Morganton News From farm to table and back again By DAVID WRIGHT david@thepaper.media 7 hrs ago Ever wonder what happens to what you flush? Here's the answer for the City of Morganton. Read moreFrom farm to table and back again
Burke County, NC news Bluegrass and fried fish to benefit Lovelady Fire & Rescue The community is standing firmly behind Lovelady Fire and Rescue as…
Burke County, NC news Kirk-Unger David William Kirk III and Sarah Nicole Unger were married on July …
News Morganton, Rutherford College set Monday meetings Both Morganton and the Rutherford College town councils will be mee…
Burke County, NC news Lake Hickory Haunts kicks off spooky season on Sept. 12 Autumn is almost upon us, and Lake Hickory Haunts is inviting fear-…
The Paper’s Columnists What we plant for those who follow behind By BRANDI SILVER For The Paper 7 hrs ago Columnist Brandi Silver examines the relationship between preparing…
The Paper’s Columnists A hurricane, a haiku, and a little bit of hope By MATT MATTHEWS For The Paper 7 hrs ago Columnist Matt Matthews reflects on the destruction wrought by Hurr…
The Paper Editorials Maps, addresses, and a lesson in citizen action 7 hrs ago The Burke River Trail is outfront in seeking solution to Burke's co…
The Paper’s Columnists Burke's answer to tariff war? Lake James become Lake Canada By ALLEN VANNOPPEN allen@thepaper.media 7 hrs ago  This humorous yet insightful article suggests renaming Lake James …
NAWA set to bring War Games back to Burke County The North American Wrestling Alliance (NAWA) will hold “Thunder Dom…
Freedom alum Paris appears on WCU's 'Western Wednesdays' Freedom High School 1997 graduate Josh Paris recently appeared on t…
Huffman, Wilson among 1st-place finishers at Tri-County Speedway The Smart Electric 335 at Tri-County Speedway in Hudson on Saturday…
RiverDogs edge Crawdads in extras to open playoffs The Hickory Crawdads entered the Single-A Carolina League playoffs …
Culture & Community Exhibitions featuring trio of artists now showing Angela K. Copeland 7 hrs ago Rock School Arts Foundation will feature works by Kimberly Bost, Preeti Pajwani-Happer, and Carol Turner in exhibitio…
Culture & Community Editor's Pick: Lake James BioBlitz, Sept. 19 Josh McKinney 7 hrs ago The Foothills Chapter of the North Carolina Native Plant Society will host a community BioBlitz at Lake James State P…
Culture & Community Hart Square Village to provide a taste of history Josh McKinney Sep 8, 2026 Hart Square Foundation will host the Tavern to Table Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Hart Square Village in Vale.
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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