By Catharin Shepard • Editor • Hoke and Moore County District Attorney Mike Hardin made it clear in a Superior Court hearing Monday that he is looking into the Board of Education members receiving “staff retention” bonuses as a criminal matter, not a civil matter. “I am considering whether to charge the school board members...
Month: November 2023
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Sex offender sentenced to 75-105 years in prison
A registered sex offender was found guilty last week of sexual crimes against a child, and sentenced to 75-105 years in prison. Investigators with the Hoke County Sheriff’s Office arrested Raheem Davis in August 2022 on three counts of statutory rape of a child by an adult, and three counts of indecent liberties with a...
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Banquet honors Blue, helps youth
[Photo: Surrounded by family, Linda Blue gets a hug at the HNASA banquet, held last Friday night to help send local youth to college. Blue was the recipient of the Mitch Tyler Award.] By Catharin Shepard • Editor • A teacher assistant who has dedicated decades of her life to helping children learn was named...
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Veterans Day ceremony honors sacrifice, patriotism
[Photo: George Balch (at left) and John F. Harry, both Hoke County veterans, received honors at the ceremony held Saturday at City Hall in recognition of their hard work and many contributions to support other military veterans in the community and beyond.] By Catharin Shepard • Editor • Veteran’s Day is “a day to celebrate...
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Recount confirms Raeford City Council election results
By Catharin Shepard • Editor • A recount Tuesday night of all the ballots cast in the recent Raeford City Council election confirmed the unofficial results announced last week. Ricky Sandy, Johnny Boyles and Jackie McLean remained as the top three candidates that voters chose to take seats on the city council in December, with...
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Stewart’s Tavern bringing barbecue to downtown Raeford
[Photo: James and Kimberly Stewart are new business owners opening a restaurant on Main Street.] By Catharin Shepard • Editor • Downtown Raeford is getting a brand-new restaurant that will serve up barbecue and a family-friendly atmosphere, brought to life by a couple with close ties to Hoke County and the restaurant business. James and...