Edgecombe Community College will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for its newly renovated student lounge located in the Barnes Building on the Rocky Mount campus. The ribbon cutting will be held Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 11 a.m.

The public is invited to see the state-of-the-art renovations and learn more about the commercial-grade kitchen and new food vendor, as well as the additional upgrades now offered in the redesigned lounge.

Edgecombe Community College (ECC) will introduce an enhanced distance learning initiative for adult learners through its High School Equivalency in the Community program, beginning Jan. 7, 2026.

The 10-week program is designed for adults seeking to earn a high school equivalency credential quickly and conveniently. Students will complete coursework remotely for 10 weeks, with official testing being integrated during weeks five through 10.

The 2026 Spring Continuing Education class schedule is available! See upcoming classes in career training, lifelong learning, Small Business Center, and more. Whether you are looking for career training or personal enrichment, we have a course for you.

ECC’s Student Services, along with faculty and staff, participated in area Christmas parades throughout the month of December. ECC Construction students built the handmade float that was featured in the Rocky Mount, Pinetops and Tarboro parades.