By Catharin Shepard • Editor • A man and woman were killed Monday night at their home on Cope Road in Hoke County, and a teenage suspect wanted in connection with the case later committed suicide at the Lake Waccamaw Boys and Girls Home when confronted by authorities, according to law enforcement agencies. Ted Chavis...
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October 27, 2025October 27, 2025News
Raeford Mayor, City Council candidates answer Q&A
The News-Journal sent out questionnaires to each of the three candidates running for Mayor of Raeford, and the three candidates running for two seats on the Raeford City Council. All six of the candidates responded. The candidates for mayor are Demetria Barker Augugliaro, Jeremy Hollingsworth, and John K. McNeill (incumbent). The candidates for Raeford City...
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October 2, 2025October 2, 2025News
Tickets available for Hoke Native American Scholarship Association Banquet November 21, 2025
The Hoke Native American Scholarship Association (HNASA) will hold its annual fundraising banquet and auction Friday, November 21, 2025. Tickets to the banquet are $20. The event will begin at 7 p.m. at Mt. Elim Baptist Church, 921 Wilson Road, Red Springs. Contact any committee member for tickets. Committee members include Kirk Lowery, Jacqueline Chavis,...
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October 2, 2025October 2, 2025News
Gov. Josh Stein signs bill to ease congestion at DMV offices
By Catharin Shepard • Editor • North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed into law this week a bill intended to ease the congestion at Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices across the state. Senate Bill 245 changed the state’s policy to allow drivers to renew their driver’s licenses online twice in a row as long...