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October 10, 2025

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

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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 […]

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Surveying error raises costs for new high school project

May 24, 2024 Ryan Henkel

n a construction update on the new Hoke County High School, at its May 14 meeting, the Hoke County Schools Board of Education was told the district had to eat into a large portion of […]

NC Transportation Board member Lisa Mathis and Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins stand next to a Future I-685 sign. PJ Ward-Brown / North State Journal
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US 421 to become I-685 from Greensboro to Sanford

May 24, 2024 Jordan Golson and PJ Ward-Brown

LIBERTY — State and local leaders gathered Monday in Randolph County to celebrate the designation of U.S. Highway 421 as the future Interstate 685. The event, held next to the under-construction Toyota Battery Manufacturing plant, […]

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Hoke volunteer fire depts. receive more than $50K in grants

May 24, 2024 Ena Sellers

The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal announced the recipients of the 2024 Volunteer Fire Department Fund, also known as Fire Grant, on May 15. Three departments in Hoke County received more than $50,000 […]

Aiden Derieux, now a graduate of SandHoke Early College High School in Raeford, shakes the hand of Hoke County Schools Superintendent Kenneth Spells Friday night, at McDonald Gymnasium at Hoke High School. Aiden was one of 119 graduates in the class of '24. Photo courtesy Alison Jones / Hoke County Schools
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SandHoke Early College High School Graduates – Class of 2024

May 18, 2024 North State Journal Staff

SandHoke Early College High School Graduates Class of 2024 Emmanuel Angeles Mendez Jesus Emmanuel Arroyo* Serenity Yvonne Boley Aaron Brockington Clinton Bullock Bryan Anibal Cabezudo Torres Mackenzie Nicole Caldwell** Joshua Calhoun Grecia Yazmin Castrejon-Resendiz April […]

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Hoke commish defends county, apologizes in lengthy speech

May 10, 2024 Jordan Golson

An otherwise routine county commissioner meeting about rezoning, solar farms and health insurance coverage of drugs like Ozempic started off on a more controversial note Monday. Hoke Commissioner Allen Thomas passionately defended the county and […]

President Joe Biden awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Sen. Elizabeth Dole at the White House on Friday. Alex Brandon / AP Photo
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Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to Elizabeth Dole, 18 others

May 10, 2024 Jordan Golson

President Joe Biden on Friday bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people, including civil rights icons such as the late Medgar Evers, actor Michelle Yeoh, prominent political leaders such as former House Speaker […]

The Hoke County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday morning for a special meeting following the filing of a lawsuit regarding public records requests that were allegedly ignored. Hal Nunn for North State Journal
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Hoke commish blusters, defends county in lawsuit meeting

May 4, 2024 North State Journal Staff

The Hoke County Board of Commissioners held an odd public meeting Tuesday morning, complete with grandstanding by elected officials and threats to have law enforcement remove citizens from the hearing room. The special meeting was […]

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    September 14, 2025
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    October 5, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Carson Hewitt
    September 28, 2025
  • Raeford prepares for election of city officials
    September 21, 2025
  • New director plans changes for 2025 NC Fall Festival
    September 19, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Josiah Miles
    September 14, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Marcus Monsanto
    October 5, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Carson Hewitt
    September 28, 2025
  • Raeford prepares for election of city officials
    September 21, 2025
  • New director plans changes for 2025 NC Fall Festival
    September 19, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Josiah Miles
    September 14, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Marcus Monsanto
    October 5, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Carson Hewitt
    September 28, 2025
  • Raeford prepares for election of city officials
    September 21, 2025
  • New director plans changes for 2025 NC Fall Festival
    September 19, 2025
  • Athlete of the Week: Josiah Miles
    September 14, 2025
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