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Phyllis and Wayne Poe have a history of long-time service to the Central Carolina area.
Phyllis and Wayne Poe have a history of long-time service to the Central Carolina area.
In the heart of Central Carolina, a new legacy is being built — one rooted in service, education and the spirit of giving back.
Phyllis Poe, a longtime nurse and community advocate, has established two scholarship endowments with the Central Carolina Community College Foundation: The Wayne Poe Scholarship for aspiring law enforcement officers and the Phyllis Poe Scholarship for future nurses.
For her, the decision to create these scholarships was deeply personal, reflecting her own journey and the values that have shaped her life. She recalls the wave of goodwill that emerged in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic — stories of people coming together to help others, underscoring the powerful impact of kindness and generosity. Inspired by this, Poe knew it was time to give back in a meaningful way.
“Over the years, my family and I have been the recipients of many good deeds,” she said. “Now, I wanted to be a giver in a tangible way, creating opportunities for others to succeed just as we did. Scholarships change lives, and I know that first-hand.”
She benefited from a full merit scholarship from the Sanford Women of the Moose, which helped her pay for her education.
Poe spent over 34 years as the nursing manager of the Intensive Care Unit at Central Carolina Hospital, where she worked tirelessly to care for her community.
She understands the transformative power of scholarships, not only for students but for the families and communities they impact. Her daughter, Kim, also earned full merit scholarships from both the North Carolina and the U.S. departments of education, which helped her complete both her undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Through her career, Poe has seen firsthand the difference that CCCC has made in the lives of local residents.
Phyllis’s husband, Wayne, was also deeply connected to the college. A Sanford native who died in 2021, he earned an associate’s degree from the college, as well as completed continuing education courses. These helped him rise through the ranks of the Sanford Police Department, from patrolman to assistant chief during his 50-plus years of service.
Phyllis encourages others to follow her lead and invest in the future of students by supporting scholarships at CCCC.
“God has entrusted us with many blessings, and this is one way I can be a good steward of what I have. I hope others will consider investing in the education of future generations,” she said in a release.
Contact Emily C. Hare at ehare379@cccc.edu or (919) 718-7230 to inquire about supporting scholarships.
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