October 2, 2025

New members appointed to ECC’s Board of Trustees

(l-r) Leo Taylor, Dr. Patrick Heins and Jerry Spruell are being sworn in.

Joy Chafin is being sworn in by the Honorable Carol Allen White, clerk of Edgecombe County Superior Court.

Leo Taylor, Patrick Heins and Joy Chafin were recently appointed to the Edgecombe Community College Board of Trustees. Jerry Spruell, board chairman, was reappointed during the board’s quarterly meeting.

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Keynote speaker challenges ECC students to become shipbuilders

Trey Lewis encouraged students at Edgecombe Community College to be shipbuilders. “Build friendships, partnerships and relationships as you go along,” said the US Senate staffer for Senator Thom Tillis. “These connections that you will make are truly invaluable.”

Lewis was the keynote speaker for Edgecombe Community College’s Scholarship Convocation.

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Future barbers serve community at conference

ECC barbering students attended the Stronger Together Conference held Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Rocky Mount Event Center. Barbering students participated alongside licensed professional barbers, providing haircuts to guests and the community.