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Recent VGCC grad featured in career pathways discussion for educators
Educators, local industry representatives, community leaders and a recent Vance-Granville Community College graduate shared ideas at a panel discussion organized on June 21 by the Advanced Manufacturing Skills Training Alliance (AMSTA), a partnership of VGCC, Granville County Schools, Franklin County Schools, Warren County Schools and Vance County Schools. The event was part of “AMSTA Summer...
Volunteers Needed for Next Coop Food Giveaway
VANCE COUNTY FOOD GIVEAWAY! On Thursday, July 13, 2017 the NC Central/Eastern Food Bank will be distributing bags of food to community members who are in need of food at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Drive, Henderson, NC. The distribution will start at 10:00 a.m. Citizens will receive disbursements using a drive-through method...
Granville County Board of Education Names New Superintendent
The Granville County Board of Education is pleased to announce the selection and appointment of Dr. Alisa McLean as the next superintendent of the Granville County Public Schools (GCPS). Dr. McLean will take office on July 19. During the search process, the board carefully reviewed applications from a diverse field of 46 excellent candidates. Although...
Thirty Seven Domestic Violence Related Homicides Reported in NC in 2017
From January 1 to July 2, 2017, there have been 37 Homicides as a direct result of Domestic Violence in North Carolina, according to the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence. THIS HAS TO STOP! If you or someone you know is a victim of Domestic Violence, please call FAMILIES LIVING VIOLENCE FREE. 919-693-5700 or...
Warren Family Institute Back To School Supply Drive Thru July 31st
by Craig Hahn The Warren Family Institute is currently conducting a Back-ToSchool Supply Drive. You can help them by donating school supplies for the Children of Warren County. Any size donation will be greatly appreciated. The Supply Drive goes on now thru 31 July. Items may be dropped off at the following location: 427 West...
Info Sessions to be held for new STEAM Academy at E.M. Rollins
Vance County Schools For Immediate Release July 6, 2017 Parents and students can learn more about the new STEAM Academy at E.M. Rollins Elementary for the 2017-2018 school year during meetings scheduled for Monday, July 10, and Thursday, July 13, at Perry Memorial Library on Breckenridge Street in Henderson. Both meetings begin at 6:30 p.m...
VGCC connects students and new graduates to employers
As the end of the spring semester approached, the staff of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) grant program at Vance-Granville Community College held their first-ever “College-to-Career Mixer” for students to meet with potential employers. Not only were 15 new graduates of the Welding Technology and Mechatronics Engineering Technology programs in...
Critical Red Cross blood shortage prompts emergency call for donations
RALEIGH, N.C. (July 5, 2017) — The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for eligible blood and platelet donors of all blood types to give now and help save lives. Blood donations have fallen short of expectations for the past two months, resulting in about 61,000...
Little Hotel Fire Displaces 34 Residents
For the second straight nationally observed holiday here in the United States, the local Henderson community has been marked by fire. Mid-morning today, The Little Hotel on Garnett Street, which provides rented apartments to its residents now, suffered heavy smoke and water damage due to an electrical fire in a room on the first floor...
