Trey Lewis encouraged students at 91ӣƵ 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 91ӣƵ’s Scholarship Convocation. During the annual event that recognizes […]
The 91ӣƵ Foundation will host a Scholarship Convocation Friday, Sept. 19 on the Tarboro campus. During the invitation-only event, 140 scholarships will be awarded to students for the 2025-2026 academic year. The donors who have contributed to further the education of these students will also be recognized. Presented by Astemo, this year’s Scholarship […]
The 91ӣƵ Foundation is gearing up for the 39th annual golf tournament. In addition to fun and fellowship, participants will have the chance to win a 2025 Honda CRV Sport-L Hybrid valued at $39,000. Donated by Astemo, the CRV from Davenport Autopark of Rocky Mount is a hole-in-one prize for one specific hole […]
Teresa Howell, department chair for English/Humanities at 91ӣƵ, recently donated two Lincoln Electric welding machines to the welding technology program. These weren’t just any machines. Valued at approximately $550, the donation was of sentimental value, honoring Howell’s father and meant to further other students’ passions for welding. “My father passed away suddenly and […]
Top Dog Waste Solutions in Rocky Mount recently donated a total of $2,000 to the 91ӣƵ Foundation. The local trash and recycling company’s contribution will fund three distinct scholarships. The Top Dog Welding Scholarship will provide $1,000 to students enrolled in the welding diploma program at ECC. A $500 gift will support students […]
The Edgecombe-Martin County Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) recently presented their annual scholarship to 91ӣƵ. The gift of $1,000 will be used to establish two $500 scholarships for students in the Electrical Systems Technology Program at ECC. Pictured from left to right are: Dr. Greg McLeod, ECC president; Jean Bailey, ECC Foundation Board president; […]
The ECC Foundation held a Spring Paint and Sip fundraiser May 29 on the Tarboro campus. Participants enjoyed art, fun, food and wine for each guest. A total of 24 people signed up to attend the event, and the Foundation raised $1,200. Carole Mehle-Bittner, humanities and English instructor at ECC, donated art supplies and guided […]
The 91ӣƵ Foundation recently treated employees on the Tarboro campus to lunch for their support of the Foundation’s annual Campus Giving Campaign. During the campaign, employees are encouraged to give. The most recent campaign was held Oct. 21, 2024 through Jan. 14, 2025. The campaign is always a friendly competition between employees based […]
On behalf of the Tarboro Rotary Club, president Greg Sessoms presented the 91ӣƵ Foundation with a $4,000 check benefitting ECC’s public safety programs. “Thank you for being consistently supportive, especially of our BLET and EMS programs,” said Dr. Greg McLeod, ECC president. Of the $4,000 contributed, $2,000 will be placed in an emergency […]
It was a spectacular year for Tackle the Tar, a 5K obstacle course and Family Fun Day sponsored by the Rocky Mount Rotary Club. Six states and 95 cities were represented by runners and volunteers. Participants were from Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Of the 924 runners, 34 ran on the […]
