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Athlete of the Week: Kayeliana Bonner
Kayeliana Bonner is a senior on the Hoke County volleyball team. The Bucks are 6-1 to open the season, and Bonner has been one of the key contributors on the team. In a win over […]
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Athlete of the Week: Brandon Saunders
Hoke County senior quarterback Brandon Saunders is Athlete of the Week. The Bucks opened the 2024 season with a tough loss to Jack Britt, 27-22, but Saunders did everything he could to get Hoke County […]
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Hoke County football drops opener
Hoke County football had its opening game last Friday, while the rest of the Bucks’ fall sports teams continued their respective seasons. Here’s a round-up of how each team is faring early in the year. […]
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Athlete of the Week: Emilee Mandarino
Hoke County volleyball junior Emilee Mandarino is Athlete of the Week. The Bucks opened the 2024-25 season with back-to-back wins last week, beating St. Pauls and E.E. Smith. In the season opener against St. Pauls, […]
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Volleyball, boys’ soccer get off to fast starts in 2024-25
The Hoke County sports season began last week, with several of the Bucks teams beginning action. Boys’ soccer The Bucks boys’ soccer team got off on a winning foot, shutting out East Bladen, 3-0, in […]
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Trump, Harris crisscross NC as election heats up
ASHEVILLE — As the 2024 presidential campaign progresses, North Carolina is taking center stage as a crucial swing state. In the last week, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have made significant […]
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Board of Education approves supplement increase for all employees
RAEFORD – The Hoke County Schools Board of Education met Tuesday, Aug. 13 where the board approved a 1% supplement increase for all employees moving certified employees from 6% to 7% and classified employees from […]
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Athlete of the Week: Kalea Parker
Kalea Parker is a rising senior for the Hoke County softball team. She is also a two-time Athlete of the Week after earning the honor in early April. Parker hit .323 last year and was […]
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Volleyball schedules for Hoke County varsity, key matchups
The Hoke County volleyball team returns to the floor next week. Last year, the Bucks went 8-13, 4-9 in the Sandhills. Despite a losing record, the Bucks put up their best win-loss percentage since 2017 […]
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J&K General Contractors pledges $200,000 donation for animal shelter
RAEFORD – The Hoke County Board of Commissioners met Monday, Aug. 5. Near the start of the meeting, the board was presented with a donation from J&K General Contractors for upgrades to the animal shelter. […]