Sports
Hoke County softball continues winning ways
Hoke had a busy week on outdoor athletic fields as spring sports are in full swing for the Bucks. Here’s a look at how some of the Hoke County teams made out. Softball The girls’ […]
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Hoke approves Teen Court funding, new Sheriff SUVs
The Hoke County Board of Commissioners met Monday, March 4, hearing from Sheriff Roderick Vergil about a recent shooting and considering a host of property matters. “On Saturday [March 2], we had an incident where […]
Sports
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brianna Harrell
Hoke County, softball Brianna Harrell is a junior for the Hoke County softball team. The Bucks won their first two games of the season, and Harrell helped supply the speed and power to lead the […]
Sports
Hoke County High flips calendar to spring
Basketball season came to an end as the Bucks went down in their NCHSAA opening game. That turns the focus of Hoke County to spring sports. Boys’ basketball The Hoke County boys’ team drew a […]
News
One dead, another injured in Raeford shooting
RAEFORD — A shooting late Monday night in Raeford left one person dead and another injured, according to a release from the Hoke County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the 300 block of John Brown […]
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Hoke sheriff launches ALS deputy medics program
RAEFORD — In an attempt to address the challenges of timely emergency medical response in rural areas, the Hoke County Sheriff Office has launched a Deputy Medics program that will see deputies cross-trained as emergency […]
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Almost 3,000 cast early votes across Hoke County
2,977 voters cast ballots in early voting in Hoke County for this week’s primary, according to numbers from the North Carolina Board of Elections. Early voting began Feb. 15 and finished last Saturday, March 2. […]
Opinions
HUDSON: Defending freedom and unleashing American nuclear energy
Hardworking Americans like you are repeatedly paying the price for President Biden’s anti-energy policies, with costly mandates and red tape upending our way of life. You should have the freedom to choose the best car […]
Government
Leach wins Dem primary, run-off possible for second nominee
RAEFORD — Incumbent Hoke County Commissioner James Leach was the top vote-getter in a seven-way Democratic Primary where voters could select two nominees for fill two seats in the general election. With all precincts reporting, […]
Sports
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Darius Breeden
Hoke County, boys’ basketball Darius Breeden is a sophomore for the Hoke County basketball team. The Bucks won three of their last four games to finish the regular season at 16-9, 7-6 and in third […]