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May 10, 2025

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News

New budget sees no property tax increases

June 14, 2024 Ryan Henkel

RAEFORD — It’s looking like good news for Hoke County residents based on budget discussions at the Hoke County Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, June 3. The board was presented with the recommended budget […]

EJ Carter makes a play at second base during a game against Pinecrest earlier this season. Carter will be one of a group of promising rising seniors for the Bucks next year. (David Sinclair)
Sports

A look back at spring sports: Baseball

June 14, 2024 North State Journal Staff

Now that the spring high school seasons have wrapped up, we’re taking a look at how Hoke’s teams performed, as well as their respective outlooks going forward. Last week, we started with the Bucks’ softball […]

Hoke Fest 2024 Hall Nunn for North State Journal
Events

A full tilt adventure

June 14, 2024 North State Journal Staff

A beautiful sunset descended Monday at Hoke Fest 2024 in Raeford, after storms blew through in the late afternoon. The annual carnival started this weekend and continues through Sunday. Proceeds help local schools, sports teams, […]

Antonio Smith Hoke County Sheriff’s Office
News

Window tint traffic stop leads to drug, firearm arrest

June 14, 2024 North State Journal Staff

RAEFORD — Hoke County Sheriff deputies arrested Antonio Smith, 37, during a traffic stop last Thursday near Pittman Grove Church Road and Davis Bridge Road. A detective with the Sheriff Office’s Violent Crimes Task Force […]

Business

Hoke County High School Class of 2024

June 3, 2024 North State Journal Staff

Carely Rebeca Abarca Luay Mahmad Abidu Christopher Ranulfo Acosta Juan Felipe Acosta Montoya Trinity Savannah Adams Laith Saleh Ahmed Andy Gabriel Albuerme Rawa Fuad Hasson Alkhayat A’Shanti Shanel Allen Jada Lynnette Allen Qmonte Davion Allen […]

The new North Carolina driver’s license design was unveiled on Tuesday. Courtesy NC DMV
News

DMV unveils new, more secure license designs

June 3, 2024 Jordan Golson

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) this week announced the release of new designs for driver’s licenses, permits, and identification cards featuring advanced security features designed to prevent fraud. According to a DMV […]

Festivities at a prior Hoke Fest. Courtesy photo
News

Hoke Fest celebrates 13th year in Raeford

June 3, 2024 North State Journal Staff

Hoke Fest, now in its 13th year, will take place from May 30 to June 9 at the East Hoke Middle School Grounds in Raeford. Weekday hours are 5 to 11 p.m. and Saturday and […]

News

Hoke County gets two new fire investigators

June 3, 2024 Ryan Henkel

The Hoke County Board of Commissioners recognized the county’s newest fire investigators at its meeting on May 20. Earlier this month, Hoke Emergency Management Director and Fire Marshal Bryan Marley and Assistant Fire Marshal Chris […]

Alyssa Cascavilla led the Bucks in runs scored and showed she’s willing to take the ball and pitch in an emergency. She’s just a junior, so the team will be under her senior leadership next year. (Photo courtesy HCHS Bucks Softball Facebook page)
Sports

A look back at spring sports: Softball

June 3, 2024 North State Journal Staff

Now that the spring high school seasons have wrapped up, we’ll take a look at how Hoke’s teams performed, and their outlook going forward. We’ll start this week with softball. This year The Bucks won […]

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Bailey Mass

June 2, 2024 Cory Lavalette

Hoke County softball junior Bailey Mass is the Athlete of the Week Mass had a successful season for the Bucks, hiking her batting average by more than 100 points over her sophomore season and adding […]

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  • Athlete of the Week: Bailey Mass
    May 5, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Alyssa Cascavilla
    April 26, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Jayden Hollingsworth
    April 13, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Evalynn Groemm
    March 23, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Noelia Hipolito
    March 14, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Bailey Mass
    May 5, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Alyssa Cascavilla
    April 26, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Jayden Hollingsworth
    April 13, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Evalynn Groemm
    March 23, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Noelia Hipolito
    March 14, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Bailey Mass
    May 5, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Alyssa Cascavilla
    April 26, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Jayden Hollingsworth
    April 13, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Evalynn Groemm
    March 23, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Noelia Hipolito
    March 14, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Bailey Mass
    May 5, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Alyssa Cascavilla
    April 26, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Jayden Hollingsworth
    April 13, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Evalynn Groemm
    March 23, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Noelia Hipolito
    March 14, 2025
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