News We're Hiring! - General Assignment Reporter Allen VanNoppen Aug 24, 2026 JOB OPENING: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER Read moreWe're Hiring! - General Assignment Reporter
Burke County, NC news Burke Rescue responders and other organizations save climber Around 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, while attempting to place gear about 40…
News Before Dolly was Dolly, she played at East Burke High. With Merle Haggard Dolly Parton’s Burke County ties stretch from a 1976 East Burke Hig…
Burke County Schools Burke County Public Schools leaders hit the halls for back to school check-ins Monday marked the first day of a new school year for BCPS. Superint…
Burke County Schools Burke County Public Schools leaders hit the halls for back to school check-ins Monday marked the first day of a new school year for BCPS. Superint…
News Before Dolly was Dolly, she played at East Burke High. With Merle Haggard By DALTON WALTERS For The Paper 17 hrs ago Dolly Parton’s Burke County ties stretch from a 1976 East Burke Hig…
The Paper’s Columnists The Boomers guide to 10 songs that still matter By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media Aug 29, 2026 The aged Editor Emeritus Bill Poteat writes about the 10 songs and …
The Paper’s Columnists NCSSM-Morganton marks five years of promise and progress By KEVIN BAXTER For The Paper Aug 29, 2026 A new school year is off to a great start at the N.C. School of Sci…
The Paper’s Columnists My books, like my memories, keep moving By MATT MATTHEWS For The Paper Aug 29, 2026 Despite being a known bibliophile, the Rev. Matt Matthews is allowe…
Crawdads use long ball, strong pitching to remain hot Aug 29, 2026 No team in the Single-A Carolina League has won more games than the Hickory Crawdads in 2026.
DeMarmels, McMurray sweep twin features at Hickory Motor Speedway Hickory Motor Speedway hosted five divisions of weekly racing on Sa…
Lady Cavs earn first win on new gym floor The East Burke varsity girls volleyball team became the first Caval…
H.S. FOOTBALL: Freedom blanks Patton; EB, Draughn both fall Last week represented the opening week of the 2026 high school foot…
Culture & Community Music filled Morganton porches last weekend Angela K. Copeland Aug 31, 2026 Morganton’s fifth annual Play Music on the Porch celebration is in the books.
Culture & Community Casting for Hope benefit set for Sept. 25 Angela K. Copeland Aug 29, 2026 The event will include food, wine, music from local artists, and opportunities to support the Morganton-based nonprof…
Culture & Community Sixth annual Art in the Park coming Sept. 12 Josh McKinney Aug 29, 2026 Women’s Resource Center (WRC), located at 125 Third St. NE in Hickory, will host its sixth annual Art in the Park on …
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 Honey Hog opens Wednesday. Read moreMorganton's BBQ scene shifts as two restaurants close, The Honey Hog opens
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.
Brother-sister duo share their plans to bring The Allard to Valdese Jun 27, 2026 The inside of what was once 100 Main Restaurant & Bar sat empty for six months, but now, passersby may hear the s…
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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