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FTCC's Martha J. Fisk criticizes Hoke boardIn a Fayetteville Observer article entitled "Censorship lives in Hoke County," retired public school teacher, Martha J. Sisk, who now teaches English at FTCC, criticizes the Hoke school board’s decision to stop eighth grade teacher Lynda Smallwood’s teaching of prejudice through the use of a voluntary role-playing exercise. More ... |
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Fundraiser held for NCTF's William DanielsThe local community held a fundraiser for William Daniels, Executive Director of the North Carolina Turkey Festival. Mr. Daniels suffered a stroke in Florida over the Christmas holiday and is currently recovering in Raeford. His part-time position with the NC Turkey Festival did not include health insurance. More ... |
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UNC Editorial blasts Hoke's school boardIn an editorial entitled "History Repeating," the UNC Daily Tar Heel called for the Hoke County School Board to permit the role-playing exercise that it recently cancelled at East Hoke Middle School. Even though participation in the class role-playing exercise was optional, the board shut down the exercise after receiving complaints from a parent. More ... |
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Differing views on firing of Kevin LocklearRaeford's firing of Police Chief Kevin Locklear has generated some strong reactions. Some residents are sympathetic to Mr. Locklear's charges of discrimination. However, initial efforts to rally support for Mr. Locklear may have slowed down after news reports of his discrimination charge. More ... |
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Reporter booted from basketball gameA misunderstanding gets a reporter booted out of a high school basketball game. The game was delayed as the referees and scorekeeper seemed to become confused about the correct score. The reporter's camcorder captures the action, but may have angered an already embarrassed referee. More ... |