A historic building in downtown Raeford saw damage this afternoon as some of the masonry fell off and into the street below. The side of the street was closed off.
Year: <span>2021</span>
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Hoke students back in classrooms starting Monday
By Catharin Shepard • Staff writer • Hoke County Schools will resume in-person classes Monday, after starting off the first six weeks of 2021 in remote-only learning due to the pandemic. Students and teachers in K-12 will go back on the Plan B schedule beginning February 22. Students will attend class in person two days...
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Look for the M&Ms: scavenger hunt set for April
To support local business in Hoke County, just follow the M&Ms. The Rockfish Community Chamber of Commerce is planning a drive-by scavenger hunt to bring attention to local businesses, and encourage some family fun. “The goal is to get people out and about in a manner that will allow for social distancing,” Earlene Harper of...
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Board of Elections secretary announces intent to resign
By Catharin Shepard • Staff writer • Hoke County Board of Elections Secretary John Harry announced this week in a letter to the editor that he plans to resign from his position, as soon as a replacement to fill his seat is identified. In the letter this week, Harry said that the board, which is...
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Quick search can help find unclaimed cash
The North Carolina Department of State Treasurer is holding on to more than $919 million in unclaimed money, and a quick website search can connect people with their missing bucks. The unclaimed property comes from sources such as old bank accounts, wages, utility deposits, insurance policy proceeds, stocks, bonds and safe deposit boxes that have...
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County audit report, credit score show growth
By Catharin Shepard • Staff Writer • Hoke County’s finances are doing well with a General Fund balance several times the required minimum and a good credit rating, according to audit and financial reports. The audit was completed on time, and showed continued improvement by the county staff members who prepared it, Kotang Cha-Moses of...