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Big week for Hoke hoops
The Hoke County boys’ basketball team had a successful week. The Bucks hit the road for a pair of games in Moore County and returned home with a winning streak after back-to-back wins. On Wednesday, […]
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Accolades: Hoke High students pass drone pilot exam
A group of students in Hoke High School’s Career and Technical Education program passed the FAA drone pilot exam as part of the CTE’s drone program. The Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate covers remote flight, […]
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Hoke school board considers salaries, bonuses
RAEFORD – The Hoke County Schools Board of Education met Tuesday, Jan. 16, beginning with a discussion about salaries increases for school staff. “This upcoming year, all salaries have to be redone,” said Interim Finance […]
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: SARA WARREN
Sara Warren is a junior for the Hoke County girls’ wrestling team. The Hoke ladies are ranked No. 1 in the state, according to RankedWrestlers.com, giving the school a pair of top-five programs—the boys’ team is […]
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Gil McGregor returns to Hoke County to speak at Youth Day
Gil McGregor is a Hoke County Native and former NBA, CBA player, Broadcaster, Wake Forest Demon Deacon, and Hoke County Hall of Fame Inaugural Class Inductee 2012. He was drafted in the 6th round (89th […]
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Cook Out could come to Raeford
RAEFORD — A North Carolina institution may finally be coming to Hoke County. Cook Out, the Thomasville-based restaurant chain, is planning to open a restaurant in Raeford on 114 Fayetteville Road at the location of […]
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Hoke board considers townhome development, cell tower
RAEFORD – The Hoke County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Jan. 2. The first order of business for the board was to hold two public hearings each for a request for a special use permit. […]
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Convicted felon arrested on drug, weapons charges
RAEFORD — A man previously convicted of a felony was detained and arrested on Jan. 2. Members of the Hoke County Special Operations Unit were in the area of Rockfish Rd. in Raeford following up […]
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Judge recommends ending suit on prosecuting ex-felons who vote in North Carolina, cites new law
RALEIGH — A North Carolina law that makes it a serious crime for someone to vote while still on probation or parole for a felony conviction shouldn’t be thrown out, especially with a change to […]
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Big holiday heroics for Hoke sports teams
Boys’ basketball wins Lee County tournament The Hoke County boys’ basketball team swept three games in three days to win the Yellow Jacket Christmas Classic, hosted by Lee County. The Bucks entered play at 6-4 […]