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VGCC and Epsom Fire Department partner to offer Ag Rescue training

Posted on May 15, 2017 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College recently partnered with the Epsom Fire Department in northern Franklin County to offer a training program designed to prepare local firefighters for specific emergency situations that may occur on farms. The “Machinery & Agricultural Rescue” course was conducted in March, with instructor David Pease of the R.E.D.S. (Rescue Extrication Delivery Specialists) Team, … Read More

Congressman Butterfield talks with VGCC students

Posted on May 9, 2017 by VGCC Staff
U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield, who represents North Carolina’s first congressional district, visited the main campus of Vance-Granville Community College on April 17, during a tour of his district while Congress was in recess. At the college, the congressman met with Dr. Stelfanie Williams, VGCC’s president, along with a group of five students: Jesse Edwards, Camden … Read More

VGCC staff member Anthony Pope chosen as Vance County Schools Volunteer of the Year

Posted on May 8, 2017 by VGCC Staff
This information was provided by Terri Hedrick of Vance County Schools. Vance-Granville Community College Academic & Career Coach Anthony Pope, a dedicated volunteer at the Vance County Early College High School, was named the ’ Volunteer of the Year for 2016-2017 at the school system’s annual Volunteer/Business Partner Recognition Reception on April 27. The event … Read More

N.C. Community College System president to speak at VGCC Commencement

Posted on April 28, 2017 by VGCC Staff
Dr. James C. “Jimmie” Williamson, the president of the North Carolina Community College System, will be the principal commencement speaker for Vance-Granville Community College’s graduation exercises on Friday, May 12. Colton Hayes of Epsom, president of the VGCC Student Government Association , will be the student speaker. Approximately 490 students are scheduled to be honored … Read More

VGCC Summer Bridge program accepting applicants

Posted on April 26, 2017 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College is now accepting applications from incoming first-year students for the “Summer Bridge” program. Summer Bridge is a three-week program designed to enhance a student’s transition from high school to college and prepare them to be successful during their freshman year at VGCC. The program is scheduled for Monday through Friday, July 10-July … Read More

VGCC presents free business seminar on Pinterest

Posted on April 26, 2017 by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center is offering a free seminar, “Pinterest Made Easy,” on Thursday, May 11, from 2-4 p.m., in Building 7 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Leading the seminar will be Chisa Pennix-Brown, CEO of Lady Bizness, based in Greensboro. Pennix-Brown has 15 years of experience in business … Read More

Noted author to speak at VGCC Basic Skills Commencement

Posted on April 25, 2017 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College will hold commencement exercises dedicated exclusively to new graduates of Adult Basic Skills programs on Thursday, May 4. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Those being honored at the ceremony will include students who have completed either the Adult … Read More

Local educators learn about biotech industry at VGCC, Novozymes

Posted on April 21, 2017 by VGCC Staff
Article by Bill Joyner for You’ve heard the saying, “Big things come in small packages.” A new twist on that might be “Big things happen in small places.” And the most recent in a series of Big Things happened Friday, February 10, in Louisburg, NC. Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin Campus hosted the year’s first IDEA … Read More

VGCC offers Medical Office Assistant course at South Campus

Posted on April 19, 2017 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College will soon begin a continuing education program that prepares students for jobs in area medical offices. The Medical Office Assistant course is scheduled to be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. until noon, between May 15 and June 12, on VGCC’s South Campus, located between Creedmoor and Butner. In addition, … Read More

Guest designer helps VGCC bring “The Glass Menagerie” to life

Posted on April 18, 2017 by VGCC Staff
When audiences enjoy the upcoming Vance-Granville Community College Dinner Theater production of “The Glass Menagerie,” they will see the work of a set designer who has worked on professional productions all along the Eastern seaboard. Shannon Clark is the first official “guest designer” for a VGCC theatrical production. VGCC’s fifth annual Dinner Theater event, featuring … Read More