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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hoke County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Lindsay Road widening utility relocation
The utility relocation work tied to the state's Lindsay Road widening project is growing by $50,000 — but NCDOT reimburses it all, so no local tax dollars are involved.
Pool Road speeding and traffic safety
A resident says Pool Road has no clear speed limit markings and unsafe speeds, and a child was recently struck while riding a bike there. The chairman directed staff to contact NCDOT about the speed limit and possible signage.
Chestnut Drive cul-de-sac access and safety
Residents of Forest View say a developer cut through a cul-de-sac children used for play, bringing heavy equipment traffic and drainage problems. The county must first determine whether the road is public or private before it can act.
Subdivision road additions to state system
Two consent resolutions ask NCDOT to take over roads in the Walters Meadow and Carolina Crossing subdivisions, shifting maintenance responsibility to the state.