Valdese Town Council and municipal workers draw praise May 16, 2026 Valdese resident Angela Watts praises both the Town Council and municipal workers for their service to the small municipality.Â
Ted Hall fondly remembers Zeb Malcolm May 9, 2026 Former Burke County newspaperman looks back fondly on legendary Rutherford College Mayor Zeb Malcolm.Â
Defense spending out of control in the United States May 2, 2026 U.S. defense budget needs to be adjusted downward.Â
Fluoridated water important to children's dental health Apr 25, 2026 Letter writer speaks out in favor of adding fluoride to water.Â
+2 Burke Lincoln Republicans urge Trump impeachment Apr 18, 2026 Burke Lincoln Republicans call for impeachment of Trump.Â
Dental Society urges continued use of fluoride Apr 8, 2026 The president of the North Carolina Dental Society speakes out in favor of the continued fluoridation of water in Valdese.Â
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Poteat speaks the truth while others only whisper Mar 14, 2026 Letter writer Paul Rasmussen responds to two opinion columns in last week's edition fof The Paper.Â
Trump no respect for separation of powers Mar 7, 2026 Letter writer Barbara Aycock questions President Trump's knowledge of and respect for the American Constitution.Â
Do not listen to what Trump says, watch what he does Feb 28, 2026 This letter writer questions President Trump's ongoing actions.Â
Are better qualified school board members needed? Feb 11, 2026 This letter writer questions the school board's response to questions about potential lay-offs.Â
City staff thanked for working during snow storm Feb 7, 2026 Morganton city leaders say "thank you" to the staff for a great performance during the recent snowstorm.Â
City leadership says 'Thank you' Jan 31, 2026 Morganton's leadership team thanks the work force for their performance during last weekend's ice storm.Â
Harvey questions council before meeting Jan 31, 2026 Former Valdese Councilman Glenn Harvey questions the inclusion of an item on the board's consent agenda.Â
Trump is an ongoing embarrassment to America and to democracy Jan 24, 2026 Writer John Flood questions the integrity and purpose of Donald Trump.Â
Trump Administration draws criticism Jan 21, 2026 This writer questions the Trump Administration, particularly the Homeland Security Administration.Â
Climate warming is as real as the daffodils Jan 17, 2026 Conservationist Doug Veazey questions the attitude of politicians to global warming?
Thanks given to Clinic Drug owner in Glen Alpine Jan 10, 2026 Reid and Patsy Scott give thanks to Clinic Drug owner Jeff Czarowski.Â
Perspective rules in governance and in reporting Dec 29, 2025 Former Valdese Town Councilman Glenn Harvey offers his perspective on recent stories in The Paper relating to local governments.Â
School board misguided in its attempt at message control Dec 27, 2025 Writer Ken Corn calls the school board "misguided" in its attempt to control its message to the public.Â
Leadership should put students first, not last Dec 27, 2025 Pam Genant calls for public accountability from the Burke County Board of Education.Â
School board should recognize its mistake and move on Dec 27, 2025 Former Valdese Mayor Chip Black writes about the school board's recent censure of The Paper.Â
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