Business Siegwerk invests $1 million in solar panel installation By JACOB CHRISTOPHER jacob@thepaper.media 10 hrs ago Siegwerk Environmental Inks is investing more than $1 million in solar energy, which will support 96% of the facility’s electricity demand across a field of solar panels. Read moreSiegwerk invests $1 million in solar panel installation
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Valdese New, high-tech facility and workplace culture have kept Meridian Specialty Yarn Group going in Valdese What most people imagine when they think of textile dye houses is a…
News Three local food trucks team up for breast cancer fundraiser Hot Shots Espresso, My Mobile Bakery, and Lucky Dogs are teaming up…
News Keeping Burke’s wealth local with lasting impact The Community Foundation of Burke County celebrated 27 years of loc…
Letters to the Editor Pilot Club of Morganton gives thanks to golf tournament sponsors Oct 24, 2026 The Pilot Club of Morganton would like to extend our most sincere a…
Letters to the Editor Trump chooses Putin over the people of Ukraine Oct 24, 2026 President Trump's actions questioned.
Letters to the Editor Super nerds threaten American democracy Oct 24, 2026 Has money become too powerful in American democracy?
The Paper’s Columnists Our own grief can help us comfort others By MATT MATTHEWS For The Paper Oct 24, 2026 In this deeply personal reflection, Matt Matthews considers how the…
Draughn volleyball edges Patton in playoff thriller Ninth-seeded Draughn (24-10) did it again, defeating eighth-seeded …
Patton girls nab another WPC cross country title The Patton girls cross country team won its second straight Western…
Culture & Community 'Hand to God' wraps up its run Saturday, Oct. 31 KATHERINE STONE PHOTOGRAPHY / FOR THE PAPER 5 hrs ago The dark comedy 'Hand to God,' about a cursed puppet, has three more performances at Hickory Community Theatre, Thurs…
Culture & Community World Ballet Company to bring ‘The Nutcracker’ to CoMMA Angela K. Copeland 8 hrs ago World Ballet Company will present “The Nutcracker” on Nov. 18 at the CoMMA Performing Arts Center in Morganton.
Culture & Community St. Charles Borromeo Parish Food Festival is less than 2 weeks away For The Paper Oct 27, 2026 It’s not just another Festival. It is authentic food, dance, and demonstrations from countries whose families have ha…
8 Burke, 2 Caldwell restaurants score perfect 100s in Sept. inspections Oct 6, 2026 Round up of sanitation scores at Burke and Caldwell restaurants, schools, and other establishments. Read more8 Burke, 2 Caldwell restaurants score perfect 100s in Sept. inspections
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.
8 Burke, 2 Caldwell restaurants score perfect 100s in Sept. inspections Round up of sanitation scores at Burke and Caldwell restaurants, sc…
August inspections: 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.
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