Warren County Farm Tour Oct. 1st

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The second annual Warren County Farm Tour will take place on October 1st, 2016, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit selected local farms and learn about the production methods they use to be successful. There will be three tour stops highlighting intensive vegetable production, fruit production and livestock. The tour will end with a catered lunch, featuring a keynote presentation by Will Hooker, internationally recognized Permaculture Designer and Professor Emeritus at NC State University. The cost is only $5, which includes lunch and transportation. Pre-registration is required; call the Warren County Extension Center for details (252-257-3640), or e-mail paul_mckenzie@ncsu.edu.

Hendersonians Report Discolored Water

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Update 5:40 P.M. Tuesday:

The City Clerk, Esther McCrackin, has issued a press release on behalf of the City of Henderson.  It states:

“Customers who receive water via the Kerr Lake Regional Water System may be currently experiencing discolored water from their taps.  The City believes this is a result of the Kerr Lake Regional Water plant experiencing manganese from the surface water which was removed but was captured in the remaining sludge and is now showing up in the distribution system.

“With the interaction of chlorine, it is making its way through the distribution system, including Henderson customers and also customers of the City of Oxford and Warren County.  Based on action taken at the plant as well as additional flushing within the system to take place, the problem with discolored water should be resolved by the end of the week.  Should you continue to observe discolored water after this time, please call the Kerr Lake Regional Water Plant at 252-438-2141.

“It is important to note that the water is safe to drink.”

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Update 2:15 P.M. Tuesday:

According to Esther McCrackin with the City of Henderson:

“Minor changes in the weather and water chemistry have created a discolored water issue.  The water is safe to drink and the City anticipates the issue will be resolved by the end of the week.”

Optimist Bowl Preview (THURSDAY GAME)

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The annual Optimist Bowl is tonight with Southern Vance High School visiting Northern Vance High School for a 7 p.m. kickoff.  Live analysis and play by play coverage begins on WIZS 1450 AM at 6:45.  You can also listen by going to WIZS.com or with the free Tunein Radio App on your smartphone or tablet.

Jeff Jenkins announces the Grid Iron Report on Tuesdays and Fridays on WIZS.  It’s part of “Sports Mayhem” with Kemp Collins at 1 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Scouting Report on Southern Vance from Jeff Jenkins:

Although their record stands at 0-2, The Raiders Offense has been effective from the beginning, scoring 22 against a strong Ravenscroft squad in their opener, and 48 against Webb last week, but without yet chalking up a win.  Scoring on the ground and through the air has been pretty even.  Against Ravenscroft, Southern quarterback Corey Twitty, Jr. passed for 2 TDs, both to Zamari Ellis; and Malik Boyd ran for the third score.  Tyrese Henderson and Shammond Lyons both ran for 2 pt conversions.  Twitty led all rushing with 105 yards (although 15 yards were called back on penalties) and Shammond Lyons ran for 94 yards (but had a 39 yard run called back).

Against Webb last week, Malik Boyd led the Raiders rushing  with 159 yards on 13 carries and scored twice; Tyrese Henderson gained 100 yards and scored a TD and a 2 pt. conversion;  and Lyons ran for a TD and a conversion.  Twitty passed for 89 yards, including 2 touchdowns, both to Shammond Lyons.  Then when Twitty was knocked out of the game early in the second half, Lyons took over at quarterback and threw a TD pass to Ellis in overtime.  Lyons also attempted the essential 2 pt conversion run in overtime and was stopped short.

And so, the Raiders have scored a very respectable 35 points per game; but their defense has not been nearly as effective, allowing 46 per game.

Scouting Report on Northern Vance from Jeff Jenkins:

Thanks to the last altogether unfortunate contest with Warren County, The Vikings’ numbers are not as impressive as the Raiders.  Northern Vance stands at 1-1, after Northern scoring 42 points against East Chapel Hill, and then 5 against Warren, giving them a modest 23 ½  point average – about the same as they had at the end of last season.  On the other hand, the Viking defense was consistently excellent, chalking up shut-outs in both games. (Keep in mind that Warren County scored it’s 7 points against the Viking offense – on a fumble recovery and run-back).

Vance County Woman Arrested and Charged with First Degree Murder

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From the Office of Sheriff Peter White

On Friday, August 27th at approximately 12:40 p.m. deputies with the Vance County Sheriff’s Department received a call to 170 Bill Bragg-Morton Road in Vance County. Upon arrival, deputies discovered Terrance Leneil Williams, 33, of 871 Warrenton Road, had suffered an apparent gun shot wound.

After further investigation, Kedesha Shontrell Williams, 23, of 70 Pine Forest Drive, Henderson was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder. She is in the Vance County Detention Center awaiting an initial appearance in court. She has no bond.

Kedesha Williams is a close friend of Terrance Williams.

This investigation is ongoing and no other information can be released at this time.

VGCC recognizes 22 Medical Assisting students at Pinning

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Vance-Granville Community College held a pinning ceremony for its 2016 Medical Assisting program graduates on Aug. 5 at the college’s Franklin County Campus in Louisburg, where the program is conducted.

As VGCC’s program is nationally accredited, the graduates are now eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants’ (AAMA) certification examination to become Certified Medical Assistants.

The 22 graduates being honored included Heather Harwood and Kimberly Richardson, both of Castalia; Amanda Newton and Shatory Yarborough, both of Franklinton; Jenny Clark, Tonya Henderson, Kenia Puga-Gomez, Stephanie Ranes and Adrienne Robertson, all of Henderson; Ashley Kittrell of Kittrell; Brittany Blacknall, Jessica Crudup, Jodi Hess, Regina Hicks and Lindsay Ward, all of Louisburg; Julius Glasper of Oxford; Kayla Hutson and Samantha Patterson, both of Stem; Brittany Ray and Denise Six, both of Wake Forest; Kelly Tharrington of Warrenton; and Dallas Glover of Youngsville.

Program Head/instructor Donna Gardner served as the mistress of ceremonies. Student Regina Hicks provided the invocation.

Franklin County Campus Dean Bobbie Jo May made welcoming remarks, congratulating the students and thanking their supportive families and friends who had gathered to celebrate the graduates’ success.

“We are all so proud of you, and we’re grateful that you have allowed the VGCC Franklin Campus family to assist in your education, inspiring and supporting you in meeting all of your goals,” May told the class.

Samantha Patterson, who led the graduating class as president of the VGCC Student Association of Medical Assistants chapter, was the featured speaker.

“Our studies at Vance-Granville Community College have culminated in this day, and will echo in our futures,” Patterson said. “Some of us will be working; some going on to pursue an associate’s degree; some may still be trying to figure things out, and that’s okay, too. Therein lies the beauty of life, and, more specifically, life in this country. We have the freedom to pursue our own dreams, but let us not be so caught up in ourselves that we forget those that we pledge to serve. After all, we are Medical Assistants. We are the extra sets of hands, eyes, and ears for our providers. We are advocates for our patients. We are a vital part of the team that makes the medical office work. Let us consider the needs of others as we work to fulfill our own.”

Gardner presented each graduate with his or her pin, signifying that each had successfully completed the course of study and was prepared to enter the growing Medical Assisting profession. As they were pinned, VGCC Dean of Health Sciences Angela Thomas read reflections from the graduates about their educational experiences and their career aspirations. Instructor Patrice Allen then led students in reciting the creed of the American Association of Medical Assistants.

Dr. Angela Ballentine, VGCC’s vice president of academic and student affairs, rounded out the ceremony with concluding remarks. “You have wisely chosen a profession in which you can make a difference in the lives of others, and in which there are a variety of career opportunities,” Ballentine told the class. She encouraged all graduates to maintain high standards as professionals and to become lifelong learners. “I know that you will continue to succeed and make us proud as VGCC alumni,” Ballentine said.

Student Tonya Henderson gave the benediction.

With their one-year diplomas in hand, many graduates are continuing their education to complete the two-year associate degree in Medical Assisting. For more information about Medical Assisting, call the Franklin Campus at (919) 496-1567.

High School students explore health and science at two VGCC campuses

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High school students from across the region recently attended “Mini-Medical School” camps organized by the Wake Area Health Education Center (AHEC) in partnership with Vance-Granville Community College. The camp was held first in June at VGCC’s South Campus, located between Butner and Creedmoor, and in July at the college’s Franklin County Campus, just outside Louisburg. Between the two locations, 44 students completed the program.

This was the college’s third summer partnering with Wake AHEC on the Mini-Medical School, which is an intensive, week-long day camp that uses computational science (computer simulation) and hands-on activities to study key aspects of medicine.

Students learned about topics that included anatomy and physiology, bioprocessing, biochemistry, pharmacology, cardiology, epidemiology, medical genetics and genomics. The course was taught primarily by Becky Brady, a registered nurse and chemical engineer. VGCC Bioprocess Technology program head/instructor Dr. Tara Hamilton also taught a session at each camp.

Faculty members from VGCC programs that prepare students for health-related careers — including Nursing, Medical Assisting, Radiography, Pharmacy Technology, Human Services Technology, and the college’s newest program, Histotechnology — gave students information about academic pathways and employment prospects and conducted hands-on activities on the last day of the camp.

Students not only had a chance to learn about careers and hone their science skills, but they also became certified in CPR and Youth Mental Health First Aid during the course of the program.

The students who completed the school at South Campus included Naim Bell and Sai Dasari, both of Apex Friendship High School; Koen Winemiller and Kiran Winemiller, both of Cary Academy; Gracie Athus of Cary Christian School; Sarah Flexman of Cary High School; Britney Dyck, a home-schooled student from Cary; Leah Paul, a recent graduate of Crossroads Christian School in Henderson; Saarika Virkar of Enloe High School in Raleigh; Sarah Doherty and Ellie Smith, both of Holly Springs High School; Tanay Singhal of the N.C. School of Science and Math; Jordan Bell of North Raleigh Christian Academy; Sri Rayarao of Panther Creek High School in Cary; LeAnn Black and  Hannah Bonini, both of South Granville High School; Riley Valencia of Southern Wake Academy in Holly Springs; Aryan Jain of Wake Early College of Health & Sciences; Samaria Lynch and Javia Wilson, both of Warren County High School; Mariam Assaedi of J.F. Webb School of Health & Life Sciences in Oxford; and Rose Vaughan of Woods Charter School in Chapel Hill.

Those who completed the program at Franklin Campus included Edin Medrano and Iris Medrano, both home-schooled students from Creedmoor; Karson Turner of Enloe High School in Raleigh; Rachel Hortman, a recent graduate of Fuquay-Varina High School; Yvon’ne Lyle of Garner High School; Saikiran Devanga Chinta of Green Hope High School in Cary; Jacob Harris of Henderson Collegiate School; Sascha Anderson of Vernon Malone College and Career Academy; Autumn Boone of Middle Creek High School in Apex; Lizzie Leegins and Jillian Radford, both of North Johnston High School; Caroline Pruitt of Sanderson High School in Raleigh; Sabrina Bedard, Nadia Hodges and Amanda McPhatter, both home-schooled students from Wake Forest; Sarah Bryant, Victoria Michel and Malik Pettis, all of Wake Forest High School; Kendall Smith and Brandon Yarborough, both of Wake Young Men’s Leadership Academy; Parker Stantz of Wakefield High School; and Bryson Vick of Warren County High School.

Wake AHEC serves nine counties in central North Carolina from its office in Raleigh: Durham, Franklin, Granville, Johnston, Lee, Person, Vance, Wake, and Warren counties. AHECs are located throughout North Carolina and are affiliated with the North Carolina Area Health Education Centers Program at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill School of Medicine. The mission of the statewide AHEC Program is to meet the state’s health and health workforce needs. NC AHEC provides educational programs and services that bridge academic institutions and communities to improve the health of the people of North Carolina with a focus on underserved populations.

Electronic Compliance and Dismissal System For Certain Traffic Violations

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DA Mike Waters – ecadpressrelease

Electronic Compliance and Dismissal (ECAD) quicker and more efficient for citizens

Oxford, N.C.- Citizens of Franklin, Granville, Vance and Warren Counties can now easily request dismissal of certain traffic violations online with the launch of the new Electronic Compliance and Dismissal (ECAD) system. The application delivers a modern and user friendly experience to quickly process traffic violations online without having to appear in court.

“The online dismissal system is quicker and easier for citizens and provides immediate benefits to our courts,” said District Attorney Mike Waters. “Citizens are able to go online at home without having to miss work or wait in line, while saving time and resources of our district attorneys and court staff to process cases.”

Following Chief Justice Mark Martin’s vision for modernizing court technology systems statewide, ECAD was designed to reduce foot traffic in courthouses across the state while allowing the public a fast, convenient way to request dismissal for certain traffic violations online. The efficient, user-friendly system also benefits district attorneys by dramatically reducing the time needed to review and process dismissals of minor traffic cases.

“Online dismissals and services are changing the way the public does business with our courts,” said Judge Marion Warren, director of the N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts. “This modern court technology is more efficient and convenient to process a significant portion of traffic cases online and not have to stand in line at the courthouse.”

Prior to ECAD, citizens had to appear in court and visit the courthouse to request dismissal. In 2015, over 220,000 cases with ECAD eligible offenses were dismissed in North Carolina. This represents a significant portion of the traffic cases handled in our state and underscores the importance and convenience for the public. There is no cost associated with requesting dismissal of a case online through ECAD, and the system is available 24/7.

The system was funded by S.L. 2015-241 (HB 97) in September 2015 and work on the system began in October. ECAD was piloted beginning in May 2016, and is now available in all 100 counties statewide as of July. New language will be added to traffic citations statewide to inform the general public about ECAD and the courts’ online services available at onlineservices.NCcourts.org.

The following offenses are the only offenses eligible for dismissal/disposition through ECAD:
No Operator’s License
Failure to carry a valid driver’s license
Expired operator’s license
Expire/no inspection
OR/allow registration plate not display
Drive/allow MV no registration
Canceled/revoked/suspended certificate/tag
Expired registration card/tag

Citizens who have received a traffic citation for any of the above referenced offenses, and are in compliance and seeking a dismissal through ECAD, can go to onlineservices.NCcourts.org. They will need their citation number, which is located at the top of their ticket, and a valid address. If these charges are attached to a moving violation, a court appearance is still required.

Warren County Criminal Superior Trial Court

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(Full Press Release from Mike Waters)

Warrenton, NC- Warren County Criminal Superior Trial Court was held the week of July 11, 2016.  The Honorable Henry W. Hight, Jr., Resident Superior Court Judge, presided for the session.  District Attorney Michael D. Waters along with Assistant District Attorneys Onica F. Fuller and Mark L. Gregory appeared on behalf of the State of North Carolina.

Luchano Johnson was convicted of Second Degree Murder in the death of Daniel Martinez. Mr. Martinez was murdered in his home on October 11, 2014, in an attempted robbery. Mr. Johnson’s sentencing was continued until after the trial and disposition of Rance Richardson’s case in September 2016. This case was investigated by the NC State Bureau of Investigation and the Warren County Sheriff’s Office.

Tywan Ali Williams was convicted of Felony Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Felony Carrying a Concealed Gun, Driving While Licensed Revoked along with other related traffic matters and received an active sentence of 19 to 32 months in the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Adult Correction (DAC). These cases were investigated by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the Warrenton Police Department.

Jerry Warren Pendergrass was convicted of a Felony Domestic Violence Protective Order Violation and Misdemeanor Assault Inflicting Serious Injury. He received an active sentence of 16 to 29 months in the DAC. This sentence is to be served at the expiration of the sentence that he is currently serving. This case was investigated by the Warren County Sheriffs Office.

Reginald Southerland was convicted of Felony Failure to Register as a Sex Offender and received an active sentence of 26 to 41 months in the DAC. This case was investigated by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office.

James Ayscue was convicted of Misdemeanor Sexual Battery and received a suspended sentence of 150 days. Mr. Ayscue was placed on supervised probation for 24 months and was ordered to register as a sex offender. He was also ordered not to have any contact with any minor under the age of 18 without an adult over the age of 21 present. This case was investigated by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office.

Richard Newman was convicted of Misdemeanor Assault Inflicting Serious Injury and received an active sentence of 120 days in a Misdemeanor Confinement Facility. This case was investigated by the Warren County Sheriffs Office.

VGCC names 269 students to President’s and Dean’s Lists

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Vance-Granville Community College has announced that 125 students earned President’s List and 144 students earned Dean’s List academic honors for the spring semester that ended in May.

The President’s List recognizes students who achieved a perfect 4.0 grade-point average (GPA) while carrying a “full load” (of at least 12 credit hours) in 100-level or higher curriculum courses. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student had to earn a GPA that was at least 3.5 but less than 4.0, and have no grade lower than “B,” while carrying a “full load” of such courses.

Spring Semester President’s List honorees are listed below by program of study and then by residence.

 

Accounting:

Zachary T. Andrick of Henderson;

Jacob H. Daniel and Selene Govea Rostro, both of Oxford.

 

Associate Degree Nursing:

Madelaine L. Sachs of Henderson;

Renee Jackson of Kittrell;

Devan F. Wilkins of Louisburg;

Sandra H. Rose of Stem.

 

Associate in Arts:

Kaleb S. Williamson of Bullock;

William P. Unger of Butner;

Samantha J. Shannon and John M. Weeks, both of Creedmoor;

Ryan W. Sharp of Franklinton;

Cristin D. Abbott, Jennifer A. Burns and Kourtney J. Cockrell, all of Henderson;

Elizabeth D. Cole of Kittrell;

Marshella D. Ashby of Littleton;

Salwa S. Assaedi, Kristy R. Ball, Grisel Govea Rostro and Sydney A. Towers, all of Oxford;

Charles Braswell of Raleigh;

Abigail G. Hey of Stem;

Joshua L. Taylor of Warrenton;

Jasmine C. Blacknall of Winston-Salem;

Katrina Z. Hodges and David M. Restrepo, both of Youngsville.

 

Associate in General Education – General Science:

Ashley A. Oakley of Roxboro.

 

Associate in Science:

Jordan S. Ligon of Bullock;

Alegra A. Bass and Melinda W. Langston, both of Henderson;

Alexander T. Cockman and Emily C. Rogers, both of Louisburg;

Nicole F. Bowman and Francis C. Scotland, both of Oxford;

Karly R. Blue of Stem;

Kellyann M. Cook of Stovall;

Nehemiah S. Yisak of Wake Forest;

Nicholas J. Didonna III and Christopher R. Worner, both of Youngsville.

 

Automotive Systems Technology:

Kenneth S. McConnell of Henderson;

Robert L. Mallory of Oxford.

 

Business Administration:

Sara Reid of Creedmoor;

April F. Brogden, Sarah K. Moss, Meghan J. Rossi and Allyssabeth R. Trowbridge, all of Oxford;

Heather A. Henkel of Wake Forest;

Ashley M. Kinton of Youngsville.

 

Carpentry:

Robyn Horner of Durham.

 

Computer Technology Integration – IT Support Track:

Quinton McDonald of Henderson.

 

Computer Technology Integration – Networking and Security Technologies Track:

Christina D. Manz of Creedmoor;

Andrew Hentze of Henderson;

Timothy A. Farley of Oxford.

 

Computer Technology Integration – Web Design and Support Track:

Angelica M. Garcia-Avelar of Durham;

Tabitha M. Jarman of Louisburg;

Rowan M. Morris of Warrenton.

 

Cosmetology:

Charlotte B. Slaughter of Butner;

Brittany D. Pickering of Durham;

Katrina W. Collie of Franklinton;

Sha’chrisa A. Williams of Hollister;

Kathryn L. Overby of Louisburg;

Kierra N. Richardson of Macon;

Myranda L. Carroll of Norlina;

Dar-Neshia S. Williams of Warrenton.

 

Criminal Justice Technology:

Tyler L. Hughes of Bullock;

Hunter C. Thompson of Creedmoor;

Justin R. Ali of Franklinton;

Benjamin B. Layton and Jamel Roy, both of Kittrell;

Chance S. Hayes of Louisburg;

Veronica M. Yount of Townsville;

Daysha M. Dawson of Youngsville.

 

Culinary Arts:

Emory L. Gant-Hawkins, Stacey H. Grissom, Harli R. Sams and Hayya A. Wright, all of Henderson;

Danielle N. Enright of Louisburg;

Dustin E. Gregory of Oxford;

Randy D. Bullock of Stem.

 

Early Childhood Education:

Battista S. Wilkins of Franklinton;

Mary A. Durand of Wake Forest.

 

Electrical Systems Technology:

Michael O. Smith, Jr., of Oxford;

Keith A. Tunstall of Warrenton.

 

Entrepreneurship:

Austin R. Lovegrove of Franklinton;

Sheila M. Alston of Louisburg.

 

Human Services Technology:

Victoria L. Currin and Robin L. Hill, both of Oxford.

 

Human Services Technology/Gerontology:

Cherie K. Jones of Creedmoor;

Larecia R. Bullock of Oxford.

 

Human Services Technology/Substance Abuse:

Joseph C. Brodie and Shurondia C. Williams, both of Henderson;

Kellie W. Taborn of Oxford.

 

Mechatronics Engineering Technology:

Charles J. Nordcliff of Creedmoor;

Thomas K. Boyd of Henderson.

 

Medical Assisting:

Adrienne M. Robertson of Henderson;

Samantha A. Patterson of Stem;

Denise N. Six of Wake Forest.

 

Medical Office Administration:

Tamara F. Glover, Raven K. Kay and April B. Peoples, all of Henderson;

Susan B. Smith of Kittrell;

Adrienne N. Adcock and Kristie L. Brough, both of Oxford;

Jenese N. Caldwell of Wake Forest;

Rebecca T. George of Warrenton.

 

Office Administration:

Mary A. Elberson of Henderson.

 

Paralegal Technology:

Heather L. Taylor of Franklinton;

Heather C. Bryant of Youngsville.

 

Pharmacy Technology:

Jordan R. Garrison of Henderson;

Lindsay C. Henry of Youngsville.

 

Radiography:

Mark J. Meinhart of Louisburg;

Kristel L. Dehart of Oxford;

Jamisha D. Twitty of Warrenton.

 

School-Age Education:

Andrea J. Hayes of Henderson.

 

Simulation and Game Development:

Brandon J. Carver of Durham;

Dustin L. Starnes of Henderson.

 

Welding Technology:

Nicholas Keeton of Bullock;

Joshua C. Pfohl of Franklinton;

Donnie S. Ayscue of Henderson;

Can Akyar, Ethan T. Bailey and Keodric D. Grant, all of Oxford;

Corey A. Di Lorenzo and Jared Q. Siemers, both of Wake Forest.

 

Spring Semester Dean’s List honorees are listed below by program of study and then by residence.

 

Accounting:

Dianna L. Deweese of Creedmoor;

Sarah J. Gabriel and Pamela D. Swanson, both of Franklinton;

Holly A. Waddell of Henderson;

Wannapha N. Robinson of Littleton;

Jennifer M. Burton of Norlina;

Starr Peace of Oxford;

Elizabeth D. Elliott of Youngsville.

 

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology:

Frederik L. Gaube-Ogle of Stem.

 

Associate in Arts:

Farrah B. Foster and Don E. Sweet, Sr., both of Creedmoor;

Carlos A. Falcon of Durham;

Jared A. Akers, Courtney M. Brodie, Loren M. McCuiston, Robert D. Osborne and Richard K. Washington, all of Franklinton;

Cooper Antel, Nancy C. Bonilla, Brooklyn S. Davis, Alexis Hawthorne, Katelyn C. Kimbrell, Mary E. Oakley, Ashley J. Pendergrass, Ebony S. Robinson Solomon, Janet Rodriguez-Morales, Jakayla M. Thorpe and April Zuniga-Trejo, all of Henderson;

Taylor J. Abbott, Lillian D. Kanouff, Allison E. Long, McKenzie J. Taylor, all of Kittrell;

Jarrett J. Depizzol, Detra S. Hunt, Blake A. Massengill, Joshua W. Moody and Cassandra Saroza, all of Louisburg;

Amani M. Durden and Sierra S. Hawkins, both of Norlina;

Cecilia E. Barrenechea, Brenda Diaz-Salas, Haley N. Elliott, Emily H. Grissom, Marquida R. Harrington, Lydia A. Hendrick, Kemarie D. Jeffers, Ashley McEntee, Lane D. Phipps, Anna K. Thompson and Dylan E. Yacos, all of Oxford;

Keilah E. Alston and Jessica M. Shelton, both of Stem;

Grace E. Bowen, Andrew D. Lugg and Brianna H. Rigsbee, all of Wake Forest;

Hunter A. Carter and Stephanie Hommel, both of Youngsville.

 

Associate in General Education – General Science:

Kimberly M. Spence of Henderson;

Megan T. Whitman of Youngsville.

 

Associate in Science:

Daniel Cziraki of Creedmoor;

Christopher A. Plumley of Franklinton;

Kia S. Brodie and H’Kera P. Ktul, both of Louisburg;

Chelsee L. Mitchell of Macon;

Alana W. Towles of Oxford;

Micah C. Roberts of Stem;

Aaron W. Archambault of Wake Forest;

Henry M. Robinson of Youngsville;

Ayeley Akoto of Zebulon.

 

Automotive Systems Technology:

Jeremy D. Lemay of Henderson;

Luis G. Arroyo of Louisburg.

 

Business Administration:

Malinda M. Porter of Creedmoor;

Lois J. Daniels of Louisburg;

Justin T. Roberson of Norlina;

Temeka G. Marable and Broguen McKeown, both of Oxford.

 

Computer Technology Integration:

Bradley D. Harrison of Franklinton;

William T. Wesley of Oxford.

 

Computer Technology Integration – IT Support Track:

Tristin McClay of Creedmoor.

 

Computer Technology Integration – Networking and Security Technologies Track:

Mitchell L. Greene of Creedmoor;

Steven J. Lynch of Norlina;

Zachary T. Stevenson of Oxford.

 

Computer Technology Integration – Web Design & Support Track:

Amie E. Hilton of Oxford.

 

Cosmetology:

Cassie A. Shaffer of Butner;

Mia B. Harrison of Henderson;

Jennifer L. Creech, Areli R. Rayo Ramirez and Melissa D. Sweeney, all of Louisburg;

Kendall L. Barber of Norlina;

Jordan G. Reina of Roxboro;

Shannon W. Wood of Spring Hope;

Maria G. Ordonez Santiago and Sherika C. Powell, both of Warrenton.

 

Criminal Justice Technology:

Christopher L. Davis of Bullock;

Lindsay E. Brown, Jessica N. Duke, Dustin L. Hodnett and Harold T. Todd, all of Oxford.

 

Culinary Arts:

Jasmyne Schmitt of Bracey, Va.;

Tiffany M. Williams of Henderson;

Taylor M. Abel of Manson.

 

Early Childhood Education:

Anita M. Fuller of Franklinton;

Deanna McFarland of Rougemont;

Tonya H. Burrell of Youngsville.

 

Entrepreneurship:

Diaman R. Dismuke of Henderson.

 

Human Services Technology:

Betty S. Sampson of Butner;

April M. Carroll of Creedmoor;

Katie L. Floyd and Quiana J. Miller Fisher, both of Henderson;

Hannah B. Hill of Oxford.

 

Human Services Technology/Substance Abuse:

Angelique M. Taylor of Macon.

 

Medical Assisting:

Heather A. Harwood of Castalia;

Amanda J. Newton of Franklinton;

Ashley D. Kittrell of Kittrell;

Julius A. Glasper of Oxford;

Kayla L. Hutson of Stem;

Brittany L. Ray of Wake Forest;

Kelly N. Tharrington of Warrenton;

Dallas T. Glover of Youngsville.

 

Medical Office Administration:

Melanie Lugo-Nieves of Creedmoor;

David L. Norris of Erwin;

Misty R. Grabowski of Louisburg;

Tina M. Hatcher and Anthony M. Wade, both of Oxford;

Jessica R. Carroll of Timberlake;

Brittany L. Dillard of Warrenton.

 

Office Administration:

Matt S. Larch and Shanetta B. Wright, both of Henderson;

Helen Jordan of Wake Forest.

 

Paralegal Technology:

April M. Thompson of Henderson;

Kelly D. Persinger and Melody M. Williams, both of Louisburg;

Marilyn A. Swensen of Oxford.

 

Pharmacy Technology:

Ashley N. Hobgood of Norlina.

 

Radiography:

Anna P. Tilley of Creedmoor;

Sabrina D. Johnson of Louisburg;

James A. Lea of Roxboro;

Morgan H. Keith of Stem.

 

Simulation and Game Development:

Kenneth M. Watson of Henderson;

Austin H. Smith of Oxford.

 

Welding Technology:

Brandon T. Brown of Creedmoor;

Andrew S. Hamrick of Henderson;

Devin R. Barham of Louisburg;

Quentin T. Tully of Wake Forest.

 

–VGCC Press Release–

VGCC to offer second Enrollment Day on July 20

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Vance-Granville Community College will hold the second “Enrollment Day” of the summer on Wednesday, July 20, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., at all four of its campuses. On Enrollment Day, VGCC counselors and other staff members will be ready to assist anyone who is interested in enrolling at the college for the Fall 2016 semester, which starts Monday, Aug. 15. No appointments are required.

For new students, the process of enrollment begins with an application for admission and an application for financial aid. Then, students must request their official high school transcripts, and in some cases, their transcripts from other colleges they have attended. Next, they should meet with an academic/career coach and schedule a placement test, unless it is waived. Finally, students complete an orientation session, either online or in the traditional face-to-face format. On Enrollment Day, incoming students will be able to accomplish all of these tasks or schedule them, so they can stay on track to start classes in August.

VGCC’s Main Campus is located on Poplar Creek Road in Vance County (about midway between Henderson and Oxford) at the intersection with Interstate 85 (Exit 209).

The Franklin County Campus is located just west of Louisburg on N.C. 56.

South Campus is on N.C. 56 between Creedmoor and Butner.

The Warren County Campus is located at 210 West Ridgeway Street (U.S. 158 Business) in Warrenton.

Registration for fall classes at VGCC is ongoing, through July 29. For more information, contact VGCC at studentsuccess@vgcc.edu or (252) 738-3330, or visit any campus.