By Catharin Shepard • Staff writer • The Hoke County Board of Commissioners approved two major subdivision requests Monday night that will bring upwards of 579 new homes to the county in the coming years. The board unanimously approved two separate preliminary plat requests submitted by Double D Engineering for subdivision developments in the works....
Year: <span>2022</span>
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Hoke High wind ensemble to perform in California
By Catharin Shepard • Staff writer • The evening practice last Thursday for the Hoke High School wind ensemble was like any other after-school rehearsal for the group, until band director Devon Pickett teased a special announcement by playing a video clip. The largest gathering of school boards in the United States is coming up...
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Detectives investigating “Isolated incident” at Walmart
Hoke County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded Wednesday morning to Walmart on Fayetteville Road just outside of Raeford, in reference to what officials called an “isolated incident.” The incident was reported about 9:20 a.m. Law enforcement officers have already made arrests in the case, and the store is open for customers. “The appropriate individuals are in...