Raeford Community Pulse

Emergency Notices

• ⚡ Blood Shortage: OneBlood declares emergency shortage of O Negative and O Positive blood types across North Carolina with...

Raeford residents can prepare for July 4th celebrations amid statewide alerts.

• Firework risks rise with dry conditions; attend professional displays...

The Hoke County Animal Shelter in Raeford has several cats ready for loving homes.

• Hemingway: Young gray male full of curiosity, $100 fee
• Carter:...

A severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles southwest of Raeford at 7:26 PM EDT, moving northeast at 35 mph through southwestern Hoke County. Residents should stay alert for updates.

House of Raeford's FLOCK program continues its strong local commitment by aiding Camp Corral for children of wounded, ill, and fallen service...

• Veteran-owned Halftime Hangout opens at 2080 Club Pond Rd, run by military families.
• Louisiana-style menu features po-boys, gumbo, and large...

Youth Sports & Family Activities

• Hoke County Varsity Basketball: The Hoke County varsity basketball team hosts Wake Forest on June 14 at 7:30...

• Family-friendly fun at Hoke County National Night Out: food trucks, music, face painting, superheroes, and bouncy houses
• Tuesday, August 4, 2026,...

Show your support for the Hoke County varsity basketball team at their home game against Wake Forest this Sunday, June 14 at 7:30p. Let's pack the stands and back our local squad!

Hoke County residents can share input on the proposed 2026-2027 budget at a public hearing Monday, June 15, at 7:00 PM in the Pratt Building, 227 N....

North Carolina's new NC Rural Health Transformation Program is deploying $10 million to expand mental health and substance use disorder treatment in...

Emergency Weather Alerts

• ⚡ Hot and Humid Conditions: Hot and humid weather is building with a chance of strong to severe storms over the next...

Raeford residents should prepare for dangerous heat and storm threats this week:

• Heat index will feel like over 100 degrees Thursday and 101-102 on...

Eastern NC including Raeford faces extreme heat Thursday and Friday, with highs near 100° and feels-like temps reaching 100-105.

• Limit time...

Hoke County High School's varsity football team from Raeford travels to Hope Mills for a non-conference game against South View on Friday, August 28...

Raeford resident Prince Leon Raymond Betts was arrested with another man for stealing semis across the Carolinas, swapping VINs and plates, then...

The Raeford City Council holds a special meeting today at 8:00 a.m. in the James B. McLeod Council Chambers at City Hall to review the city budget with City Manager Dennis Baxley. The public is welcome to attend.

A 5-year-old child died after being struck by a car on Grove Walk Road in Raeford Saturday afternoon, leaving the community in mourning. The Hoke...

Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes could hit Raeford today. Check the official storm risk outlook and prepare now.

A new 48-minute video covers the Hoke County America 250 and Vets For Vets Recognition event at the Raeford-Hoke Museum. Perfect for locals seeking a patriotic, family-friendly activity honoring veterans and community history.