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 […]
Ron Green, chief executive officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region, will deliver the keynote address at Edgecombe Community College’s 2026 Commencement on Friday, May 8. Green, who has led the organization for 14 years, is widely recognized for strengthening youth development across Nash and Edgecombe counties. Under his leadership, […]
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 […]
The Edgecombe Community College Foundation’s 2025-2026 Campus Campaign ended with a celebration. The 76 employees who generously supported the annual initiative lived up to the theme, “The Power of Us,” each helping the Foundation meet and exceed the goal of raising $12,500. The campaign amassed a total of $13,870 to support student success, and on […]
Edgecombe Community College has joined other NC community colleges in an exciting new transfer opportunity with NC State University called Wolfpack Connect. The Guaranteed Admissions Agreement will ensure that students who complete an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree at ECC will be admitted to NC State University. At the start of their participation, […]
The New York Theatre Ballet will return to Edgecombe Community College for a public performance on Thursday, March 5, at 7 p.m. in Astemo Auditorium on the Tarboro campus. Doors open at 6 p.m. The acclaimed company will present signature works by master choreographers. The performance is free, but tickets are required. Tickets can […]
Humility, dedication, reliability and tenacity are just a few words used to describe the late Gregory Thomas Horne Sr. “Wherever he saw a need, he didn’t ask questions, he just fulfilled that need,” said his widow, Teresa Everett Horne. Gregory Horne’s generosity and his love for Edgecombe Community College led EndTime Harvest Outreach Ministries, family, […]
Members of the Edgecombe Community College Board of Trustees and ECC President Dr. Greg McLeod recently attended the National Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C. Held Feb. 8–11, the event brought more than 1,000 community college leaders to the U.S. Capitol to discuss federal policy issues affecting institutions nationwide. Attendees also took part in Advocacy Leadership […]
