Burke County residents can expect new property values in 2027, after county officials determined property tax values are about 22% below current market prices, and county officials are taking steps to realign the numbers by Jan. 1 next year. Read moreBurke officials prepare for tax appraisals
The last repair on Western Piedmont Community College's Hurricane H…
Morganton's planning commission recommended approval of the complet…
Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina has added a new operations …
On April 2, 2-year-old Delora Gragg was airlifted to the hospital a…
Former County Commission Johnny Carswell argues that artificial int…
Columnist Judith Teele weaves an enchanting story of and how it can…
Letter writer John Flood criticizes many aspects of the Trump admin…
Columnist Matt Matthews reminds us that the end of life brings both…
After spending most of the last half-century involved in some capacity with the sport of track and field, Robert McGimpsey retired as a teacher and coach at Freedom High School following the 2026 spring semester.
The summers just keep getting shorter.
Following a historic five-year run as East Burke High School’s head…
There may be no regular-season games taking place, but summers have…
The Freedom High School 2026 youth softball camp hosted around 30 g…
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s J.E. Broyhill Civic Center's 2026-2027 season features 12 months…
Families are invited to experience an hour of laughter, imagination, and interactive storytelling when CoMMA Performi…
The Rock School Arts Foundation has announced the details of its annual Open Art Competition.
Morganton's barbecue landscape is changing as Butch's BBQ & Breakfast and Boulevard Barbeque close while The Honey Hog opens Wednesday. Read moreMorganton's BBQ scene shifts as two restaurants close, The Honey Hog opens
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 local spots like The Honey Hog to national chains like Tropical Smoothie Cafe, here are the latest details on ne…
Most diners want attentive, but not annoying, service. That’s exactly what happened last Sunday at The Allard.
The inside of what was once 100 Main Restaurant & Bar sat empty for six months, but now, passersby may hear the s…
Most diners want attentive, but not annoying, service. That’s exact…
Round up of sanitation scores at Burke County restaurants, schools,…
Round up of sanitation scores at Burke County restaurants, schools,…
When it comes to food, I enjoy the comfort of familiarity.
Marshall’s comment about our dining experience sums it up nicely.
Round up of sanitation scores at Burke County restaurants, schools,…
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