Events
The award goes to…
The Raeford Kiwanis Club held their 99th Year Anniversary Dinner last week and recognized Raeford Police Chief Marc Godwin as Kiwanis Citizen of the Year, Dr. Tony Santangelo as Kiwanian of the Year, and John […]
Blog
Opinions
State of our Union: Hardworking American families are paying the price
Just like our great nation, the State of the Union address has a unique history surrounded by traditions and pageantry. In 1913, President Woodrow Wilson gave the first in-person address since the 18th century. President […]
Business
Education nonprofit unveils top five priorities for 2023
RALEIGH — Education policymakers, members of think tanks, elected officials and other stakeholders gathered for the Public School Forum of North Carolina’s (PSFNC) 2023 Eggs and Issues forum held at N.C. State’s McKimmon Center in […]
Government
Commissioners shoot down potential Sheriff’s Office shooting range location
RAEFORD — The Hoke County Board of Commissioners met Monday, February 6, with another potential location for the Sheriff’s Office shooting range on the agenda for discussion. The board started the meeting by holding a […]
Features
Locklear impacting lives and making a difference
RAEFORD — Brandon Locklear is the head wrestling coach at Hoke County High School and is currently making a significant impact on young students through wrestling, education, and life. Recently the 30-year-old coach suffered a […]
Opinions
HUDSON: Addressing challenges from fuel to fentanyl
Have you filled up your tank lately? Like my family, I’m sure you have noticed that prices are only going one way. In fact, in North Carolina, average gas prices have increased more than 45 […]
Features
New golf course seeks to honor Pinehurst’s natural beauty, rich history
PINEHURST — Golf course architect Tom Doak has embarked on a new project to design and develop Pinehurst’s 10th golf course, the first in almost three decades. Doak has long had a passion for golf […]
Opinions
BORTINS: Universal educational vouchers is not a winning policy
Don’t believe the press releases from universal school voucher enthusiasts ― it wasn’t a winning message in the swing states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Arizona this past election. The GOP should abandon expanding taxpayer-funded school […]
Government
Board of Commissioners approves contracts for new positions at Health Department
RAEFORD — The Hoke County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, January 17, with various contracts and financial matters on the agenda. The board of commissioners was first presented with two requests for releases from deferred […]
News
State lawmakers propose power grid protections after attacks
RALEIGH — When gunshots at two electrical substations cut power to thousands of central North Carolina homes for several days in early December, Republican state Rep. Ben Moss watched his vibrant district full of family […]