Followup Valdese public safety building won't exceed $10.83M By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media 9 hrs ago It is now official: Constructing a combination police and fire station in Valdese will cost no more than $10,830,000 with a contingency fund of $600,000. Read moreValdese public safety building won't exceed $10.83M
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The Paper’s Columnists Preserving a Burke treasure: Gilboa Methodist Church By MIKE RUHLEN For The Paper Jul 19, 2026 Historic Gilboa Methodist Church is a living link to Burke County's…
The Paper’s Columnists Go Tell It on the Mountain: Bears and blessings at summer camp By MATT MATTHEWS For The Paper Jul 18, 2026 Columnist Matt Matthews recounts the story of a recent trip by the …
The Paper’s Columnists The fully furred newsroom debate By ALLEN VANNOPPEN allen@thepaper.media Jul 18, 2026 Is it "HAIR" or "HARE?" Publisher Allen VanNoppen provides the defi…
The Paper’s Columnists Think carefully before changing the North Carolina Constitution By JOHNNIE CARSWELL For The Paper Jul 18, 2026 Former County Commissioner Johnnie Carswell urges caution in approv…
Crawdads on 3-game win streak as second half resumes Jul 18, 2026 After a strong start to the second half of the Single-A Carolina League season, the Hickory Crawdads lost five of their first eight games in July.
EB’s Borders named to both all-state tennis teams Rising East Burke senior Luke Borders last week was named to both a…
EBHS baseball grads awarded Tarheel Leagues scholarship East Burke High School 2026 graduates Jonas Weidner (right) and Rhe…
Trio of Burke County drivers find winner’s circle The revival of racing at HorsePower Park is far from complete, but …
Post 21 junior softball loses late lead, bounced from playoffs in 1st round The Burke County Post 21 junior softball team escaped a 3-1 deficit…
Culture & Community Internationally known storyteller to kick off CoMMA’s FamilyStage Series Josh McKinney Jul 18, 2026 Families are invited to experience an hour of laughter, imagination, and interactive storytelling when CoMMA Performi…
Culture & Community Call to artists: Open Art Competition at RSAF Angela K. Copeland Jul 18, 2026 The Rock School Arts Foundation has announced the details of its annual Open Art Competition.
Culture & Community Burke County educator Maxine Cooper McCall wins App State alumni honor Allen VanNoppen Jul 18, 2026 Maxine Cooper McCall, a longtime Burke County educator, theatre advocate, historian and philanthropist, has been name…
Morganton's BBQ scene shifts this week as two restaurants close, The Honey Hog opens 5 hrs ago 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 this week as two restaurants close, The Honey Hog opens
8 Burke restaurants post perfect scores in April May 2, 2026 Round up of sanitation scores at Burke County restaurants, schools, and other establishments.
Valdese's new Saloon on Bobo Avenue will offer a little bit of everything Apr 4, 2026 Owner Brandon Boykin said the goal is to have a space where there is something for everyone, and everyone feels welcome.
The Hedge opens, bringing elevated comfort food to Morganton's Queen Street Mar 21, 2026 The Hedge, located at 203 Queen St., transforms a historic 1950s Savings and Loan building into an upscale, casual di…
Editor's Pick Savvy Shopping: How to feed your family without breaking the bank Mar 8, 2025 In today's economy, managing grocery costs is crucial. Planning meals, sticking to a list, utilizing loyalty programs…
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.
BCPS school cafeterias earn perfect scores in February Round up of sanitation scores at Burke County restaurants, schools,…
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