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ews Journal If it happened, it’s news to us No.24Vol.l01 Raeford &. Hoke County n.c 75F Wtednesday, August 30,2006 City, County join forces to get jobs Incentives worth $100,000 offered up if state helps bring 65 Burlington jobs By ViCTORiANA Summers Staff writer In a tandem effort to prevent 65 jobs being courted by another state or county, Hoke commission ers and Raeford city council have shown “solid” financial support for Burlington Industries to expand its Raeford plant, according to Hoke 500jobs currently maintained at the of things,” Daniels, who worked “We want to keep them here, and commissioner Charles V. Daniels. “This would partially bail out Burl ington from a shutdown planned in its Hurt, Virginia plant and boost economic prosperity in Hoke,” Dan iels said of the recent proposals. Daniels also indicated most of the Virginia plant would be transferred to the weaving plant in Burlington, NC. The dye and finishing portion, requiring 65 workers, could be moved to Raeford in early 2007. “None of this is a done deal, but our state seems to be on top at Burlington for 23 years, said. “I .started out sweeping floors at Bur lington and worked my way up to management. “Burlington has been good to Hoke County, and they have been struggling,” he said. help them with their continued suc cess. I wason board when Burlington was open seven days a week with 2,500 employees.” Danielssaid Burlington hasa“tre- mendous” track record that equals (See JOBS, puge 3A} SAT scores disappoint educators By Victoriana Summers Staff writer Declining scores at Hoke County High on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) are dis appointing for 2005-06, with adropof six points in reading and math, but the new school administration has hopes test scores will improve for next year, according to Dr. Lora Hodges. Hoke assistant .school supierintendent of cur riculum. With 48.1 percent of stu dents taking the SAT in Hoke, the average score this year was 864 compared to 870 in 2(X)4-05. Hoke High students scored an a\cr- age 439 in math and 425 in reading. A third component, writing, was adding this year, with local students averaging 417. However, Hodges said, since writing is so new, many (See SAT, puge 6A) This Week , Ik \ / \‘.- Local teen rides champion horse pageSA Write-in sheriff’s candidate profiled page 3A G)unty enhances pay scale for new hires page 7 A Index Births 2B Busines.s/I’arm 5A (iilendar 1,4B ('ja.s,sifieds 6-7B I )eaths 8 A Ivditorials 2A lingiigemcMits 3B lA*gals 4-5B Religion 2B Socials 3B Spsorts 4A Weddings 3B We’re on the web at www.thenews joumal.com Read by 3,000 each week Teen found safe after tense search For almost 24 hours, hundreds comb woods for diabetic girl By Victoriana Summers Staff writer Singing praises to God and of Hoke Sheriff Hubert Peterkin and volunteers, the Rev. Bishop Larry Beatty, pastor of Big and Little Faith Temple Church, said his congregation’s prayers were answered after lost teen Francesca Melvin was found safe Monday. She was lost al most 24-hours after she disappieared during a Sunday worship service. Commissioner James Leach, an ordained minister, told county commissioners at their Monday morning meeting of the news Melvin was safe. Leach echoed Beatty’s praises. “I am proud of the Hoke Sheriff sOftice, rescue personnel and all volunteers." Leach said. “It was a job well done. “People in Hoke County stuck together in this time of need and (See SAFF., page 3A) An overwrought Debra Purcell, the mother of Francesca, is consoled by Hoke sheriff Hubert Peterkin after she learned her daughter is safe. Below, searchers wrap it up. Bishop Larry Beatty :“The brush was a high as my head out there.” Congressman Hayes, $200,000 check welcomed House of Raeford’s Gene Shelnutt, Downtown ambassador Mary Archie McNeill and Congressman Robin Hayes enjoy the celebration. By Victoriana Summers Staff writer The bustling of road work on Main Street formed the backdrop for a visit by Congressman Robin Hayes, who congratulated mem bers of the Raeford Downtown Redevelopment Commission for the city’s new streetscape Fri day. Hayes brought a check for $2(X),0()0 for the project, and was joined by almost 50 well-wishers at the ceremony. Celebrati ng the arrival of Hayes at City Hall, Raeford Mayor John K. McNeill welcomed guests and citizens to the event. Follow ing remarks, the group strolled downtown to the new Chatterbox restaurant for lunch. “I love the smell of tar in the morning - especially on Main Street, Raeford,” McNeill said of the strong aroma. “We can see the light at the end of the tun nel, and everything is coming to fruition.” Local realtor Steve Connell, chairman of the redevelopment commission, recognized elected officials after Raeford city coun cilman Bobby Conoly presented the invocation. “It is a beautiful day,” an ex cited Connell said. “We are truly achieving progress i n mak i ng our dream a reality. ‘Thanks to the volunteers giv ing of themselves with their time and talents.” Connell .said it was great to .see the downtown streetscape taking shape, with the most recent phase of the scraping off old pavement and repaving to come. “We are almost finished,” Connell said. “I think this is a wonderful thing for the town. “Things are looking bet ter, and Robin Hayes has been (See DOWNTOWN, page 7A) he lews News By Ken MacDonald Publisher 7 Journal Other stuff .W.i Mike McNeill walked intotheoffice this afternoon with his head so red he l(H)ked like he hadeitherbeen slapped about the face by an angry woman or had gotten too close to a nuclear reac tor. He looked like Arthur Carlson on W K R P when he was campa ign i ng for office and allowed a local TV station to do his makeup before a televised debate. 1 didn’t mention it, but I did plot to make fun of him here. “So, whatcha been up to?” 1 asked in.stead, figuring there had to be a good story. “Just got back from nine days on a sailboat,” he .said. “Came from the tip of Maryland all the way through Chesapeake Bay and the Dismal Swamp.” Seems he and Smoky McMil lan rented a car, went up to Havre de Grace, Maryland, purchased a (See OTHER STUFF, page 7A) 401 wreck scene Motorcyclist Buzzy Best of Gibson, was airlifted to a Cha pel Hill hospiul aftei colliding with a pickup driven by Timothy Craig, 20, of Hope Mills Tuesday and landing on a jeep driven by Sheila Ritchie of Raeford. (Story, page 6A)
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