Development Classes

If you are looking for career training, workforce advancement or personal enrichment classes, explore the many classes RichmondCC offers through its Workforce and Economic Development division. We can also provide your business or company with customized workforce training. For more information, contact Scotland County Campus Facilities Director Myra Locklear at (910) 410-1705 or mllocklear@richmondcc.edu, or Workforce and Economic Development Programming Assistant Alicia Butler at (910) 410-1706 or ambutler979@richmondcc.edu.

Adult Education

If you’re an adult who would like to finish your high school education or just review the basics, we offer Adult Education classes at the Morgan Center, including Adult High School diploma classes and High School Equivalency test prep classes. For more information, contact Scotland County Campus Facilities Director Myra Locklear at (910) 410-1705 or mllocklear@richmondcc.edu.

Career & Transfer Center

Our Career Center is here to offer help in many ways for students searching for employment. Learn about what college transfer opportunities apply to you, as well was explore career options and gain new skills for your desired career path. Contact Career Specialist for the Scotland County Campus Quentin Tatum at (910) 410-1841 or qhtatum@richmondcc.edu.

Financial Aid

Want to know what type of financial aid you qualify for during the next semester? Financial aid and scholarships help many students every year to give them the means to pursue furthering their education. For more information, contact Mary Bostic at (910) 410-1739 or mebostic@richmondcc.edu.

Southeastern Community and Family Services Self-Sufficiency Program is designed to assist Scotland County residents in removing barriers for those who are unable to meet their educational and employment goals. Clients may apply for the Self-Sufficiency Program at 915 S. Main St., Suite I, Laurinburg, NC 28352. If you have questions please call (910) 277-3535 to talk with Case Manager Shakera Hepburn.

Academic Success Center

At Richmond Community College, we offer our students many opportunities to help them succeed through our Academic Success Center. We offer free tutoring both in-person and online.

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon - Thurs 

8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fridays

• Oral & Written Communication Center
• Math Lab

Placement Testing

You can complete the placement tests at the Honeycutt Center. Testing sessions are scheduled at the Honeycutt Center and the Morgan Center in Laurinburg twice a week. The placement tests assess your reading, writing and math. A reading competency test may be required before taking some WED classes, including Nursing Assistant I, Phlebotomy and Basic Law Enforcement Training. Other placement tests may be required before starting a two-year degree program. To schedule a test session at the Morgan Center call (910) 410-1831.

Proctor Tests

All online classes require at least one exam be taken in front of a proctor.This service is provided at the Morgan Center on a scheduled basis.You are required to give at least 2 days notice in order for the proctor to obtain the password and what materials (if any) can be used during the test.The times available for a proctored test will depend on the time limit of the test and the times a computer lab is available. To schedule a proctor test session at the Morgan Center, call Learning Resources Coordinator Jeffrey Dogan at (910) 410-1951 or email jjdogan@richmondcc.edu.

Scotland Early College High School

Covington Street Building contains the SEarCH program (Scotland Early College High School). The SEarCH students can earn a high school diploma as well as a two-year associate degree by the end of their senior year. For more information, contact SEarCH Liaison Jennifer Murray at (910) 410-1931 or jcmurray@richmondcc.edu.