News We're Hiring! - General Assignment Reporter Allen VanNoppen Aug 24, 2026 JOB OPENING: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER Read moreWe're Hiring! - General Assignment Reporter
News Adrian Anderson and the stories of Appalachia Around 9 a.m. on Sept. 2, Adrian Anderson entered City Grind in Gra…
Burke County, NC news Parking reform could reshape development in Burke A new North Carolina law will eliminate parking minimums while addr…
Burke County, NC news Burke and Black Mountain Home recruiting foster families Approximately 220 children are currently in foster care in Burke Co…
Burke County Schools There’s more to NCSSM than STEM NCSSM is so much more than math and science. It’s a diverse communi…
Burke County Schools There’s more to NCSSM than STEM By HANNAH TAYLOR For The Paper Sep 5, 2026 NCSSM is so much more than math and science. It’s a diverse communi…
The Paper’s Columnists Italy: The bone chapel, the booze, and the heat By JACOB CHRISTOPHER jacob@thepaper.media Sep 5, 2026 Jacob Christopher shares his experiences on a recent trip to Italy.Â
The Paper’s Columnists What lottery money does and doesn't do for Burke County Schools By JOHNNIE CARSWELL For The Paper Sep 5, 2026 Former Burke County Commissioner Johnny Carswell explains just how …
Letters to the Editor Let's all proclaim Trump as 'Little Man of America' Sep 5, 2026 Letter writer Steven Lian of Morganton comments on President Trump'…
NCSSM-Morganton receives Wells Fargo Cup Sep 5, 2026 Despite only being open since 2022, NCSSM-Morganton has already accomplished a lot.
Crawdads clinch second-half title, punch ticket to playoffs The Hickory Crawdads may have fallen just short in their quest to w…
Mendez-Torres takes checkered flag at Tri-County Speedway Tri-County Speedway in Hudson hosted the Sunbelt Xpress 280 in fron…
Warner, Rosado capture Mimosa Hills Junior Invitational titles Tyler Warner of Marvin and Adelyn Rosado of Cary were the winners o…
H.S. FOOTBALL: Panthers lose to Avery, drop to 0-2 Patton quarterback Trenton Kidd (10) fights for yardage as Freedom’…
Culture & Community 2 Burke County Paso Fino farms heading to the national show By PENNY TAYLOR For The Paper Sep 5, 2026 Two Paso Fino horse farms in Burke County have qualified their horses for the 54th annual Paso Fino Grand National Ho…
Culture & Community Editor's Pick: Morganton Festival, Sept. 11-12 Sep 5, 2026 The Morganton Festival, presented by UNC Health Blue Ridge, returns to downtown Morganton on Friday, Sept. 11, and Sa…
Culture & Community 'If it's not authentic, I don't want it'; Morganton artist Jarvis Conley paints from the heart By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media Sep 4, 2026 Morganton native Jarvis Conley is a lifelong artist whose work is on display in many local businesses. One painting e…
What score did your favorite restaurant earn? Sep 5, 2026 Round up of sanitation scores at Burke and Caldwell restaurants, schools, and other establishments. Read moreWhat score did your favorite restaurant earn?
Morganton's BBQ scene shifts as two restaurants close, The Honey Hog opens Jul 25, 2026 Morganton's barbecue landscape is changing as Butch's BBQ & Breakfast and Boulevard Barbeque close while The Hone…
Sunset Slush of the Blue Ridge to open storefront in Valdese Jul 18, 2026 Fans of Sunset Slush of the Blue Ridge’s Italian ice will soon be able to have the frozen treat year-round with the o…
From Chicken Salad Chick to The Honey Hog, this summer brings new dining options to Morganton Jul 11, 2026 From local spots like The Honey Hog to national chains like Tropical Smoothie Cafe, here are the latest details on ne…
The Allard gives Valdese diners something to anticipate Jul 1, 2026 Most diners want attentive, but not annoying, service. That’s exactly what happened last Sunday at The Allard.
What score did your favorite restaurant earn? Round up of sanitation scores at Burke and Caldwell restaurants, sc…
The Allard gives Valdese diners something to anticipate Most diners want attentive, but not annoying, service. That’s exact…
8 Burke restaurants post perfect scores in April Round up of sanitation scores at Burke County restaurants, schools,…
Improper food storage, holding temperatures among reasons Hildebran's B&B Food Store earned March's low score Round up of sanitation scores at Burke County restaurants, schools,…
Ono Poke Bowl random review: Does it make the cut? When it comes to food, I enjoy the comfort of familiarity.
Standard Oyster Company sets high expectations for The Union Marshall’s comment about our dining experience sums it up nicely.
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