Entries by WIZS Staff

VGCC puts Associate in Arts degree on fast track

Vance-Granville Community College is introducing a new way for students to complete the first two years of a four-year degree on an accelerated timetable. Starting with the fall semester that begins in August 2017, students will have the option to earn the 60-credit-hour Associate in Arts (College Transfer) degree in just three semesters: fall, spring […]

Citizens Aligned to Take Back Henderson Addresses Urban Homesteading Program

At a recent Henderson City Council Meeting the council voted to establish an Urban Homesteading Program pursuant to NCGS 160A-457.2. There is a possibility a few of the abandoned houses that are currently owned by the county/city could qualify for this program. The next step is to develop procedures and policies to ensure the program […]

Vance County Democrats to hold convention next Saturday

The Vance County Democratic Party Convention will be held on Saturday, April 1st at 10:00 AM in The Vance County Commissioner’s Room on the Second Floor, Young Street in Downtown Henderson, NC. NC Representative Terry Garrison will be the Speaker. This building is the former Vance County Court House. There is parking on Young Street […]

Henderson Collegiate looking for career day volunteers

On Friday, March 24th, 2017, share what you love with Henderson Collegiate’s 7th – 10th grade students at their 3rd annual Career Day! This event will create opportunities for students to explore the diverse and amazing careers that will be open to them once they graduate from college and go out into the world to change […]

VGCC to hold Enrollment Day on Saturday, April 8

Vance-Granville Community College will hold “Enrollment Day” on Saturday, April 8, from 9 a.m. until noon, in Building 8 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. During those hours, VGCC staff members will be ready to assist anyone who is interested in enrolling at the college for the summer term, which starts on May […]

Orange County Speedway Geared up for Season Opener this Saturday Night

As Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South Super Late Model racers from across the Carolinas prepare for the series long awaited return to Orange County Speedway on Saturday, March 25th, a great championship battle is heating up following the first two races of the season.   Heading into the upcoming “Original” Orange Blossom Special, points leader […]

Kenneth Bullock Named South Boston Speedway Race Director

SOUTH BOSTON, Va. (March 20, 2017) – Veteran race official Kenneth Bullock has been named race director at South Boston Speedway, track officials announced today. Bullock brings 27 years of experience working at weekly race tracks in many different capacities from his first job on a clean-up crew to almost three decades of experience as […]

VGCC adds fully-online Associate in Science degree

Adults interested in obtaining the first two years of a four-year degree completely online will have a new option this fall at Vance-Granville Community College. The “Vanguard Online Learning through Technology” (VOLT) initiative at VGCC is entering its third year in operation and preparing to add the Associate in Science degree program to its offerings […]

Local Blood Donation Opportunities Coming in April

RALEIGH, N.C. (Mar. 20, 2017) – The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood during National Volunteer Month this April. Donating blood is a simple way to make a profound difference in the lives of patients. Nearly 2.8 million generous people donated blood through the Red Cross last year. The Red Cross salutes […]