The 39th annual golf tournament hosted by the Edgecombe Community College Foundation, raised $36,472 to support student scholarships and Foundation operations. The tournament was held Sept. 25 at Maccripine Country Club in Pinetops. Thirty-seven teams participated, and 148 players were featured in the tournament.

Welcome Week 2025 at ECC was a series of events organized by the Student Government Association. Designed to welcome students back to campus and foster a sense of community, the week featured a variety of activities, including offerings like funnel cake, popcorn and shaved ice. Ice Cream from Scoops on Main, a Yoga Magnolia session, a campus-wide scavenger hunt, and a club fair introduced students to various campus and community organizations. These events aimed to engage students and highlight the resources available at ECC as they begin the academic year. Go Eagles!

On Tuesday, Sept. 16, Edgecombe Community College’s Student Government Association held a Voter Registration Drive on the Rocky Mount and Tarboro campuses as part of National Voter Registration Day. The goal of the Voter Registration Drive was to make it easier than ever for students, faculty and staff to exercise their civic duty and make their voices heard in elections. Convenient, self-serve stations were available all day on both campuses.

ECC's Associate Degree Nursing and Licensed Practical Nursing students hosted a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Sept. 25 at ECC. Students donated blood. They also volunteered their time to assist with registration, support the canteen, and encourage donors. Thanks to their efforts and the generosity of the community, the event exceeded its goal of 25 donations, concluding with 44 units collected. This achievement highlights the dedication of our students and the impact of service on community health.