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The Local Skinny! Workforce and Continuing Education Open House at VGCC

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Vance-Granville Community College is hosting a Workforce and Continuing Education Open House at the Henderson campus on Saturday, Nov. 16.

School representatives will be on hand from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help prospective students learn more about the programs available across the four campuses.

Whether pursuing opportunities after high school or looking for a career change, VGCC may have just what you’re looking for.

According to the VGCC website, Continuing Education classes are designed for adults looking to enhance their job skills, update their knowledge or pursue personal interests.

Learn about the diverse program that VGCC offers, including Commercial Driver’s License, Healthcare, Public Safety, Welding and Business, just to name a few. Faculty members will be on hand to share additional program information and participants can attend break-out sessions about specific fields and certifications they may be interested in pursuing.

And to top it all off, you can get help with registration, financial aid and setting up your student account – all on the same day.

The Open House will be held in Building 7 at the Main Campus, located at 200 Community College Rd., Henderson.

Visit www.vgcc.edu and click on Latest News and Upcoming Events tabs to learn more.

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Chamber Hosts Business After Hours Nov. 14 At ACIM Food Bank

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Stop by Area Congregations in Ministry tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 14 on the way home from work or errands for a Business After Hours, sponsored by the Granville County Chamber of Commerce.

ACIM is located at 634 Roxboro Rd. The event will be from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

This event is a wonderful opportunity to meet ACIM’s new executive director, chat with board members, and mingle with some of their dedicated volunteers. Light refreshments will be provided as attendees take a tour of the facility and gain insight into the work that goes on within the walls of the food bank warehouse.

To show support for ACIM, the Chamber staff encourages each guest to bring a non-perishable food item to help keep the ACIM shelves stocked. Your generous contributions will make a difference in ACIM’s mission to relieve hunger in Granville County.

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Vance-Granville Remote Day Friday

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— from Vance-Granville Community College

Due to the inclement weather, Friday will be a remote work, remote learning day at VGCC.

All Vance County Public School Campuses Closed Friday (9-27-24)

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— from Vance County Schools

“Due to the forecast of high winds and potential power outages, all VCS campuses will be closed on Friday, September 27th. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority.”

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As well, the Tiny House open house event for Sept. 27 is canceled at Vance County High School. (Original Story Link)

Gateway CDC To Host Community Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 24 To Discuss Local Issues

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Gateway Community Development Corp. will sponsor a community town hall event at its 314 Garnett St. location Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Topics for discussion include key issue that affect residents’ daily lives – public schools, community safety and the rising cost of living, according to information from Gateway CDC.

Local leaders, educators and law enforcement officials will be on hand to share updates, answer questions and gather input from residents.

Gateway representatives call this gathering an opportunity to have an open dialogue on how to improve schools, strengthen neighborhood safety and address the economic challenges that many families face.

“Come share your thoughts, hear from experts, and help shape the future of our community,” Gateway stated in information received at WIZS News. Light refreshments will be served.

Register to attend at https://www.mobilize.us/cohnfornc/event/695434/.

Local Leaders Planning Town Hall Meeting In Henderson Tuesday, Sept. 3

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Downtown Henderson is the backdrop for a community meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 3 and Charles J. “C.J.” Turrentine Jr. wants to spread the word to encourage attendance.

“We’re going to do a Town Hall meeting in Henderson – something that’s never been done before,” Turrentine told WIZS News.

“I’m encouraging…my generation and a lot of the Black community to come out,” he said, adding that the gathering is free and open to all, regardless of party affiliation.

The community meeting will be held at Southern Charm, 200 S. Garnett St. from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The meeting, he said, is designed “to break the barrier of Republican and Democrat, black and white.”

State Rep. Frank Sossamon is scheduled to take part in a question-and-answer session. According to a flyer publicizing the meeting, participants can place written questions in an issue box for Sossamon and others to answer.

“It’s going to be a great time for our community,” Turrentine said.

Medical Arts To Host Truentity Seminar For Senior Adults Thursday, Aug. 29; RSVP To Attend

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Medical Arts Pharmacy is the location Thursday for an hourlong event called “Healthy Aging Days,” designed to help senior adults live their healthiest lives.

Representatives of Truentity Health, a Raleigh-based company dedicated to transforming community pharmacies into modern clinical hubs, will share information aimed at seniors on topics including essential health practices, chronic disease management, nutrition and the benefits of a growing trend in health care – remote patient monitoring.

The event begins at 10 a.m. at Medical Arts Pharmacy, 253 Ruin Creek Rd. Sales and Marketing Manager Cara Kirby encourages those interested in attending to RSVP at 252.492.3404.

The session is designed to empower the aging population with the knowledge and tools they need to take charge of their health, according to information from Mike Desai, co-founder and CEO of Truentity.

Staff from the Henderson Family YMCA also will be on hand to offer exercise routines tailored explicitly for seniors, focusing on a holistic approach to healthy aging.
This free community event underscores Medical Arts’ commitment to enhance the well-being of residents in Henderson and surrounding areas.

According to information on its website, a mission of Truentity Health is to “revolutionize community-based healthcare by transforming independent pharmacies into dynamic clinical hubs in just 14 days. Recognizing that Medicare patients visit their pharmacists six times more often than their doctors, we leverage these frequent interactions to create powerful clinical connections.”

Remote patient monitoring piggybacks off the recent popularity of telehealth meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Historically used to monitor patients with chronic conditions like cardiac disease, diabetes and asthma, healthcare providers are using digital medical devices to collect data about blood pressure, pulse rate and blood glucose, among others. The data is electronically transferred to providers for quicker care management when the need arises without coming into a medical office or hospital.

Visit https://truentity.health/ to learn more about its programs and services.

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All District Court Sessions in Vance County Cancelled Friday 8-9-24

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Hon. Henry Gupton, clerk of court in Vance County, told WIZS News that all district court sessions in Vance County are cancelled Friday, August 9, 2024.

Gupton said the Chief District Court Judge decided to make the cancellation.

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Fallen Tree Forces Several Road Closures In Oxford

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From the City of Oxford at 3 p.m.

 

Several city streets are closed because of a fallen tree, and city officials urge drivers to follow posted detour signs to avoid the affected area.

Currently, Forest Avenue is closed from College Street to Lanier Street; New College Street is also closed from Lee Street to Forest Avenue; and Dogwood Lane also is closed.

Crews are working to clear the area.

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Granville Vance Public Health Closes At 2 PM Because Of Storm Conditions

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Granville Vance Public Health announced that it will close its offices Thursday at 2 p.m. due to flooding and downed trees from Tropical Storm Debby.

GVPH is scheduled to reopen tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 9, at 10:30 a.m.