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May 12, 2025

Month: February 2023

News

State treasurer reacts to litigation filed over State Health Plan contract change

February 23, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — As expected, Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC has filed litigation paperwork over the change in the State Health Plan’s third-party administrator contract that was awarded to Aetna earlier this year. Both Blue […]

Government

Hoke County Schools to pay retention bonus for bus drivers and monitors

February 22, 2023 Ryan Henkel

RAEFORD — The Hoke County Board of Education met Tuesday, February 7, with a few contract matters on the agenda. The board was presented with the option to renew a $27,750 contract with Anderson Smith […]

Government

State Health Plan releases all documents related to third-party contract change

February 15, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — All documents related to the change from Blue Cross Blue Shield NC to Aetna as the State Health Plan’s third-party administrative services contract (TPA) are now publicly available. Last week, the State Health […]

Events

The award goes to…

February 15, 2023 Randolph Record

The Raeford Kiwanis Club held their 99th Year Anniversary Dinner last week and recognized Raeford Police Chief Marc Godwin as Kiwanis Citizen of the Year, Dr. Tony Santangelo as Kiwanian of the Year, and John […]

Opinions

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

February 15, 2023 U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson

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 […]

Business

Education nonprofit unveils top five priorities for 2023

February 8, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Education policymakers, members of think tanks, elected officials and other stakeholders gathered for the Public School Forum of North Carolina’s (PSFNC) 2023 Eggs and Issues forum held at N.C. State’s McKimmon Center in […]

Government

Commissioners shoot down potential Sheriff’s Office shooting range location

February 8, 2023 Ryan Henkel

RAEFORD — The Hoke County Board of Commissioners met Monday, February 6, with another potential location for the Sheriff’s Office shooting range on the agenda for discussion. The board started the meeting by holding a […]

Features

Locklear impacting lives and making a difference

February 1, 2023 Hal Nunn, North State Journal

RAEFORD — Brandon Locklear is the head wrestling coach at Hoke County High School and is currently making a significant impact on young students through wrestling, education, and life. Recently the 30-year-old coach suffered a […]

Opinions

HUDSON: Addressing challenges from fuel to fentanyl

February 1, 2023 U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson

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 […]

Features

New golf course seeks to honor Pinehurst’s natural beauty, rich history

February 1, 2023 Emmie Brooks, North State Journal

PINEHURST — Golf course architect Tom Doak has embarked on a new project to design and develop Pinehurst’s 10th golf course, the first in almost three decades. Doak has long had a passion for golf […]

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    April 26, 2025
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    April 13, 2025
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    March 23, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Breno Radici
    May 11, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Bailey Mass
    May 5, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Alyssa Cascavilla
    April 26, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Jayden Hollingsworth
    April 13, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Evalynn Groemm
    March 23, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Breno Radici
    May 11, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Bailey Mass
    May 5, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Alyssa Cascavilla
    April 26, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Jayden Hollingsworth
    April 13, 2025
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    March 23, 2025
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