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State Board of Community Colleges Approves Appointment of Dr. Desmarais
-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College The State Board of Community Colleges has approved the appointment of Dr. Rachel Desmarais as president of Vance-Granville Community College. She will begin her tenure as the seventh president in the college’s history on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, according to Danny W. Wright, chair of the VGCC Board of Trustees...
Burton Arrested for Break-In at Clark’s Grocery on Vicksboro Rd.
-Information and photo courtesy the Vance County Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page Robert Burton was arrested and charged with the break-in that occurred at Clark’s Grocery on Vicksboro Road Monday night/Tuesday morning. The Vance County Sheriff’s Office thanks everyone who shared our post and who provided information. ...
Woodhouse, Economic Development Director, Talks Growth in Warren Co.
Stacy Woodhouse, economic development director for Warren County, was on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the strengths and challenges facing the rural area. “When people ask me how do you market rural America and rural counties, I tell them it’s a very different story for every county,” Woodhouse said. “We have...
AdVance Academy Graduates 24 During Mid-Year Commencement
-Press Release, Vance County Schools AdVance Academy, the alternative high school for Vance County Schools, presented high school diplomas to 24 graduating seniors during mid-year commencement exercises held during the evening of December 18. Principal Stephanie Ayscue led the proceedings. An audience of about 500 parents, other family members, school system educators, special guests and...
2019 ‘Lunch Break to Educate’ Series to Begin With Social Media Marketing
-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce It’s time for the 2019 Lunch Break to Educate Series. First in the series is “Social Media Simplified: A Complete Introduction to Social Media Marketing” to be held Wed., January 9, 2019, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Vance-Granville Community College Small...
Henderson-Vance Rec. & Parks Announces Upcoming Winter Events
-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center Arthritis Exercise Class is a FREE low-impact, joint-safe program developed for people with arthritis. This class has been proven to decrease pain and stiffness while increasing flexibility and range of motion. This class is also suitable for every fitness level. For more information, please contact...
Reminder: Farmers Have Until Dec. 20 to Apply for Hurricane Disaster Relief
-Information courtesy Paul McKenzie, Area Agent, Vance/Warren Co. Cooperative Extension Farmers have until 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 20, 2018, to begin an application for the NCDA&CS Hurricane Disaster Relief program. Assistance is available from both the Vance and Warren offices of NC Cooperative Extension, and also available through the NCDA&CS Agriculture Disaster Assistance Hotline...
