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Granville County Habitat for Humanity dedicates new home built by VGCC students

January 28, 2016 | by VGCC Staff
After more than a year of construction work, primarily by students in the Carpentry program at Vance-Granville Community College, a new home was dedicated on Jan. 13 in Oxford by Granville County Habitat for Humanity. Officials from VGCC joined Habitat volunteers and community leaders at a ceremony to celebrate their successful partnership and to officially … Read More

Nonprofits, Business Plans to be discussed at free VGCC Seminars Feb. 11

January 28, 2016 | by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center has scheduled a pair of free seminars for Thursday, Feb. 11, at the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. “Introduction to Nonprofits” will be held from 1 until 4 p.m. that day. “How to Write a Business Plan: The Most Important Part of Starting A Business” will follow … Read More

Evening mixed media art class starts Feb. 4 at VGCC Franklin Campus

January 27, 2016 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus will offer a new class, “Painting & Mixed Media,” on Thursday evenings from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m., Feb. 4 through May 5. This class will be taught by Theresa Brown of Franklinton (pictured above), a professional artist and art teacher whose work has been featured in “Our State” magazine, … Read More

VGCC Vanguards take on JV Tar Heels

January 26, 2016 | by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College Vanguards men’s basketball team made history on Jan. 16, playing the University of North Carolina JV team at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill. Not only was it VGCC’s first foray onto one of college basketball’s most well-known courts, but it was also the first time that a UNC … Read More

Former VGCC president honored with Community College System’s top award

January 26, 2016 | by VGCC Staff
The State Board of Community Colleges recently selected Dr. Ben F. Currin (pictured above), the former president of Vance-Granville Community College, to receive the highest honor the board can bestow, the I.E. Ready Award, for 2016. ​Named for Isaac Epps Ready, the first state director of the North Carolina Community College System, the prestigious award … Read More

VGCC offers Spring Mini-Term Classes

January 21, 2016 | by VGCC Staff
Although the Spring 2016 semester at Vance-Granville Community College is underway, there are still opportunities to register for a variety of classes offered during “mini-terms.” These sections start later during the semester, but end on May 9, at the same time as the full 16-week courses, and they include just as many hours of instruction … Read More

VGCC educational program puts a local focus on Black History Month

January 20, 2016 | by VGCC Staff
To celebrate Black History Month, Vance-Granville Community College will hold an enlightening program focusing on local history. The program, entitled “Honoring Our Past, Understanding Our Present & Shaping Our Future,” is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 11, at 10 a.m., in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. The public is invited, … Read More

Meeting at VGCC provides information on statewide bond

January 19, 2016 | by VGCC Staff
An informational meeting organized by North Carolina State University and North Carolina Cooperative Extension to discuss the upcoming Connect NC bond referendum was held at Vance-Granville Community College’s South Campus on Jan. 14. Among those in attendance were community leaders from Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties, VGCC trustees and officials, and a representative from … Read More

VGCC Vanguards win two in a row

January 15, 2016 | by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College men’s basketball team notched two wins recently, including the Vanguards’ second victory in Region X conference play this season. VGCC defeated Lenoir Community College, 84-65, on Jan. 7 at Aycock Recreation Center in Henderson. The first half was a close contest, leaving the home team with a 38-37 lead at intermission, … Read More

Vance-Granville Community Band preparing for new season

January 12, 2016 | by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community Band started rehearsals again on Monday, Jan. 11, but it is not too late for musicians to join the group, according to Carl Cantaluppi of Butner, clarinet player and music librarian for the ensemble.  Cantaluppi said that band members are preparing for their spring season with great enthusiasm, and are scheduled to … Read More