+2 Glen Alpine preps to host America250 Parade By JAYDEN PUPOH jayden@thepaper.media 12 hrs ago On Saturday, July 4, the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday and the town of Glen Alpine will celebrate its own historic milestone…
No tax hike, but Glen Alpine taps savings as police shortage persists By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media 12 hrs ago Glen Alpine leaders have proposed a $1.5 million budget that keeps the property tax rate at 26 cents while using fund balance reserves to clos…
Glen Alpine weighs feasibility of 24-hour police protection in budget talks By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Jun 6, 2026 Glen Alpine leaders are working to maintain the town's current tax rate despite a proposed budget that would cut the amount of positions neede…
Glen Alpine zoning ordinance update serves as clear guide for future development By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media May 16, 2026 As Glen Alpine officials start the process of developing a five-year economic development plan, they now have an upgraded zoning ordinance to …
Glen Alpine weighs fire department budget, prioritizing daytime coverage By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Apr 25, 2026 Rising costs and limited daytime staffing prompts Glen Alpine leaders to allocate funding for a full-time firefighter and consider a long-term…
+2 Who does Glen Alpine want to be? Leaders tap NC Commerce for economic planning By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Apr 18, 2026 Glen Alpine leaders are partnering with the N.C. Department of Commerce to create a five-year economic development plan to revitalize vacant s…
+2 Town of Glen Alpine's $5K hold on two downtown buildings sparks pushback from residents By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Mar 28, 2026 The move is part of a broader attempt to boost economic development in Glen Alpine, according to town leaders, who plan to create a 5-year str…
Glen Alpine chooses its path: Town leaders plan strategic approach to economic development By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Mar 14, 2026 From a five-year strategic plan to possible small business grants, Glen Alpine leaders are setting their sights on economic revitalization.
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Morganton, Valdese, Drexel water interconnection halted By MADISON LIPE and MICA BANKS Staff Writers Mar 14, 2026 Water interconnection between Morganton, Valdese, and Drexel is on pause after Valdese did not receive funding to move forward. Here's how eac…
Burke America250 committee chooses Glen Alpine for July 4 parade By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media Mar 14, 2026 After months of consideration, Burke's America250 Committee has finally chosen an Independence Day event: a bigger-than-ever Fourth of July pa…
+2 Glen Alpine eyes a downtown district to attract economic development By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Jan 24, 2026 Town of Glen Alpine officials plan to create a business district, which will unlock funding opportunities for downtown revitalization.
+2 Glen Alpine's Clinic Drug to close after 87 years of business By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Jan 5, 2026 The drugstore has been a Glen Alpine community staple for 87 years.
+2 Glen Alpine's Clinic Drug to close after 87 years of business By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Jan 3, 2026 The drugstore has been a Glen Alpine community staple for 87 years.
+2 Glen Alpine's leadership structure faces modern challenges By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Dec 27, 2025 The Town of Glen Alpine operates under a form of government only utilized by one other municipality in Burke County.
+4 New leadership in Glen Alpine to revisit abandoned personnel policy updates, live-streaming in 2026 By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Dec 17, 2025 With new leadership sworn in, Glen Alpine officials talked about live-streaming meetings and updating the town's outdated personnel policy.
+4 New leadership in Glen Alpine to revisit abandoned personnel policy updates, live-streaming in 2026 By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Dec 13, 2025 With new leadership sworn in, Glen Alpine officials talked about live-streaming meetings and updating the town's outdated personnel policy.
+6 Morganton's Winter Carnival kicked off the holidays, more celebrations to come throughout Burke Nov 26, 2025 Here's your list of Burke County holiday celebrations from Glen Alpine to Hildebran and everywhere between.Â
+6 Morganton kicks off Burke's holiday celebrations Nov 25, 2025 Downtown Morganton eased into the holiday season Saturday with a Winter Carnival that felt more like a sunny spring fling — only with more elves.
New alderman talks love for the outdoors, brings business-savvy mindset to board By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Nov 22, 2025 Newly elected Glen Alpine Alderman Chad Wykle brings years of business and outdoor recreation experience to the board.
Lifelong Glen Alpine resident Kevin Herron prepares to lead the town By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Nov 22, 2025 Kevin Herron talks growing up in Glen Alpine and gearing up to step into his new position as mayor.
+8 Salute to veterans reminds us that freedom requires gratitude, care By ANGELA KUPER COPELAND angela@thepaper.media Nov 15, 2025 It was a day the Glen Alpine community had been building to for more than six months. Dollar by dollar, the community raised enough funds to t…
+2 In Glen Alpine, even a successful fall festival can spark tense debate By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Nov 15, 2025 Elected officials in Glen Alpine were split on the amount to pay volunteer firefighters, who helped pull off the town's largest festival yet.
+11 Glen Alpine dedicates upgraded Veterans Monument during special event Nov. 8 By ANGELA KUPER COPELAND angela@thepaper.media Nov 8, 2025 Approximately 100 Glen Alpine residents and other supporters gathered on a warm Saturday afternoon to rededicate an upgraded and enhanced Vete…
+3 Glen Alpine gains new mayor, new alderman By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Nov 8, 2025 Two incumbents and one newcomer came out on top in Glen Alpine’s aldermen races.Â
+2 Glen Alpine celebrates new downtown park By THE NEWS STAFF Nov 8, 2025 Downtown Glen Alpine has a new park. Here are the details.Â
Glen Alpine Downtown Park set to open Saturday By THE PAPER STAFF Oct 29, 2025 The Burke River Trail Association and the Town of Glen Alpine invite the public to celebrate the official Ribbon Cutting and Community Picnic …
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