The Housing Authority Meeting of March 16, 2026 Has Been Rescheduled to March 23, 2026 at 5pm in the Pratt Building and The Hoke County Commissioners' Meeting of March 16, 2026 Has Been Rescheduled to March 23, 2026 at 7pm in the Pratt Building.
The Hoke County America 250 NC Pageant Interest Meeting for the Carolina Unity Crown. Meetings will be held March 14 and April 11 at 6:30 PM at the Hoke County Public Library. The flyer below includes a QR code directing users to additional information about participation in the pageant.
Cumberland and Hoke Counties invite residents to review and provide feedback on the draft Cumberland-Hoke Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, a long-range strategy designed to reduce risks from natural disasters and strengthen community resilience.
The plan outlines actions to help protect people, property and infrastructure from natural disasters such as flooding, hurricanes, severe storms, wildfires and winter weather. Public input plays an important role in shaping the final plan and ensuring it reflects the needs and priorities of the communities it serves.
Residents are encouraged to review the draft plan and share feedback by March 13.
NOTICE: Annual Water Disinfection Change – March 2026
Hoke County Utilities Customers:
Beginning March 1, 2026, the Fayetteville Public Works Commission will begin its annual conversion to free chlorine disinfection (also known as a "burnout") within our water system: Annual Water Treatment Changeover | FAYPWC.COM.
This process involves feeding free chlorine as the primary disinfectant at our Water Treatment Facilities' entry points, rather than chloramines (chlorine combined with ammonia). This temporary change will also affect our customers and partners at Fort Bragg, Spring Lake, Hope Mills, Stedman, and Hoke County. The planned completion date is April 1, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
• What are the noticeable effects? There are no associated health risks. During this period, customers may experience temporary lower water pressure, a slight chlorine odor or taste, minor discoloration, or small particles in the water. While PWC utilizes directional flushing to clear the mains, some of these effects may still reach individual service lines.
• Is the water safe to drink? Yes. PWC is dedicated to ensuring water safety and will monitor disinfectant levels continuously throughout the four-week burnout. Odors are a natural result of the free chlorine cleansing the system and will dissipate once the project is complete.
• Why is this burnout necessary? Over time, minerals, metals, and biofilm can accumulate on pipe walls, potentially reducing disinfectant effectiveness and affecting water quality. This burnout cleanses the system, reduces the occurrence of nitrification, and ensures we continue to provide high-quality water to our customers.
• Do I need to continue ammonia removal during March? Yes. We recommend that you continue to pre-treat your water for chloramines throughout March, as trace amounts of ammonia may remain in the system during the transition.
Regulatory Compliance
PWC began adding ammonia to the treatment process in March 2003 to reduce disinfection by-products (such as Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids) regulated by the EPA and NCDEQ. We have remained in full compliance with all limits since that time and do not expect any increases in these levels during this temporary burnout.
Due to the high volume of applications received in comparison to the number of affordable housing units currently available, the acceptance of new applications has been temporarily paused. All submitted applications will be reviewed in the order in which they were received to ensure a fair and equitable process. Individuals who wish to be considered for future availability are encouraged to join the waitlist using the designated link. Placement on the waitlist will reserve your spot for consideration when additional units become available.
We appreciate your understanding and continued interest.
Waitlist applications can be found here:: https://www.hokecounty.net/736/Affordable-Housing
For questions regarding the application process, please reach out to Megan Chavis mchavis@hokecounty.org