Edgecombe-Martin County Electric Membership Corporation has donated $1,000 to the Edgecombe Community College Foundation to continue its annual scholarship. Two ECC students enrolled in the Engineering or Electrical Systems Technology programs will receive $500 each. “Engineering and Electrical Systems Technology are high-demand fields, and scholarships like this help our students gain the skills they need […]
Edgecombe Community College is launching a new volunteer program that invites community members to meet new people, build valuable skills, and make a meaningful impact on campus and throughout Edgecombe County. Volunteer opportunities will be available year-round. Participants will support a wide range of campus activities, including the ECC Foundation Golf Tournament, Scholarship Convocation, Fall […]
A partnership between the Edgecombe Community College Foundation and Jersey Mike’s in Tarboro raised $3,400 to support students. The fundraiser, held May 5–7, featured ECC coupons that allowed customers to purchase a regular sub for just $5. Jersey Mike’s donated 100 percent of the proceeds to the ECC Foundation. “We are grateful to Jersey Mike’s […]
Trishonda Roberson remembers her father, the late Hanks Roberson, as a man who never hesitated to help others. A self-taught and highly respected mechanic, he built a reputation not only for his skill but for his generosity. “We saw our dad work hard,” Trishonda recalls. “He worked on cars for people who couldn’t afford to […]
The Rocky Mount Rotary Club is gearing up for the annual Tackle the Tar 5K Obstacle Course Race on Saturday, May 16, 2026 — and we need YOUR help to make one of the biggest community events in Eastern North Carolina happen! It takes nearly 200 volunteers to pull off this incredible Rocky Mount community […]
ECC’s Barbering program was proudly represented at Rocky Mount High School’s Career Day held recently. Our students engaged with attendees, shared program information, and spoke with those interested in pursuing barbering as a career path. Participating students, pictured left to right, were Samerah Taylor‑Dodd, Jabaria Bowser, Jacob Pindea and Daniel Bridgers.
Bernie Taylor, director of Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) at Edgecombe Community College, recently spoke to members of the Tarboro Rotary Club and accepted a $4,000 donation in support of the BLET and Emergency Medical Services programs. The BLET Academy is a 22-week program that prepares students for entry-level employment as law enforcement officers with […]
Edgecombe Community College was the site for a Safety Seminar held Monday, Feb. 23 in the Astemo Auditorium. LS Cable employees attended the event, which also included four trainers. Clifford House, ECC’s director of customized training, led an introduction on OSHA standards (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). Participants learned about the proper maintenance and use […]
Get’cha Head in the Game Laura Brown Evans, Small Business Center director; Araminta Burns, administrative assistant II; and Tameka Kenan-Norman, executive director of public information and institutional advancement, joined more than 200 professionals at the Women’s Leadership Conference in Rocky Mount, organized by the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce. Held March 19 at the […]
The Universal Leaf Foundation has awarded a grant of $2,000 to Edgecombe Community College. Two scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to ECC students in any curriculum. According to their website, the University Leaf Foundation “supports initiatives that strengthen education, promote well-being, expand access to arts, and protect the environment.” Students who wish to […]
