The 2016-2017 season of the Edgecombe Performance Series showcases hip hop and ballet, classical and Celtic, and theatre performances. Celebrating its twelfth season, the Edgecombe Performance Series brings world class entertainment to Tarboro and Edgecombe County. All events take place in Keihin Auditorium on the Tarboro campus. Season Twelve shows include: FLY Dance Company Saturday, […]
Jersey Mike’s in Tarboro recently provided Edgecombe Community College students with encouragement and financial assistance toward their efforts to further their education. Jersey Mike’s owner Chris Wooten and his employees recently held a promotional event that raised $1,380 for the Edgecombe Community College Foundation. The funds will go toward scholarships for ECC students. Wooten’s business […]
The Division of College and Career Readiness (CCR) at Edgecombe Community College recently held its annual Career Fair on the Rocky Mount campus. College and Career Readiness students from the Tarboro campus and seven CCR off-site locations also attended. In addition, a record number of community partners from area organizations participated. Through this annual event, […]
Thirty-six teams played in the Edgecombe Community College Foundation’s 31st Annual Golf Tournament held September 15 at Maccripine Country Club. The tournament is the largest fundraiser for student scholarships held by the college. “It was a beautiful day, the players enjoyed themselves, the volunteers were tremendous, and much money was made for scholarships,” says Karen […]
It’s hard to believe, but Christmas is just three months away. In the coming weeks, Edgecombe Community College is offering classes and entertainment to help you decorate, prepare great food, and put you in the holiday spirit. A new class that has been very popular is DIY Wooden Pallets Furniture. Students reuse wooden pallets to […]
Dr. Harry A. Starnes, a lifelong educator who has spent the last 16 years in higher education and the last five at Edgecombe Community College, has been named vice president of instruction at ECC. In his new position, Dr. Starnes will oversee all degree, diploma, certificate, and continuing education programs at the college. Through these […]
Betty Jo Shepheard of Tarboro was recently appointed to a four-year term on the Edgecombe Community College Board of Trustees. Appointed to the board by Gov. Pat McCrory, Shepheard is the Eastern Representative for U.S. Senator Richard Burr. Shown presiding at the official swearing-in ceremony is Carol White, Edgecombe County Clerk of Court, who delivered […]
Spurred by mass shootings in communities across the United States, Edgecombe Community College has broadened its safety training for faculty and staff on both campuses. “We’ve always tried to have core people trained,” says Robert Whistler, coordinator of Emergency Services and Public Safety Training. “But the Wayne Community College incident pushed the issue to the […]
Local residents are learning how to improve their health, thanks to a joint program between Edgecombe Community College and East Carolina University. The two institutions recently signed an agreement that designates ECC as the institution of higher education to offer ECU’s Community Health Coach program. The class has already been taught at ECC this year. […]
Keihin Carolina System Technology has donated a 2016 Honda Civic EX-T Sedan as a hole-in-one prize for the Edgecombe Community College Foundation’s 31st Annual Golf Tournament at Maccripine Country Club on Thursday, September 15. The tournament is a fundraiser for scholarships. Tee-times are set for 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. To register a team, call […]
