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November 2, 2025

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Opinions

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why students should explore global education opportunities

March 1, 2023 Jason Yang

My study abroad journey in Hong Kong as a Phillips Ambassador is an experience I will cherish forever. When I arrived in Hong Kong, I was struck by the incredible skyscrapers, the mix of East […]

Opinions

HUDSON: There’s no place like home

March 1, 2023 U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson

It’s been a busy start to the year under a new Republican majority in the U.S. House. Yet last week, it sure was good to be home. It’s so important to travel across this district […]

News

State treasurer reacts to litigation filed over State Health Plan contract change

February 23, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — As expected, Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC has filed litigation paperwork over the change in the State Health Plan’s third-party administrator contract that was awarded to Aetna earlier this year. Both Blue […]

Government

Hoke County Schools to pay retention bonus for bus drivers and monitors

February 22, 2023 Ryan Henkel

RAEFORD — The Hoke County Board of Education met Tuesday, February 7, with a few contract matters on the agenda. The board was presented with the option to renew a $27,750 contract with Anderson Smith […]

Government

State Health Plan releases all documents related to third-party contract change

February 15, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — All documents related to the change from Blue Cross Blue Shield NC to Aetna as the State Health Plan’s third-party administrative services contract (TPA) are now publicly available. Last week, the State Health […]

Events

The award goes to…

February 15, 2023 Randolph Record

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 […]

Opinions

State of our Union: Hardworking American families are paying the price

February 15, 2023 U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson

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

February 8, 2023 A.P. Dillon

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

February 8, 2023 Ryan Henkel

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

February 1, 2023 Hal Nunn, North State Journal

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 […]

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    September 28, 2025
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    October 26, 2025
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