Burke Board of Commissioners bids farewell to Carswell, Mulwee By MARTY QUEEN Senior Reporter 1 hr ago A heartfelt sendoff for two board members whose terms are about to end, and special recognition for some local heroes highlighted Tuesday’s me…
+3 Featured Breaking Lake James sediment stirs concerns but tests show it is safe By MARTY QUEEN Senior Reporter Nov 20, 2024 Those who monitor Lake James water quality said they have heard no reports of toxic substances in the lake. The water may be dingy, but – base…
Spotlight County crews can't remove storm debris on private property By MARTY QUEEN Senior Reporter 7 hrs ago Hurricane Helene left a massive amount of debris in her wake when she swept through Burke County, and crews under contract to the county have …
Spotlight Student teachers prepare for careers in the classroom 8 hrs ago Savannah Epley and Laiken Baker, Appalachian State student teachers, are wrapping up their teaching internships in Burke County.Â
Burke brain-buster: Which stoplight is not controlled by NCDOT By MARTY QUEEN Senior Reporter 9 hrs ago Of the nearly 100 stoplights in Burke County, only one between Glen Alpine and Rutherford College is locally controlled. Where is it?
Spotlight Snow likely in Jonas Ridge area 13 hrs ago As colder temperatures settle over Burke County this week, residents should prepare for potential snowfall, particularly in the higher elevati…
Award-winning FF Trail Boardwalk not damaged by Helene Nov 18, 2024 Burke County's second-place finish was in the Urban category plus it garnered a third-place finish for Innovation.Â
Featured Opportunity Scholarship disbursements in Burke reach nearly $750K By CHARDA PEARSON Education and Business Reporter Nov 16, 2024 Burke County students are benefiting from the newly disbursed Opportunity Scholarship funds for the 2024-25 school year, with over $748,000 al…
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Around Burke for Nov. 16 Nov 16, 2024 The Rally for Recovery 2024 is Saturday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Courthouse Square in Morganton. Debbie Dalton from thehdlife.…
Foothills Airport vital hub for Hurricane Helene rescue efforts By NATHANAEL EURE Staff Writer Nov 16, 2024 During the height of the recovery period, the airport became a key operations hub for rescue teams, supply planes, power companies, news crews…
+3 WNC officials meet with governor, FEMA in Morganton By MARTY QUEEN Senior Reporter Nov 16, 2024 Officials in Burke County and other Western North Carolina regions want to rebuild their communities stronger than ever as they recover from H…
Library teams with community to help health center residents Nov 16, 2024 This holiday season the Burke County Public Library is once again partnering with the community for Project Bumble Tree to benefit the residen…
Girl Scouts gearing up for cooking season Nov 16, 2024 As local Girl Scout cookie sales begin in just under two months, Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) is hosting a Cookie Expo and…
+3 High schools add vegan, vegetarian entrees to cafeteria menus By CHARDA PEARSON Education and Business Reporter Nov 16, 2024 This school year, Burke County high school students are enjoying a wider selection of hot, daily plant-based menu options, thanks to the addit…
Burke's election hand-to-eye count comes up clean By MARTY QUEEN Senior Reporter Nov 16, 2024 Elections personnel, including a four-person team of experienced poll workers – two from each of the major parties – conducted a hand-to-eye r…
+4 Local high school volunteers serve up hope at BUCM's soup kitchen By CHARDA PEARSON Education and Business Reporter Nov 16, 2024 High school volunteers from Freedom High School's Anchor Club and Rising Youth Organization dedicated their day to assisting members of Burke'…
+4 Editor's Pick Special Section Valdese supports shed-building efforts for storm-affected North Carolinians By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter Nov 16, 2024 Patriot Relief, a volunteer group led by Concord real estate agent Leigh Brown, has been able to continue its admirable shed-building relief e…
Longtime Morganton resident Keith Rigsbee steps up as City Attorney By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter Nov 16, 2024 Keith Rigsbee, a longtime Morganton resident, has been appointed as the new city attorney, expressing his honor in joining the successful team…
Cats' Cradle: Motley For The Paper Nov 16, 2024 Meet Motley. This sweet girl is just over 1-year-old and has already had two litters of kittens. She is now spayed and ready to be adopted. It…
Beatrice Cobb Trust gives half a million in funds to local and regional causes By ALLEN VANNOPPEN Publisher Nov 16, 2024 The Beatrice Cobb Trust, a philanthropic organization in Morganton, recently announced grants totaling over $500,000 to 25 organizations. Form…
+3 Editor's Pick Officials break ground on Animal Services, EMS buildings By MARTY QUEEN Senior Reporter Nov 16, 2024 Burke County’s new Animal Services building and EMS base have been a long time coming, but county officials say it’s worth the wait.
Valdese pushes ahead on infrastructure projects amid hurricane setbacks, federal regulations By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter Nov 16, 2024 The Town of Valdese is actively involved in multiple infrastructure projects, with recent impacts from Hurricane Helene. Updates were provided…
+2 Drexel plans events for upcoming Christmas season By BILL POTEAT Editor Emeritus Nov 16, 2024 The Town of Drexel aims to revitalize its downtown business district by sponsoring events and activities. Initiatives include the first Christ…
+2 Morganton embarks on long road to full recovery post-Hurricane Helene By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter Nov 16, 2024 Rome wasn’t built in a day; Morganton will not be restored in a day either. The aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Morganton has led to extensiv…
+2 Accolades continue for Burke Health Department personnel By MARTY QUEEN Senior Reporter Nov 16, 2024 Burke Public Health Director Danny Scalise received the American Public Health Association's W.C. Woodward Award at the association’s annual c…
Morganton preps for Winter Carnival By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter Nov 15, 2024 Morganton crews were out and about on Friday, preparing for the Winter Carnival.Â
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