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VGCC names two educators to leadership roles

October 16, 2015 | by VGCC Staff
Along with the start of the fall semester at Vance-Granville Community College came new leaders for two academic programs. William Clements of Raleigh became the new Program Head/Instructor for Criminal Justice Technology, while Faith Harris of Norlina, a Computer Education instructor, was promoted to the position of Program Head of Computer Education.   Clements (pictured … Read More

Hospitality industry training to be offered at VGCC Main Campus

October 13, 2015 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College is offering a pair of new training courses that introduce area residents to the hospitality and tourism industry. The one-day Guest Service Gold® course is set to be held on Thursday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. in room 7136 of Building 7 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance … Read More

Small Business Summit and Expo to be held October 20 at Warren County Armory

October 12, 2015 | by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center has announced the complete lineup of presenters for the fourth annual Small Business Summit and Expo, which will be held Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Warren County Armory Civic Center in Warrenton. The Chamber of Commerce of Warren County, the Warren County … Read More

VGCC Advanced Manufacturing Day brings together students, industry

October 9, 2015 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College held an “Advanced Manufacturing Day” event on Friday, Oct. 2, in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. At least 350 middle and high school students from Franklin, Vance and Warren counties, along with other members of the community, attended. They learned about how manufacturing has changed, local … Read More

VGCC to hold free workshop for “Plus 50” adults at Warren County Armory

October 6, 2015 | by VGCC Staff
In partnership with the Warren County Senior Center, Vance-Granville Community College is hosting a free workshop/breakfast, entitled “Time for a Change,” for students and community members age 50 and over on Thursday, October 15, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., at the Warren County Armory Civic Center in Warrenton. The featured presenter is Anita Hicks, … Read More

VGCC defeats Central Carolina in women’s volleyball match

October 2, 2015 | by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College women’s volleyball team notched another Region X conference victory on Sept. 29, with a 3-0 win (25-16, 25-18 and 25-18) at home over the Cougars from Central Carolina Community College. That brought the Vanguards’ record to 7-5 (3-2 in conference play). Kara Reese of Henderson led VGCC in kills (12) and … Read More

VGCC to hold Bone Marrow Registration events

September 30, 2015 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College, in partnership with the Project Life Movement and the “Save the Fox” campaign, is planning a four-county bone marrow registration drive in October. Members of the community are invited to join VGCC students, faculty and staff at one of four events being held on each of the college’s campuses: Monday, Oct. 26, … Read More

VGCC announces Small Business Summit and Expo; Warrenton businesswoman to keynote

September 29, 2015 | by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center is planning its fourth annual Small Business Summit and Expo, which is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 11:30 a.m. until 4:45 p.m., at the Warren County Armory Civic Center in Warrenton. Local partners helping to organize the event are the Chamber of Commerce of Warren County, the … Read More

VGCC abuzz over Beekeeping class

September 29, 2015 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College will soon offer a Beekeeping course taught by Warren County farmer and VGCC graduate Mike Holland.  The class will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 until 8 p.m., Oct. 6 through Nov. 12, in room 7104 (Building 7) on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Holland welcomes both beginner … Read More

VGCC Women’s Volleyball team gets first conference wins of season

September 25, 2015 | by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College women’s volleyball team recently swept a doubleheader against a Region X conference foe at home, bringing the Vanguards’ overall record this season to 6-3. The VGCC wins over Wytheville (Va.) Community College at Aycock Recreation Center in Henderson on Friday, Sept. 18, were not only the team’s first conference wins of … Read More