Edgecombe Community College, in partnership with S.T.E.P (the Strategic Twin-Counties Educational Partnership) and Nash Community College, welcomed high school students to Healthcare Connections 2025 at Edgecombe Community College’s Rocky Mount campus. S.T.E.P. is dedicated to improving educational opportunities for students in the Twin Counties area.

Students from Southwest Edgecombe High School, Rocky Mount Senior High, Northern Nash High School, Nash Central High School, Tarboro High School, Southern Nash High School, Rocky Mount Prep, Edge Academy, North East Carolina Preparatory School, Nash Early College, Nash Rocky Mount Early College High School, North Edgecombe High School and Edgecombe Early College High School were invited to attend. 

Read Across America Week was celebrated March 2 to 6, and Princeville Elementary School invited two special guest readers from Edgecombe Community College. ECC President, Dr. Greg McLeod, and Kate Brittain, director of Library Services, read to students on Wednesday, March 5. McLeod engaged second graders by reading the book, “Just a Snowman” by Mercer Mayer. First grade students enjoyed Brittain’s book, “Chrysanthemum” by Kevin Henkes.

The vision for ECC was shared with federal legislators and local officials earlier this month. ECC President, Dr. Greg McLeod, discussed the increase in enrollment; the number of degrees, certificates, diplomas and workforce credentials awarded; and the college’s Facilities Master Plan. Pictured here is a social media post from Congressman Don Davis on his “inspiring visit” to ECC.