[Editor’s note, update for recent events: During the Hoke County Board of Education workshop meeting Tuesday, May 23, attorney Rod Malone of Tharrington Smith announced the law firm has resigned from working with the school board. That story will be in next week’s issue of The News-Journal.] By Catharin Shepard • Editor • School board...
Year: 2023
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Veterans gather at Briarwood Cattle Farm in South Hoke for Day of Healing
[Photo: Veterans joined guest speakers and experts in agri-business for the Day of Healing at Briarwood Cattle Farm, hosted by farm owner and veteran Marvin Frink. The day included yoga, meals, a farm tour and support for veterans interested in getting started in agriculture.] By Catharin Shepard • Editor • Military veteran Marvin Frink keeps...
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Commission hears budget requests: raise for school board, cars for sheriff’s office, new staff at DSS among items on the table
By Catharin Shepard • Editor • A raise for the Hoke County Board of Education and money for a new bus garage, 12 cars and five officers for the Hoke County Sheriff’s Office and 10 new staff at the Hoke County Department of Social Services were among the highlights last week presented to commissioners during...