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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hoke County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Regional Water Treatment Plant Partnership
The county is splitting a $24,700 grant application cost with Robeson County to pursue a six-million-gallon-per-day water plant on Rockfish; Hoke would get half the water. Commissioners also pressed for the long-delayed PWC water contract amendment.
Antioch area iron-filtration well and possible Lumbee Tribe EPA grant
Commissioner Tony Hunt announced his tribe's federal recognition opens access to federal grant money for a well in the Aneac area, health clinics in four counties, school tutoring funds, and home weatherization — with the county as a partner.
Water Capacity, Rates and Allocations
Growth is straining county water: the county buys about 30 million gallons a month from PWC at rates its own water fees don't fully cover, and new fire-code rules will demand far more water capacity for developments without public water. The Board raised the allocation threshold to 80 percent to keep projects moving and discussed — but didn't adopt — possible rate increases.
Broadband access for underserved northwest Hoke County
The new OLT site will deliver fiber internet to about 400 homes that currently lack reliable service, using state grant funds. Commissioners framed it as essential for schools, jobs, and future growth.