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A SOUTHERN TRADITION & A MAJOR HEATH PROBLEM As a group, southern states tend to lead the pack when it comes to being significantly overweight or, in technical terms, obese. Arkansas is by far the leader in adult obesity with a trend line that is only rivaled by Mississippi. Arkansas’ obesity rate is 35.9% with […]
by Kevin Bullock The Vance-Granville Community College Vanguard Basketball Team kicked off the season on October 1st with media day at Western Vance High School. Coach Michael Woody introduced the 2015-2016 version of the Vanguards to the media, and allowed questions after a 15 minute scrimmage in the Western Vance Gym. Below is the active […]
via Andrew Beal The Vance-Granville Community College women’s volleyball team notched another Region X conference victory on Sept. 29, with a 3-0 win (25-16, 25-18 and 25-18) at home over the Cougars from Central Carolina Community College. That brought the Vanguards’ record to 7-5 (3-2 in conference play). Kara Reese of Henderson led VGCC in […]
Heroin and Prescription Drugs Deaths Out of Control in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease and Prevention, (CDC), drug related overdoses and deaths are out of control and have reached epidemic level. In 2013 there were over 43,000 deaths or 120 a day caused by drugs, with heroin the leading drug of choice. […]
Stronger Economies Together (SET) Coming To Our Area Soon A federal program started in 2010 that is in place in over 50 regions in 28 states is about to have its Kick Off organizational meeting on October 5th at 8:30 A.M. at the Granville County Convention and Expo Center. SET is a program designed to […]
by Kevin Bullock It has been a tale of two seasons for Vance County High School football teams. Northern Vance comes into Friday’s game red hot against Southern, and yet the Raiders will look to turn their season around against the crosstown Vikings. Northern Vance has already picked up a victory this season over 4A […]
I was visiting one of our latest marketing partners the other day when I noticed a small building in the corner of the lot. I nosily drove over and discovered that a brand new embroidery place had opened. Their hours were unusual, so I knew there had to be a story. The next day I […]
Dos and Dont’s to be Considered Have a Game Plan. What is the product or service? Location, home or in a known shopping area? Having access to the business is very important. Who are going to be the workers? The new business will be time consuming and usually stressful. Are you ready for this? What […]
A “New” animal shelter for Vance County is moving forward, although at a snail’s pace. Vance County Commissioners recently agreed to move forward on a new 8,000 square-foot building that is to cost between $1.1 and $1.6 million. The shelter will be built on five acres of donated land. After much discussion and with Commissioner […]
