RAEFORD, N.C. — Hoke County Utilities reported that repairs were completed Thursday afternoon after a water-line break affected the Eagle Ridge neighborhood and the Mockingbird Hill Road and Liberty Chase areas.

The county first posted the service alert at 8:25 a.m. on October 1, warning residents that they could experience low water pressure or temporary service interruptions while the Utilities team worked at the site. In a 3:35 p.m. update, the county said its Utilities team and the Department of Transportation had completed repairs and that all residents should be back online.

What residents may still notice

As the water system returns to normal operating conditions, customers may temporarily experience low pressure or air in the water, which the county described as air entrainment while the system reaches equilibrium.

Residents who still have extremely low pressure or no water service should contact Hoke County Utilities. The county’s official website lists the main county telephone number as 910-875-8751 and provides service information through its Public Utilities page.

The verified timeline

  • 8:25 a.m.: Hoke County announced a water-line break affecting Eagle Ridge, Mockingbird Hill Road and Liberty Chase. Crews were onsite.
  • During repairs: The county warned of low pressure or temporary water-service interruptions.
  • 3:35 p.m.: The county reported repairs complete and said all residents should be back online.
  • After restoration: Some customers could experience low pressure or air in the system while conditions stabilize.

DINA public-service note

This report is a service update based on Hoke County’s official alert. DINA has not independently inspected the repair site or the water line. Residents should use the county’s live alert page for any later correction or additional notice.

Public utility incidents also underscore the value of prompt, timestamped communication. An initial warning tells families what may happen; a restoration notice tells them what should now be resolved; and a clear contact route helps identify homes or streets where service remains abnormal.

Official source

  1. Hoke County Utility System Alert — Eagle Ridge/211 water-line break and restoration update
  2. Hoke County Public Utilities

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