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Harry Mills Graduates from REDI
Harry Mills, Granville County Economic Development Director, graduated in May from the Rural Economic Development Institute (REDI), an intensive, three-month training program designed for rural community leaders. Rural Center President Patrick Woodie presented certificates to the program’s 31 graduates during a ceremony at the NC Rural Center. For 27 years, REDI has helped rural leaders improve their leadership skills...
Two Arrested for String of Vance County Robberies
Press Release- June 13, 2017 On Friday, June 9, 2017, members of the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigation Division arrested two individuals on armed robbery related charges. Samika Renee Whitfield, 40, 349 Stagecoach Road, Henderson was charged with three counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon. Whitfield was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a...
3 easy steps to becoming a Red Cross summer blood donor
June 13, 2017– The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood this summer for hospital patients in need and offers three easy steps people can take to help save lives. Schedule – Use the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment. Prepare –...
NCCU and VGCC Launch Program for Early Childhood Teachers and Specialists
DURHAM, N.C. – The North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Department of Human Sciences and Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) have signed an agreement to offer two education-related bachelor’s degree programs on the community college campus in Henderson, N.C. NCCU will provide the second two years of study at VGCC for students with Associate in Applied...
Kerr-Vance Academy Honors State Champs
On May 25, Kerr Vance Academy held a banquet to honor the 2017 NCISAA state champion baseball and soccer teams. After dinner, both teams were recognized and coaches presented individual awards. Varsity Women’s Soccer Awards Emma Pelfrey – Outstanding Senior Ashley Dickerson – MVP Caroline Hoyle – MVP Emma Hogge – MVP Riley Short...
540 Graduate from Granville County Public Schools earning 9.6 Million in Scholarships
The 2017 graduates of Granville County Public schools participated in the final ceremonies this past Saturday under beautiful blue skies and a warm spring breeze. More than 540 students graduated from our five high schools, with thousands of supportive parents, relatives, friends and community members on hand to help celebrate the special milestone in a...
Oxford Prep Honors First Ever Graduating Seniors
On a very hot day in August of 2013 parents and students spent the morning opening crates, putting together desks and chairs, cleaning floors and moving white boards. Later that SAME afternoon, Oxford Preparatory School opened its doors for the first time to welcome students. For the first three years of the school’s existence, students...
NC State Farmers Market to host annual Blueberry Day June 15
RALEIGH — The State Farmers Market will celebrate its annual Blueberry Day Thursday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests can enjoy free samples of blueberry cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream prepared by the State Farmers Market Restaurant. In addition, there will be plenty of recipes and the opportunity to purchase fresh...
VGCC to offer Enrollment Day on June 29
Vance-Granville Community College will hold “Enrollment Day” on Thursday, June 29, from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m., at all four of its campuses. During those extended hours, VGCC admissions, financial aid and advising staff members will be ready to assist anyone who is interested in enrolling at the college for the Fall 2017 semester, which...
