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‘Bass for Cash’ Fishing Tournament to Benefit Local Boys & Girls Club
Dennis Jarvis, vice chair of the Vance County Advisory Council of the Boys & Girls Club of North Central North Carolina, was the guest of honor on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program. Jarvis announced the club’s upcoming 12th Annual “Bass for Cash” Fishing Tournament to be held on Kerr Lake Saturday, April 20...
Vance Co. Schools Named a 2019 District of Distinction
-Press Release, Vance County Schools Vance County Schools has been named a 2019 District of Distinction by the National Beta Club for offering the academic recognition membership to students in all eligible schools in the school district. In making the award announcement, National Beta officials praised the efforts of Superintendent Anthony Jackson, school chapter sponsors...
Granville Tourism to Host Vendor Show/Limo-Style ‘Brides on Wheels” Tour
-Press Release, Granville County Government Brides planning a 2019-2020 wedding in Granville County will be taking a scenic tour on the “Bridal Bus” to learn more about wedding locations and resources available to help plan the “perfect” event. The day includes a stop at four local wedding/reception venues, as well as early access to a...
Vance-Granville Selected as Inaugural Host of Teaching Seminars
-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College Vance-Granville Community College announced today that it has been selected to host an inaugural credit-bearing regional seminar that supports faculty use of evidence-based teaching practices. This seminar, which will take place on Friday, November 15, 2019, is part of a major collaboration between the National Institute for Staff and Organizational...
West End Community Watch to Meet Tues., April 16
-Information courtesy Claire Catherwood, West End Community Watch West End Community Watch will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at 6:30 p.m., at West End Baptist Church. The speaker will be Garry Daeke, City Councilman. Law enforcement will be present to hear concerns and make reports. All are welcome!...
N.C. Forest Service Urges Safety During Spring Wildfire Season
-Press Release, NCDA&CS The N.C. Forest Service is urging North Carolina residents to think safety and exercise extra caution when burning materials during the spring fire season. The spring fire season typically runs from March through May and is historically the time when wildfires are most likely to occur. “The leading cause of wildfires is...
Vance Co. High School Inducts 15 Into National Technical Honor Society
-Press Release, Vance County Schools A total of 15 students at Vance County High School were inducted into the school’s chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) during a special ceremony held at the school on April 4. Each of the students was presented a framed certificate for their academic accomplishments in Career and...
VGCC to Launch Two New Information Technology Programs Fall Semester
-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College This fall, the Information Technology department at Vance-Granville Community College will launch two new programs: Healthcare Informatics and Cyber Security. Healthcare Informatics is a program designed to provide students with a foundation in computer technology and information sciences as they apply to supporting decisions in the healthcare fields. Students will...
Granville Chamber Looking for Small Business of the Year Nominees
-Information courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com The Granville County Chamber of Commerce is looking for nominees for the annual Small Business of the Year award. This is your opportunity to recognize an outstanding business in the small business community. Please contact the Chamber for a nomination form. Completed nomination...
