News and views from the heart of Vance County, N.C.
Vance-Granville Community College celebrated Vanguard student-athletes at its annual Athletics Banquet, held on April 17 in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus. VGCC Director of Student Activities and Athletics Jasmine Hightower served as mistress of ceremonies. Following dinner, women’s volleyball coach Heather Chance and assistant coach Pam DeZurik started the program by presenting [...]
Warren County Free Clinic presents a Phil Ford Basketball 1- Day Camp Saturday, May 4th from 10:00am until 3:00pm. Warren County Middle School Gymnasium 118 Campus Drive, Warrenton, NC Phil Ford, a third generation Naismith coach, U.S. Olympic Team Gold Medalist, NBA Rookie of the year, All-NBA Second Team, USBWA, ACC Player of the year, [...]
The 29th annual Vance-Granville Community College Endowment Fund Golf Tournament will be held at the Henderson Country Club on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. Last year’s tournament raised a record-high $33,250 from entry fees and from sponsors, adding to the more than $400,000 that has been raised by VGCC tournaments since 1985. All event proceeds support [...]
LOUISBURG, NC – The Lady ‘Canes basketball team wrapped up their 2012-13 season with a final record of 32-3 and a first-place finish at the 2013 NJCAA National Championship Tournament on Saturday, March 23. Their 75-65 win against Arizona’s Mesa Community College earns the program its third Division II national title. In addition to their [...]
Vance-Granville Community College will hold its 29th Annual Endowment Fund Golf Tournament, on Tuesday, May 7 at the Henderson Country Club. There will be morning and afternoon rounds, and meals will be furnished for players. Tournament sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, call Kay Currin at (252) 738-3409.
LOUISBURG, NC – The Louisburg College Department of Athletics is proud to release the names of four former student-athletes and two coaches who will make up the Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2013. Wayne Benton and current Hurricanes Athletic Director Mike Holloman ’83, both of Louisburg, NC, will be honored for their time roaming [...]
Vance County Schools officials will host a Lacrosse Interest Meeting on Thursday, March 14, at 6 p.m. in the school system’s Administrative Services Center on Graham Avenue in Henderson. The school system has plans to establish men’s and women’s lacrosse teams at Northern Vance and Southern Vance high schools for the spring of 2014. The [...]
Student athletes at Northern Vance and Southern Vance high schools proved during the fall that they are performing at a high level both in the classroom and on the playing field. A total of 50 athletes at Northern Vance and 57 athletes at Southern Vance made Academic All-Conference while participating in fall sports for the [...]
This year Girls On The Run Vance County is partnering with ACTS (Area Christians Together in Service). ACTS is a local nonprofit organization in Vance County whose mission is to help those who are without food by providing food and moral support for those who have been abused. Please take a look at the insert [...]
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