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Granville Early College High School reported zero dropouts in 2010-11

March 6, 2012 | by VGCC Staff
Granville Early College High School, which is operated as a partnership between Granville County Schools and Vance-Granville Community College, was recently cited for its success in dropout prevention in reports from the North Carolina State Board of Education and the N.C. New Schools Project. In fact, the new data showed that GECHS lost no students … Read More

VGCC Day Care Children learn about Dental Hygiene

March 2, 2012 | by VGCC Staff
Children enrolled in the Day Care Center on Vance-Granville Community College’s Main Campus recently enjoyed a visit from Suzanne Cheever, a dental hygienist from the office of Dr. Wilson Hoyle in Henderson. Cheever’s visit on Feb. 8 was planned in conjunction with a unit of study on Dental Health. February is National Children’s Dental Health … Read More

VGCC Drama Students will spread “Rumors”

March 2, 2012 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College drama students will stage a production of Neil Simon’s comedy, “Rumors,” Thursday, March 8 through Sunday, March 11.   Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on March 8, 9 and 10, with matinees at 2 p.m. on March 10-11. All performances are in the small auditorium in Building 2 on the college’s Main … Read More

VGCC South Campus to hold Radiography information session/open house

March 2, 2012 | by VGCC Staff
Area residents interested in a popular health-care career field are invited to Vance-Granville Community College’s South Campus, where they will learn about the college’s Radiography program . The program will hold an Open House there on Monday, March 19, from Noon until 5 p.m. As part of the open house, an information session for prospective … Read More

VGCC and Chambers promote local business and culture at event

March 1, 2012 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College, the Chamber of Commerce of Warren County and the Lake Gaston Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center offered unique cuisine and entertainment at the second annual “Business & Music After Hours” event, held at the Warren County Armory Civic Center in Warrenton on Feb. 16. Much like the first such event in … Read More

New VGCC Scholarships honor memory of Granville County couple

March 1, 2012 | by VGCC Staff
The generous spirit of a Granville County businessman and his wife will live on thanks to two new scholarships recently established at Vance-Granville Community College. The scholarships, one endowed at the Presidential Scholar Award level and one at the Academic Achievement Scholarship level, will both be awarded to full-time VGCC students in the names of … Read More

VGCC Seminar helps Small Businesses use Social Networking sites

February 27, 2012 | by VGCC Staff
A free seminar offered by Vance-Granville Community College will seek to help local small businesses stay competitive in the changing online world of social networking. The Small Business Center seminar, entitled “Facebook and Social Networking to Enhance Your Business,” will be held from 9 a.m. until noon on Thursday, March 22 in room 7107 of … Read More

VGCC Small Business seminar focuses on improving workplace

February 17, 2012 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center will offer a free seminar, entitled “How to Create a Positive Work Environment,” from 9 a.m. until Noon on Wednesday, March 14 in room 7107 of Building 7 on the college’s main campus in Vance County.   The seminar seeks to help organizations to boost employees’ energy, enthusiasm and … Read More

VGCC Celebrates Black History Month

February 15, 2012 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College kicked off a celebration of Black History Month with a special event on Feb. 3 as part of a series of activities coordinated by the VGCC Counseling Services department. The kick-off event, held in the VGCC Main Campus Student Lounge, opened with remarks from the new president of the college, Dr. Stelfanie … Read More

Get the message and win! Sign up for VGCC Regroup Notification system by Feb. 14

February 13, 2012 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College students are encouraged to sign up for Regroup, the college’s new campus emergency broadcast alert and communication system.   Regroup provides instant notices to students, faculty and staff dealing with campus delays, important dates, closures and emergency-related situations. Notifications can be sent to you via telephone, e-mail, text messaging, Facebook and Twitter … Read More