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East Hoke falls just short in Middle School football title game
East Hoke Middle School came within inches of winning the Southeastern Middle School Athletic Conference (SEMSAC) championship game at Richmond High School’s Raider Stadium in Rockingham last week. The Eagles had the ball inside the […]
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Peyton Price
Peyton Price is a running back for the East Hoke Eagles middle school football team. East Hoke fell just short in the Southeastern Middle School Athletic Conference (SEMSAC) championship game last week, but Price went […]
Hoke County school board discusses partnerships and projects
RAEFORD – The Hoke County Schools Board of Education gathered on Tuesday, Nov. 7, to address several key topics, including a partnership agreement with Sandhills Community College and updates on school improvement projects. Assistant Superintendent […]
HORZEMPA: NC crime: a need for data-driven, targeted solutions
We’ve all felt the fear as we see media coverage hyper-focusing on crime-ridden cities like Philadelphia, San Francisco, and New York City. In North Carolina, even one crime victim is too many, but the emotional […]
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sandy Grove Middle School volleyball
The Sandy Grove Middle School volleyball team won the Southeastern regional middle school championship last week. The team included Aurianna Jordan, Hannah Guthrie, Katie Guthrie, Patience Morton, Dejah Baldwin, Julianna Kitchen, Emily Lunsford, Linley Nelson, […]
New Hoke County High School revealed
Plans for a new high school in Hoke County are well underway, with architectural firm SfL+a Architects revealing a first look at what the school may look like when construction is complete. On Nov. 2, […]
Commissioners advance subdivision development, boost county worker Xmas bonus
RAEFORD – The Hoke County Board of Commissioners convened on Monday, Nov. 6, addressing several items including a new subdivision development, the Indigenous Day holiday, and holiday bonuses for county employees. The meeting opened with […]
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kathy Bounds
Kathy Bounds, a Hoke County native, is the head teaching pro at Raleigh’s Dona Lerner Golf Academy. She graduated from NC State and was credited with successfully organizing the first Women’s Basketball Club at NC […]
Hoke men’s soccer enters state playoffs
Hoke County men’s soccer won one game in the conference tournament and now move on to the state playoffs. The Bucks beat the Richmond Raiders, 2-1, last Monday to get their Sandhills Conference Tournament run […]