Edgecombe Community College pride runs deep for Trey Lewis and his family. On Thursday, Aug. 29, the Macclesfield resident was appointed to a four-year term on the Edgecombe Community College Board of Trustees. Lewis obtained an associate in arts degree from ECC. His wife, Danielle, also received an associate in arts from ECC. Paula, Trey’s mom, is a proud graduate of the college, where she gained an associate’s degree in applied science.

ECC ranks number six among the Best Community Colleges in the U.S. according to a recent study by SmartAsset. The online site for financial information and advice compared 616 two-year schools that offer associate degrees and have at least 500 full-time enrollees. Schools were ranked based on their retention rates, student-to-faculty ratio and tuition and fees.

The Edgecombe Performance Series kicks off Saturday, Sept. 21 in the Keihin Auditorium on the Tarboro campus of ECC, and a monumental show is already garnering some attention. “Who’s Bad” was founded in 2003 as a tribute to Michael Jackson’s musical legacy. Now, as an umbrella organization, Who’s Bad Music boasts a stable of high-energy tribute shows. “Somewhere Between” returns for a third year on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. See lineup

ECC is proud to be one of 10 community colleges in North Carolina that will benefit from the EV charging station grant that was awarded to the NC Department of Transportation. This federal grant was made possible through the $2.5 billion Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program. The charging stations will help support clean vehicle training courses in automotive and electrical programs at the college. 

Dr. Greg McLeod and Tameka Kenan-Norman will promote the Foundation’s upcoming golf tournament on four media outlets next week. On Sept. 17, there will be interviews during the morning show with First Media stations 98.5 the Big Dawg and 99.3 the Beach. An interview with Power 95.5 will air later in the day. There will also be an interview on WITN-TV’s “ENC at Three.”

The college is still seeking volunteers, sponsorships and morning teams for the Oct. 3 event at the Maccripine Country Club in Pinetops.

For more information or to participate, call (252) 618-6651. You may also send an email to whitea@edgecombe.edu. 

On Saturday, ECC students and staff engaged with the community at the Greater Joy Church's Annual Unity in the Community Festival. The ECC Barbering program showcased their skills by providing free haircuts to participants. The event was held in Rocky Mount where attendees enjoyed a day of entertainment, health screenings, a job fair, and other activities.

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On Wednesday, ECC students, faculty, and staff came together on the Rocky Mount and Tarboro campuses to honor the heroes and remember those we lost on 9/11. After the ceremony, participants watched the 60 Minutes special, "9/11: The FDNY." 

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