In regards to The News-Journal lawsuit against Hoke County (story is here, records are here) I want to extend a special thank you to the Hoke County community for your support and encouragement throughout this lawsuit. This is the second time in the last 25 years that The News-Journal has sued Hoke County over public...
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January 15, 2025January 15, 2025News
“Not taking ‘crickets’ for an answer” : News-Journal receives info on commissioner salaries, dismisses lawsuit
By Catharin Shepard • Editor • After 16 months of seeking public records from Hoke County, and nine months after The News-Journal filed a lawsuit against the county when those records weren’t produced, last week an attorney provided the final documents that the newspaper requested. Having successfully obtained the last of the records, The News-Journal...
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January 15, 2025January 15, 2025News
Records show Hoke County Commissioners making $37,388, plus Christmas bonuses and travel
By Catharin Shepard • Editor • How much do Hoke County Commissioners make for serving as elected officials? According to documents provided to The News-Journal last week, in 2024 they each received a stipend that totaled $37,388. Commissioners have also been receiving a Christmas bonus that full-time county employees get each year, plus monthly travel...