Community News Around Burke Community Briefs Angela K. Copeland 6 hrs ago Check out these upcoming events submitted by our readers. Read moreAround Burke Community Briefs
Culture & Community Oct. 10: Bluegrass fan favorite kicks off Bluegrass at the Rock season Advance tickets for the Oct. 10 show are $33 and are available at b…
Burke County, NC news South Mountains Fire Rescue: Born of necessity, sustained by community South Mountains Fire Rescue is noting its 30th anniversary with a s…
Morganton News College Street upgrade back on Morganton's to-do list The City of Morganton is on the search for a designer for College S…
Burke County Schools Almost 70 student- athletes picked up trash for service project last week Dozens of high school athletes fanned out across Freedom Park and t…
Letters to the Editor Citizenship comes with a duty of allegiance Oct 3, 2026 EDITOR’S NOTE: Morganton resident Joe Avery sent this March 4, 1954…
The Paper Editorials The power of one informed vote Oct 3, 2026 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 Oct 3, 2026 If you’ve lived in the Southeast for any amount of time, you may ha…
The Paper’s Columnists Aim the Coltrane at my brain By MATT MATTHEWS For The Paper Oct 3, 2026 My wife read about new brain research that suggests sound may ease …
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 Oct. 10: Bluegrass fan favorite kicks off Bluegrass at the Rock season Angela K. Copeland 7 hrs ago Advance tickets for the Oct. 10 show are $33 and are available at bluegrassattherock.com or by calling 828-879-2129. …
Culture & Community Oct. 18: Hickory Choral Society opens 49th season with concert of remembrance, renewal Angela K. Copeland 7 hrs ago The program reflects on challenges that have shaped the first 25 years of the 21st century, including Sept. 11, polit…
Culture & Community Hundreds attend Overmountain Men commemoration at Quaker Meadows Angela K. Copeland Oct 3, 2026 Quaker Meadows stepped back into 1780 on Sept. 27 as visitors explored frontier skills, Revolutionary War history, an…
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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