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VGCC’s 35th Golf Tournament, Presented by CertainTeed, Set for May 7
-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College Vance-Granville Community College is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2019, and part of that celebration involves marking another milestone: the college’s 35th Annual Endowment Fund Golf Tournament, scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at the Henderson Country Club. For the first time, CertainTeed of Oxford will serve as the event’s...
NC State Highway Patrol Partners In ‘Drive To Save Lives’ Campaign
-Press Release, NCSHP The North Carolina State Highway Patrol will once again join 14 other states in an effort to reduce collisions along the I-95 corridor. Through support from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and states along the eastern portion of the U.S., the Drive to Save Lives Campaign is intended to increase the visibility...
Spay/Neuter Coupons Available Through Granville Co. Animal Control
-Press Release, Granville Co. Government Granville County Animal Control is offering spay and/or neuter coupons to qualifying low-income citizens of the area. Qualifying residents can pay only $20 for neuter/spay service for a dog or $10 for neuter/spay service for a cat with these coupons. Once qualified, the pet owner will be able to pick...
Warren Co. Farmers Market to Open 2019 Season on Sat., April 20
-Information and graphic courtesy the Warren Co. Growers Association Farmers Market Facebook page The Warren County Farmers Market will open for the 2019 season on Saturday, April 20. Operating hours will be each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. through mid-October. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the market will continue to bring fresh and...
Desmarais Talks Economic Development, Ending the ‘Stigma’ of Community College
Dr. Rachel Desmarais, president of Vance-Granville Community College, was on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the college’s role in economic development and her vision for the future of the institution. Beginning her tenure as VGCC’s seventh president in January, Desmarais brings with her over 20 years of experience in the community...
Vance Co. High School Recognizes 2018-2019 Graduation Marshals
-Press Release, Vance County Schools Vance County High School recognized its graduation marshals for 2018-2019 during a reception held in the school’s media center on March 28. A total of 20 outstanding students were recognized and presented with framed certificates by school counselors during the event. The students who have been selected as graduation marshals...
VGCC’s Dinner Theater Cast Features Students, Alumni & Community Actors
-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College Special events celebrating the 50th anniversary of Vance-Granville Community College are set to kick off in April with the college’s seventh annual Dinner Theater event. Reflecting VGCC’s long history of fine arts education and community involvement, the cast for this production of Stephen Sondheim’s musical comedy, “Company,” will include students...
City’s Land Planning Committee to Discuss Central Business District, Parking
-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson The Henderson City Council’s Land Planning Committee will meet on Thursday, April 4, 2019. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss potential land use categories for B1 (central business district) and a possible ordinance regarding residential parking. This meeting will take place at 1...
North Henderson Baptist to Hold Yard/Bake Sale, Country Breakfast
-Information courtesy Catherine Abbott, North Henderson Baptist Church North Henderson Baptist Church will hold a Yard/Bake Sale and “Good Old” Country Breakfast on Saturday, April 6, 2019, from 7 – 11 a.m. – rain or shine! The sale will be held in the North Henderson Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 1211 North Garnett St. in Henderson. All...
