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June 6, 2025

Month: May 2023

Obit

Beloved funeral home owner and community leader passes away at 88

May 31, 2023 North State Journal Staff

Franklin Crumpler, the owner and operator of Crumpler Funeral Home in Raeford, well-known for his thoughtful care of thousands of Hoke families and his devotion to his community, passed away at the age of 88. […]

News

336 K-12 schools receive Purple Star recognition

May 31, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Public Instruction announced 336 K-12 schools had received a Purple Star Award earlier this month. The Purple Star Award was established in 2019 and goes to schools recognized for […]

News

Hoke County Schools legal counsel to terminate contract

May 31, 2023 Ryan Henkel

RAEFORD – The Hoke County Schools Board of Education held a work session on Tuesday, May 23, with various updates regarding vacant positions. The first update the board received was the survey results from the […]

Sports

East Hoke wins championship

May 24, 2023 Lauren Rose

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 […]

News

Hoke Fest returns to East Hoke Middle next week

May 24, 2023 North State Journal Staff

RAEFORD — In 2011, Hoke County celebrated 100 years with the Hoke Centennial Celebration and Carnival at East Hoke Middle School. The event was a huge success, inspiring the local community to make it an […]

Opinions

HUDSON: Protecting our nation’s financial and national security

May 24, 2023 U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson

“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 […]

Sports

East Hoke Middle Boys’ soccer heading to Championship

May 17, 2023 Randolph Record

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, […]

Government

Hoke County to move certain court operations during new courthouse construction

May 17, 2023 Lauren Rose

RAEFORD — The Hoke County Board of Commissioners met Monday, May 15, with various administrative items on the agenda. The board was presented with a potential Juneteenth Festival plan being put on by Mt. Pisgah […]

Business

Driver permit bill becomes law without governor’s signature

May 17, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A bill modifying limited provisional licenses became law without Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature. This is the fourth bill during the current session of the General Assembly to become law without the governor’s […]

News

Hoke County Schools Board of Education approves additional employee bonuses

May 17, 2023 Ryan Henkel

Raeford — During their regular monthly meeting, the Hoke County Schools Board of Education approved another round of retention bonuses for their employees. The board unanimously approved the End-of-Year Supplemental and Retention Bonus for all […]

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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
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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
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    April 26, 2025
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