Sports
Athlete of the Week: Evalynn Groemm
Evalynn Groemm was a two-sport freshman for Hoke County High School this year and was one of the top newcomers in Bucks’ athletics. Groemm got her feet wet at the high school level playing on […]
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Sports
Covington takes over as Bucks’ A.D.
Hoke County High School sports will have a new person guiding the way. The school announced that Antonio Covington will take over as athletic director for the Bucks starting on July 1. Covington replaces Gary […]
News
New budget sees no property tax increases
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 […]
Sports
A look back at spring sports: Baseball
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 […]
Events
A full tilt adventure
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, […]
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Window tint traffic stop leads to drug, firearm arrest
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
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 […]
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DMV unveils new, more secure license designs
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 […]
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Hoke Fest celebrates 13th year in Raeford
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 […]
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Hoke County gets two new fire investigators
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 […]