Chamber hosts drop-in reception for UNC Health’s new president, Gary Paxson By CHARDA PEARSON Education and Business Reporter Nov 16, 2024
+3 $1.55M received to aid in building green and sustainable textile industry By BILL POTEAT Editor Emeritus Nov 16, 2024 Morganton’s The Industrial Commons has received $1.55 million in grant funding from the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department o…
+2 A quick and simple explanation of what AI is all about By LESLIE COTHREN For The Paper Nov 16, 2024 Â Amid concerns about ethical use and potential risks, embracing AI responsibly with guidelines in place offers a promising future of efficienc…
Salvation Army reopens local food pantry at Morganton First Presbyterian FOR THE PAPER Nov 16, 2024 First Presbyterian Church of Morganton and a Burke County United Way EFSP grant have enabled the Salvation Army of Greater Hickory and High Co…
+3 Special Section Personal items, precious memories swept away by Hurricane Helene By CHARDA PEARSON Education and Business Reporter Nov 16, 2024 The Storage Place on Carbon City Road faced devastating flooding aftermath Hurricane Helene, leaving units destroyed and valuable belongings u…
+2 Breakfast, lunch options expand in Burke Nov 9, 2024 Looking for a new place to have breakfast or lunch? Well, you are in luck.
+2 Fiddler’s Run Plaza relocation campaign offers free rent to displaced businesses By CHARDA PEARSON Education and Business Reporter Nov 9, 2024 Jaben Starnes, a commercial broker for Fiddler’s Run Shopping Plaza, is offering free rent to businesses displaced by Hurricane Helene. New ow…
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+2 King’s Christmas Trees plants new roots at Quaker Meadows By CHARDA PEARSON Education and Business Reporter Nov 9, 2024 An early sign of Christmas in Burke County occurred on Saturday, Oct. 26: The first post was placed for the grid to hold thousands of evergree…
Burke, Caldwell chambers host Business @ the Border By FOR THE PAPER Nov 7, 2024 The Burke County Chamber of Commerce and The Caldwell Chamber teamed up for a memorable Business After Hours event, Business @ the Border, hel…
+3 Anne Wiper brings impeccable credentials, can-do spirit to CEO position By BILL POTEAT Editor Emeritus Nov 2, 2024 Anne Wiper, an accomplished athlete and experienced professional with a background in companies like Nike, Smartwool, and Saloman, has taken o…
+2 BUSINESS BRIEFS Nov 2, 2024 Recent Restaurant Updates in the AreaDelightful Kafe, a new cafe in Morganton run by Chef Dara Phrakousonh, promises to bring the sweetness of…
+4 Powell's Welding ends a 68-year run as a community pillar By CHARDA PEARSON Education and Business Reporter Nov 2, 2024 Â Powell's Welding is closing after 68 years of service to the Drexel community.
+3 Western Piedmont offers businesses a helping hand with Business Disaster Recovery Relief Center By CHARDA PEARSON Education and Business Reporter Oct 26, 2024 Local businesses affected by Hurricane Helene are now able to receive assistance from Western Piedmont Community College through the Business …
+2 New business registrations down in September By CHARDA PEARSON Education and Business Reporter Oct 26, 2024 In September 2024, 32 new Burke County businesses registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State, representing a 27% decrease over the …
+2 Business loss, relocation, and unemployment due to Hurricane Helene By CHARDA PEARSON Education and Business Reporter Oct 26, 2024 After Hurricane Helene hit Burke County, businesses are still recovering, with some facing total losses and others working to resume operation…
Downtown Morganton decorated for autumn LISA PRICE / THE PAPER Oct 24, 2024 With Halloween coming up next week and Thanksgiving not far behind, downtown Morganton is decked out for autumn. Pumpkins, hay bales, and brig…
+2 Jeff Kincaid’s Morganton office suffers damage, prompts move downtown By CHARDA PEARSON Education and Business Reporter Oct 19, 2024 The Woodlands Financial Group recently relocated their insurance office to 131 W. Union St. in downtown Morganton after their previous office …
Burke Chamber redoubles efforts to support businesses post-Helene By BILL POTEAT Editor Emeritus Oct 19, 2024 Both Chamber staff and leaders from among its more than 600 members have been visiting businesses in person to make sure owners are aware of t…
+4 BUSINESS BRIEFS Oct 19, 2024 The City of Morganton revoked Honey Hog's building permit when crews demolished the building instead of renovating it.Â
Recovery loans for WNC small businesses post-hurricane Helene For THE PAPER Oct 17, 2024 Mountain BizWorks announces a rapid recovery loan program to assist Western North Carolina small businesses in recovering from the devastating…
+2 Hannah's Wash Dry Fold provides clean clothes and warm hearts for emergency workers By CHARDA PEARSON Education and Business Reporter Oct 12, 2024 At Hannah’s Wash Dry Fold in Morganton, North Carolina, the team is working tirelessly to support the community by offering free same-day wash…
+5 Hurricane-damaged businesses begin the long climb back By CHARDA PEARSON Education and Business Reporter Oct 12, 2024 Lee Kirksey, along with brothers Carl and L.H., own the River Village shopping area that faced significant flooding due to Hurricane Helene. T…
+2 Hardware stores down to last of emergency items By CHARDA PEARSON Education and Business Reporter Sep 30, 2024 Customers rushed to hardware stores seeking emergency supplies, leaving chainsaws and propane tanks as the only items available. Northwest ACE…
+3 Empty shelves greet many grocery shoppers By CHARDA PEARSON Education and Business Reporter Sep 30, 2024 Grocery stores in Morganton are facing challenges with stock for the dairy, frozen, and refrigerated sections as trucks are delayed due to rec…
Many Burke restaurants open amid power outages and boil water notice By SANDRA WILKERSON QUEEN Arts & Entertainment Editor Sep 30, 2024 Despite power outages and a county-wide boil water notice in Burke County, many local restaurants remain open to serve the public. While some …
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