Recognizing that unmet emotional, physical, and social needs can significantly hinder a student’s ability to learn, House of Raeford Farms FLOCK partnered with Duplin County Schools in North Carolina to help address a growing mental health challenge. Since the fall of 2024, FLOCK, the nonprofit arm of House of Raeford, has contributed $172,000 to support… Read More

House of Raeford Farms FLOCK believes that every child deserves not just shelter, but a family, love, and a true sense of home. The core aspects of foster care are providing a safe and loving environment while supporting a child’s journey towards healing and development. Meet Sara and Brian Byrd. Residents of northern Louisiana, Brian… Read More

On October 28, National First Responders Day, FLOCK Cares honored 10 School Resource Officers (SROs) across Duplin County, NC and Greenville County, SC. These dedicated professionals play a vital role in keeping schools safe and nurturing positive relationships with students and staff. FLOCK Cares is a program started in 2021 and designed to recognize those… Read More

Reprinted from DUPLIN TIMES October 23, 2025 Lauren Branch, Correspondent l-R: (Front Row) Cary Powers, Co-Principal; Kaylani Rosales; Jimmanuel Dudley; Janetta Judge, Middle School Counselor.  (Back Row) Tom Teachey, House of Raeford; Shaquetta Hall, Elementary School Counselor. Rose Hill, NC – Big changes are on the horizon at Rose Hill-Magnolia Elementary School (RHM), where administrators… Read More

Reprinted from DUPLIN JOURNAL September 4, 2025 Mark Grady | Agriculture News |   Phase 1 Construction – New Grain Storage Silos ROSE HILL, NC — When people hear the term “high tech,” it is unlikely that a grain storage facility is the first thing that comes to mind. However, a recent addition to House of Raeford Farms’… Read More