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Tom Sarmento, in white shirt, visited Beaufort County Community College Friday and met with the Automotive Systems Technology students. Sarmento served as chief automotive mechanic and a stunt man for various television shows including Dukes of Hazzard and Fall Guy, among others. Sarmento shared...

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Tom Sarmento, in white shirt, visited Beaufort County Community College Friday and met with the Automotive Systems Technology students.


    Sarmento served as chief automotive mechanic and a stunt man for various television shows including Dukes of Hazzard and Fall Guy, among others. Sarmento shared some of his experiences keeping cars in working order on the action-filled programs. During Sarmento's visit, the class posed in front of a replica of the General Lee, a car popularized by the Duke boys on the television show.

    An Automotive Systems Technology class is offered as part of BCCC's Free Day schedule Thursday, Oct. 9. For more information about the program, contact Lead Instructor Bryan Van Gyzen at (252) 940-6329.

    Beaufort County Community College is a public comprehensive community college committed to accessible and affordable quality education, effective teaching, relevant training, and lifelong learning opportunities for the people served by the College.
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