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Legislator Addresses VGCC’s 40th Graduating Class

June 4, 2009 | by VGCC Staff
N.C. Representative Michael H. Wray offered congratulations and encouragement to graduates at Vance-Granville Community College’s 40th commencement exercises on May 15. Over 400 graduates received diplomas and degrees at the ceremony, which took place in front of the gazebo by the lake on the college’s main campus. Wray said that getting a job was surely … Read More

Rainey continues tradition of winning VGCC golf tournaments

June 4, 2009 | by VGCC Staff
When Vance-Granville Community College celebrated its 25th annual Endowment Fund Golf Tournament on May 12, Henderson businessman Michael Rainey once again participated as a golfer. He had a unique reason to celebrate the milestone for the fundraiser, because he was on the winning team at the very first VGCC golf tournament. He was also on … Read More

VGCC offers summer Quilting classes

June 2, 2009 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College will offer quilt-making classes this summer for area residents. Students may attend the ten-week class either during the day, on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. until noon, starting June 10, or during the evening, on Thursdays from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m., starting June 11. Quilting instructor Peggy Stocks encourages both beginners and seasoned … Read More

VGCC Computer classes start in June at Main Campus

June 2, 2009 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College will offer several of its popular computer-related classes for area residents starting in June on the college’s main campus in Vance County. In a night course, participants can learn how to set up and run their own small home-based businesses. They will learn the basics of how to buy and sell on … Read More

VGCC offers Medical Terminology online

June 2, 2009 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College will offer Medical Terminology, the first of four courses required for the Medical Coding certificate program, in an online format starting in June. Medical Coding is a 13-month program that includes training in coding, billing, insurance, medical terminology, and preparing for a certification test. The terminology course will begin on June 9 … Read More

VGCC celebrates Counseling Month

June 2, 2009 | by VGCC Staff
As Vance-Granville Community College celebrated Counseling Awareness Month in April, the college’s counselors organized several activities for the benefit of students. On April 2, Sharon Hill presented an interactive session on topics such as winning handshakes, eye contact, small talk, and giving and receiving business cards. Hill is certified by the American Business Etiquette Trainers … Read More

VGCC offers Medical Coding program at Franklin Campus

June 1, 2009 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College will offer the Medical Coding certificate program at its Franklin County Campus, starting in June with the Medical Terminology course. Medical Coding is a thirteen-month program that also includes training in coding, billing, insurance and preparing for a certification test. The Franklin campus is located on N.C. 56 just west of Louisburg. … Read More

Kerr Lake Art Show on display at VGCC through June 5

May 28, 2009 | by VGCC Staff
Entries in the 43rd Annual Kerr Lake Art Show, co-sponsored by Vance-Granville Community College and the Kerr Lake Art Society, have been judged and are on display for the public on the second floor of Building 7 on the college’s main campus in Vance County through June 5, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. This … Read More

VGCC and Securities Division present Investor Education seminar

May 28, 2009 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center will host a seminar to remind area residents that investment fraud can and does happen not only in New York or Hollywood, but also in rural North Carolina. John Maron, director of the Investor Education Program of the Securities Division of the N.C. Department of the Secretary of State, … Read More

Students find Fellowship in VGCC Art Classes

May 28, 2009 | by VGCC Staff
At Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus, between ten and 12 men and women of various ages and backgrounds meet each Tuesday morning to enhance their artistic skills. Many of them enroll semester after semester to practice “lifelong learning.” Art classes will be held this summer from June 2 through Aug. 4, from 9 a.m. … Read More