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May 12, 2025

Articles by Ena Sellers

News

Hoke volunteer fire depts. receive more than $50K in grants

May 24, 2024 Ena Sellers

The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal announced the recipients of the 2024 Volunteer Fire Department Fund, also known as Fire Grant, on May 15. Three departments in Hoke County received more than $50,000 […]

Aiden Derieux, now a graduate of SandHoke Early College High School in Raeford, shakes the hand of Hoke County Schools Superintendent Kenneth Spells Friday night, at McDonald Gymnasium at Hoke High School. Aiden was one of 119 graduates in the class of '24. Photo courtesy Alison Jones / Hoke County Schools
News

SandHoke Early College High School Graduates – Class of 2024

May 18, 2024 North State Journal Staff

SandHoke Early College High School Graduates Class of 2024 Emmanuel Angeles Mendez Jesus Emmanuel Arroyo* Serenity Yvonne Boley Aaron Brockington Clinton Bullock Bryan Anibal Cabezudo Torres Mackenzie Nicole Caldwell** Joshua Calhoun Grecia Yazmin Castrejon-Resendiz April […]

Hoke County competed in the NCHSAA 4A State individual championships at Pinehurst No. 9 earlier this week. The Bucks were led by captains senior Robert Reedy and junior Jordan Palmer. ‌ (Jason Jackson of JSK Photography LLC)
Sports

Hoke boys golf, track & field compete in state meets

May 18, 2024 North State Journal Staff

Softball and girls’ soccer saw their seasons come to an end, while boys’ golf and track & field have begun competing for state titles. Softball Hoke County’s softball season came to an end in the […]

Athlete of the Week: Desi McDonough (David Sinclair)
Sports

Athlete of the Week: Desi McDonough

May 10, 2024 North State Journal Staff

Desi McDonough is a senior on the Hoke County girls’ soccer team. McDonough had a big game in Hoke’s regular season finale, a 6-1 win over Scotland. She scored two goals and assisted on a […]

Hoke’s girls’ rugby team celebrates its state championship, putting an exclamation point on the team’s debut season. (Photos courtesy Hoke County Rugby Football Club)
Sports

Hoke girls’ rugby wins state title

May 10, 2024 North State Journal Staff

Hoke County’s first-year rugby team had an outstanding debut season, while two more spring sports teams found out their postseason fates as the NCHSAA released its brackets. Rugby The Hoke County Lady Bucks had an […]

Hoke County Schools held its annual Special Olympics event on Friday at Raz Autry Stadium. This was the first full Special Olympics since 2020, with more 90 student athletes competing and more than 220 participating overall. Pictured is Jalen Bowers and his family bringing in the Special Olympics torch. Hal Nunn for North State Journal
Events

The spirit of competition

May 10, 2024 North State Journal Staff

Hoke County Schools held its annual Special Olympics event on Friday at Raz Autry Stadium. This was the first full Special Olympics since 2020, with more 90 student athletes competing and more than 220 participating […]

The Hoke County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday morning for a special meeting following the filing of a lawsuit regarding public records requests that were allegedly ignored. Hal Nunn for North State Journal
News

Hoke commish blusters, defends county in lawsuit meeting

May 4, 2024 North State Journal Staff

The Hoke County Board of Commissioners held an odd public meeting Tuesday morning, complete with grandstanding by elected officials and threats to have law enforcement remove citizens from the hearing room. The special meeting was […]

A look at Pinehurst No. 9, where the Hoke County boys’ golf team will be competing for the NCHSAA regional title this weekend. (Pinehurst)
Sports

Playoffs loom as regular seasons come to an end

May 4, 2024 North State Journal Staff

It’s crunch time for high school spring sports. Girls’ soccer, with a week to go in the regular season, is the only sport preparing for playoffs already. Baseball and softball have wrapped up the regular […]

A civilian guest of U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) takes cover behind a vehicle with a member of USASOC during a Capability Exercise (CAPEX) at Fort Liberty earlier this month. Capability Exercise 2024 is a week-long demonstration and immersive experience of the Army Special Operations Forces’ capabilities and equipment. SSG Gavin Lewis / U.S. Army
News

Something to brag about

May 4, 2024 North State Journal Staff

A civilian guest of U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) takes cover behind a vehicle with a member of USASOC during a Capability Exercise (CAPEX) at Fort Liberty earlier this month. Capability Exercise 2024 is […]

Hillcrest Fire Chief Michael Scott was released from the hospital several days after he fell from a fire truck and suffered a head injury. Courtesy Hillcrest Fire Department
News

Hillcrest fire chief injured in fall, recovering at home

May 4, 2024 North State Journal Staff

Hillcrest Fire Chief Michael Scott is now resting at home after suffering a head injury from a fall off a fire engine on April 23. The incident occurred while the Chief was assisting with vehicle […]

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    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
  • 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
  • Athlete of the Week: Evalynn Groemm
    March 23, 2025
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