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June 24, 2026

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ESCC Evacuated, Searched Tuesday After Bomb Threat

ESCC Evacuated, Searched Tuesday After Bomb Threat

Staff Report — A bomb threat Tuesday about Eastern Shore Community College in Melfa shut down a building until officers were able to search it. No explosive device was found. According to Accomack County Sheriff Todd Wessells, the Sheriff’s Office received a report at...
Bomb Threat at ESCC A Hoax, Police Say

Bomb Threat at ESCC A Hoax, Police Say

Staff Report — A bomb threat Tuesday about Eastern Shore Community College, in Melfa, shut down a building until officers were able to search it. No explosive device was found. According to Accomack County Sheriff Todd Wessells, the Sheriff’s Office received a report...
ESCC Celebrates 51st Annual Commencement

ESCC Celebrates 51st Annual Commencement

By Carol Vaughn — The Rev. Lisa C. Johnson delivered the commencement address Wednesday evening at Eastern Shore Community College’s 51st annual commencement. Around 90 people graduating from various programs received their credentials during the ceremony, held on the...
ESCC Celebrates 50th Year

ESCC Celebrates 50th Year

By Carol Vaughn — Eastern Shore Community College celebrated its 50th anniversary Friday, Oct. 22, with a homecoming event and a ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally open the college’s new $22 million academic and administration building. Virginia Community College...