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Congratulations, Defender Ammunition!
Haywood Jones, owner of Defender Ammunition in Raeford, accepts VFW Post 10’s 2024 Business of the Year award from Post Commander Dan Nocher.
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SEC chair to step down in January
Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler, who was aggressive in his oversight of cryptocurrencies and other financial markets, will step down from his post on Jan. 20. Gensler pushed changes that he said protected […]
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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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Early voting underway in Hoke County
In-person early voting for 2024’s March 5 primary election kicked off on Thursday, Feb. 15 across North Carolina. Statewide, more than 340 early voting sites are open for early voting ahead of the primary. “In-person […]
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US cattle herd hit generational low as beef prices continue to rise
RALEIGH — The U.S. cattle supply is at its lowest level since 1951. That low supply will likely drive beef prices to record highs. The supply shortage is being driven by many factors, including droughts, […]
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Mountaire Farms taking applications for $2,500 college scholarships
Children and grandchildren of Mountaire Farms employees are eligible for $2,500 college scholarships from Mountaire Cares, the charitable operations at Mountaire Farms. The children or grandchildren of employees at Mountaire’s poultry and grain suppliers are […]
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Hoke deputies arrest owner of stolen car after finding drugs
Sheriff’s deputies were busy in Hoke County this week, making numerous arrests the department felt were worthy of press releases on the department’s Facebook page. Here’s a roundup of some recent Sheriff Department activity in […]
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Governor makes judicial appointments impacting Hoke, Moore, and Robeson Counties
RALEIGH — On Dec. 1, Governor Roy Cooper announced his appointment of Judge Regina M. Joe to Superior Court District 19D which serves Hoke and Moore Counties, and attorney Krystle Melvin to District Court in […]
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Athlete of the Week: Jaylen Sturdivant
Jaylen Sturdivant is a senior on the Hoke County basketball team. The Bucks won their season opener, 58-55 over Jack Britt in a game that went down to the wire. Sturdivant led the way with […]
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Rockfish Speedway racing results
Rockfish Speedway in Raeford has seen plenty of action this fall, with four Saturday nights of action since the start of September. Each Saturday event has featured four races, each in a different category. Steve […]