Burke County Schools Almost 70 student- athletes picked up trash for service project last week By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media 17 hrs ago Dozens of high school athletes fanned out across Freedom Park and the Greenway last week, picking up paper and plastic trash littered about the trails. Read moreAlmost 70 student- athletes picked up trash for service project last week
Burke County, NC news A GIVING CIRCLE OF BURKE WOMEN Dr. Tonya Little, associate vice chancellor for academic programs a…
Burke County, NC news Candidates Forum draws 25% of candidates on ballot Aside from a few cameras and the candidates speaking, Sept. 24’s 20…
Business Foothills Regional Airport sees progress on hangars, taxiway, sewer funding Foothills Regional Airport Authority minutes show progress on a new…
Burke County Schools Corpening named Draughn's homecoming queen Kylie Corpening was crowned homecoming queen during Draughn High Sc…
Letters to the Editor Citizenship comes with a duty of allegiance 17 hrs ago EDITOR’S NOTE: Morganton resident Joe Avery sent this March 4, 1954…
The Paper Editorials The power of one informed vote 17 hrs ago Your vote does not have to break a tie to matter. It is your share …
The Paper’s Columnists The curious case of Food Lion and Chinese food By DAVID WRIGHT Contributing Writer 17 hrs ago If you’ve lived in the Southeast for any amount of time, you may ha…
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H.S. FOOTBALL: Patton claims 1st win, spoils Draughn’s homecoming The Patton varsity football team emerged victorious by a 21-7 score…
Liberty volleyball sweeps Table Rock Liberty’s Macy Loomis (5) makes a play at the net during Tuesday’s …
Patton volleyball runs win streak to 10 Patton’s Lila Hudson (left) tips the ball during Tuesday’s girls vo…
Culture & Community Hundreds attend Overmountain Men commemoration at Quaker Meadows Angela K. Copeland 17 hrs ago Quaker Meadows stepped back into 1780 on Sept. 27 as visitors explored frontier skills, Revolutionary War history, an…
Culture & Community Morganton native, Mipso founder Jacob Sharp to release solo album By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media 17 hrs ago The album, titled “Middle Kid,” is set to release on all streaming platforms Oct. 9, Sharp will also perform at Whipp…
Culture & Community Fall festivals worth the road trip Angela K. Copeland 17 hrs ago Summer is officially in the rearview mirror. The cooler temperatures brings more than a craving for pumpkin spice. Au…
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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