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Vance County Schools Earns National Beta District Of Distinction Honor

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Vance County Schools has been named a 2023-2024 National District of Distinction by the National Beta organization, the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America.

According to information from VCS Chief Communication Officer Aarika Sandlin, the local school district is the only district in the state to receive the award, and one of only 64 districts nationwide. The award is given to those districts who offer National Beta in all schools in their district, and who induct qualifying students in all eligible grades – grades 4‐12.

Through the exceptional efforts of Superintendent Dr. Cindy Bennett, club sponsors and deserving Beta members, Vance County Schools has flourished since the district’s initial Beta charter. This national award speaks to the district’s commitment to academic excellence, leadership development and service involvement, and illustrates their dedication to preparing students for college, and career readiness. The students in their district understand the importance of these qualities and exemplify the Beta motto, Let Us Lead by Serving Others.

The National Beta organization is committed to providing students with a positive experience in a supportive manner in grades 4-12. The organization recognizes outstanding achievement, promotes character and social responsibility, encourages service involvement to school and community, and fosters leadership skills.

Award recipients received a National Beta District of Distinction award to proudly display at their district office. In addition, National Beta District of Distinction principals received a plaque to display at their school.

The Vance County Schools Beta Club district sponsor is Andrew Markoch, Director of Fine Arts and Physical Education.

For more information about National Beta, visit www.betaclub.org

Henderson Man Dies In Early-Morning Shooting; Manson Man Charged

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A Manson man faces a first-degree murder charge in the early-morning shooting death of a Henderson man.

Daniel Blake Grissom died from his injuries and the condition of a second male victim is unknown at this time.

In a press release issued this afternoon, Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame said Eric Ryan Hill was taken into custody without incident. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 200 block of Gillburg Lane and found the two men who had been shot. They were taken to area hospitals. The name of the second victim has not been released.

Few details are available, but a social media post by the sheriff’s office before 8 a.m. today included a photo of the suspect and said he had been seen driving a white Ford Explorer in the vicinity of the Sheetz on Ruin Creek Road at 7:47 a.m.

It is unclear where or when the suspect was apprehended.

Detectives from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office are handling the investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.