The Hoke County Edition of the North State Journal

October 1, 2023

HUDSON: Defending your energy security

September 28, 2023

As the trees in the Sandhills begin to show the first signs of fall, we are reminded that colder weather is near. Like many of you, my family faced last winter’s high energy prices and […]

Hoke County drops third straight in loss to Lee County

September 27, 2023

Hoke County dropped its third straight game with a 26-7 loss at Lee County in Sanford on a wet Friday night. With a steady rain falling, the Hoke offense wasn’t able to get anything started. […]

Pierce one of 5 Democrats vote for state budget

September 27, 2023

RAEFORD — Hoke County’s state Rep. Garland Pierce was one of five Democrats in the North Carolina House of Representatives to vote for the state budget last week. The budget, which has been held up […]

25 years in Hoke County

September 20, 2023

Family Chiropractic Center of Raeford celebrated its 25th Anniversary in Hoke County this past Monday morning. Dr. Anthony Santangelo and his staff have been helping people with chiropractic care and healthy lifestyle choices in downtown […]

Hoke County falls to 2-3 after loss to Scotland County

September 20, 2023

Hoke County wasn’t able to make it two years in a row over Scotland County. The Bucks fell to the Scots, 36-13, last Friday, falling to 2-3 on the season and 0-1 in Sandhills Conference […]

Board of Education reduces frequency of board meetings

September 20, 2023

RAEFORD — The Hoke County Schools Board of Education met Tuesday, September 12. The board first approved the first readings of the new NCSBA policies to align with new requirements brought upon by state legislation. […]

HUDSON: We will always remember

September 14, 2023

September 11th, 2001 was one of the darkest days in our nation’s history. The images of 9/11 remain ingrained into the collective memory of Americans across our nation. I still remember watching TV when the […]

Bucks suffer shutout loss in home opener

August 30, 2023

After recording a 7-0 win on the road in the season’s opening weekend, the Hoke County Bucks hoped to follow up with a successful home opener on Aug. 25. Instead, Hoke County dropped to […]

Bucks open season with 7-0 road win at Jack Britt

August 23, 2023

Hoke County Bucks quarterback Brandon Saunders led the Bucks to a 7-0 road victory last Friday night at Jack Britt. The junior QB connected with X’Zavier Stephens-McIntosh for a 42-yard touchdown reception with about 4 […]

Commissioners approve contractual matters for Health Department

August 23, 2023

RAEFORD – The Hoke County Board of Commissioners met Monday, August 21, with a variety of contractual matters on the agenda. The first action the board took was the approval of the release of delinquent […]

East Hoke wins championship

May 24, 2023

East Hoke defeated Sandy Grove 3-0 during the SEC Middle school boys soccer Championship at East Hoke Middle school in Raeford on May 18, 2023. Top left, East Hoke’s Diego Tirado Martinez scores on a […]

East Hoke Middle Boys’ soccer heading to Championship

May 17, 2023

The East Hoke Middle School boys’ soccer team is heading to the Southeastern Conference Middle School Championship following their victory over Hamlet on Monday. The final score was 6-0. East Hoke remains undefeated this season, […]

Hoke prep sports in review

January 4, 2023

It was a year of tough sledding for many of the varsity teams at Hoke County High School. The Sandhills 3A/4A Conference, of which the Fighting Bucks are a part, features some tough opponents from […]

Bucks lose first round playoff game in Durham

November 9, 2022

The Hoke County varsity football team lost their away playoff game against Hillside High School in Durham on November 4. The final score of the game was 49-18. Bucks’ senior Ethan Wallace scored all three […]

Hoke prep sports report

October 12, 2022

It was homecoming at Hoke County High School this past weekend! Varsity Football The Hoke County Bucks beat Southern Lee last Friday night in front of a huge crowd for homecoming and the NC Fall […]

Lumbee River EMC awards $33,000 to local teachers

December 14, 2022

Lumbee River EMC awarded over $33,000 to 17 teachers in Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, and Scotland counties through the Bright Ideas education grants program for their inventive classroom projects. LREMC held a luncheon recognizing the recipients […]

Raeford flourishes through downtown growth

December 14, 2022

In the heart of Hoke County lies the small but expanding town of Raeford. While historically not a tourist destination or entertainment hub, Raeford has long been known for its poultry production within House of […]

NC COOPERATIVE EXTENSION: Is your horse getting what it needs?

November 9, 2022

Are your horse’s nutritional needs being met? How do you know? With the wide variety of hay and feed choices available, it is essential to understand what your horse needs nutritionally and that those needs […]

Hoke man going to Nashville for ‘American Idol’

November 2, 2022

Elijah McCormick, of Hoke County, is heading to Nashville next month to compete for a spot on the popular television show, “American Idol.” McCormick recently graduated from Pinecrest High School in 2019 and is currently […]

White grubs in your lawn?

October 19, 2022

With summer now behind us, many of us are looking around our lawns and gardens and wondering what happened and what can be done. Hot summers aren’t just difficult on us, they are difficult on […]

Grand Old Fundraiser

October 5, 2022

On Saturday, September 24th, the Hoke County Republican Party hosted a BBQ Chicken plate sale in support of the Stone Wall Fire Department. Firefighters and their families received a free BBQ Chicken plate as a […]

Accountability on the issues impacting you

August 2, 2023

President Ronald Reagan famously said, “A nation that cannot control its borders is not a nation.” President Joe Biden’s open border policies have fueled a historic surge in illegal immigration and the flames of our […]

HUDSON: Defending your rights and celebrating our nation

July 6, 2023

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” […]

HUDSON: Protecting our nation’s financial and national security

May 24, 2023

“There can be no security anywhere in the free world if there is no fiscal and economic stability within the United States.” – President Ronald Reagan President Reagan understood the importance of getting America’s economy […]

HUDSON: Working for you

March 15, 2023

“How does this impact you?” That’s the question I ask myself before considering every bill I introduce, cosponsor, or vote on as your Congressman. With our new Republican majority in place, we have hit the […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why students should explore global education opportunities

March 1, 2023

My study abroad journey in Hong Kong as a Phillips Ambassador is an experience I will cherish forever. When I arrived in Hong Kong, I was struck by the incredible skyscrapers, the mix of East […]

HUDSON: There’s no place like home

March 1, 2023

It’s been a busy start to the year under a new Republican majority in the U.S. House. Yet last week, it sure was good to be home. It’s so important to travel across this district […]

State of our Union: Hardworking American families are paying the price

February 15, 2023

Just like our great nation, the State of the Union address has a unique history surrounded by traditions and pageantry. In 1913, President Woodrow Wilson gave the first in-person address since the 18th century. President […]

HUDSON: Addressing challenges from fuel to fentanyl

February 1, 2023

Have you filled up your tank lately? Like my family, I’m sure you have noticed that prices are only going one way. In fact, in North Carolina, average gas prices have increased more than 45 […]

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