Entries by WIZS Staff

VGCC adding new Associate in Fine Arts degree

Vance-Granville Community College is preparing to offer an Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree in Visual Arts, with classes starting in August. Prospective students can begin the process of enrollment now. The degree will be a third college transfer option available at the college, joining the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees already […]

The WOW starts NOW!

Vance County Schools For Immediate Release Parents of children who are pre-kindergarten and kindergarten age are urged to visit Vance County Schools‘ elementary schools this coming week, March 13-17, to tour the school, visit with teachers and administrators and register their children for the upcoming 2017-2018 school year. Special pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registration activities are […]

VGCC basketball season ends in second round of conference tourney

The Vance-Granville Community College Vanguards men’s basketball team recently closed out the season at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Region X tournament, the first two rounds of which were held at Richard Bland College in Petersburg, Va. On March 4, VGCC, the tenth seed in the tournament, defeated the seventh-seeded Titans […]

Be careful when burning debris in spring

Wildfire risk typically higher from March to May RALEIGH – The N.C. Forest Service is urging residents across the state to think safety and exercise caution during the spring fire season, which typically lasts from March to May. “During the spring fire season, people do a lot of yard work that often includes burning leaves […]

Mike Waters Announces New Assistant District Attorney

Henderson, NC– District Attorney Mike Waters is pleased to announce the addition of David Erdmann as an Assistant District Attorney. Mr. Erdmann was sworn in by District Court Judge Carolyn Thompson on Thursday, March 2, 2017. He joins the District Attorney’s staff after four years of practice as a criminal defense attorney in Surry County, North […]

Granville County Public Schools Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration Begins

Time to register for Pre-K and Kindergarten   Plan to register your child at the school within your attendance zone. If you’re not sure which school your child should attend, call 919-693-6412.   Butner-Stem Elementary Thursday, April 6 1:30pm – 6:00pm   CG Credle Elementary Tues-Thurs, April 4,5,6 7:30am – 5:00pm   Creedmoor Elementary Wednesday, […]

Computer-aided drafting course offered at VGCC

Vance-Granville Community College has scheduled a “CAD with Solid Edge” course, to be held Monday through Thursday, April 3 through May 25, on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Students will choose to take the course on one of two different schedules: 9 a.m. until noon, or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Solid Edge […]

District Attorney’s Office Comments on Horrific Franklin County Murder

Louisburg, NC – The District Attorney’s Office was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of 35 year old Yesenia Funes Machada on Monday, March 6, 2017. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the Funes Machada family. Shortly before 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 6, 2017, deputies with the Franklin County Sheriffs Office were […]

New members join VGCC endowment board

The Vance-Granville Community College Endowment Fund Board of Directors recently welcomed four new members. They include Tanya Evans of Timberlake, Ronnie Goswick of Franklinton, Katharine Macon Horner of Durham and Marshall Tanner of Oxford. “We are delighted to welcome these leaders to our Endowment board, and we appreciate their commitment to supporting our students and […]