Reflections on 12 months as an elected public official By GLENN HARVEY For The Paper 21 hrs ago Thank you for this opportunity to answer the question I have been asked several times recently. Whether from Valdese neighbors, old friends ac…
+2 How Donald Trump's election might impact local education By HENRY BEALL For The Paper Nov 16, 2024 On Tuesday, Nov. 5, North Carolina saw Democrats winning major statewide positions in the general elections, while the state went for Donald T…
Today's young people will bear the burden of climate change By FRANCISCO RISSO-HEMSTREET For The Paper Nov 16, 2024 The article discusses how the impact of Hurricane Helene has made the climate crisis a present reality, particularly affecting the younger gen…
+3 In Burke County voting, the 'R' beside the name is all that matters By BILL POTEAT Editor Emeritus Nov 16, 2024 The article discusses the political landscape in Burke County, where candidates with an "R" beside their name have greater chances of success …
+2 From Shoney’s to the Front Page and the loss that became this Reporter’s win Allen VanNoppen Nov 16, 2024 Relive a rookie reporter's unexpected headline glory in this playful look back at Carter, Reagan, and the newsroom banter that made election d…
Politics, lack of participation, hurt Glen Alpine Nov 16, 2024 What is wrong with a small town? The only thing I can think of is politics. Politics creates barriers that cause unaccountability, by creating…
What lessons are our children taught by Trump's triumph? Nov 16, 2024 Our children learn from our actions, not our words. We have just given our children a vivid lesson in the values / behaviors we believe import…
+4 NCSSM-Morganton contines making sports history By CHRISTOPHER PEDRO For The Paper Nov 16, 2024 Difficult, Consistent, and Persistent—this is how members of the N.C. School of Science and Math-Morganton cross-country team described the sport.
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Turning regional challenges into collaborative solutions Nov 16, 2024 On Friday, Nov. 8, elected and civic leaders from Western North Carolina gathered in Morganton to tackle post-Hurricane Helene challenges. The…
Former Valdese councilman laments condition of town Nov 9, 2024 As a lifelong resident of Valdese, I have seen a lot of people come and go through town government. Some did a good job, others maybe not so g…
Elections end, responsibilities begin Nov 9, 2024 Whether your candidate won or lost, we can all celebrate the end of the campaign season.Â
Too many sermons? Church has power even without electricity By MAGGIE MCKINNEY For The Paper Nov 9, 2024 The Sunday after the hurricane, a friend of mine went to church to find out if they’d have a service that day. Upon arriving, she saw two peop…
Burke County Museum of History grateful for local financial contributions Nov 9, 2024 The History Museum of Burke County is very grateful for the recent receipt of some significant donations.
Ditch the anger before getting behind the wheel By LISA PROPST For The Paper Nov 9, 2024 In this insightful article, the author highlights the increasing prevalence of road rage and aggression among American motorists, attributing …
+2 Victorious Mo Green responds to questions from Burke student columnist By HENRY BEALL FOR THE PAPER Nov 9, 2024 My fellow columnist Christopher Pedro and I recently interviewed several of the candidates in our local elections.
+2 More tales of sisters and brothers behaving badly By FRED SCHUSZLER For The Paper Nov 9, 2024 Delighted with a surprise younger brother, the author and his usual suspect sibling, Neal, played a dangerous yet thrilling game of throwing p…
+2 How Gen Z is falling victim to the lure of sports betting BY NATHANAEL EURE For The Paper Nov 9, 2024 The article discusses the increasing trend of sports betting among Gen Z individuals, highlighting how what starts as casual fun can quickly t…
+2 From parking lot guy to McDonald's University grad By ALLEN VANNOPPEN Publisher Nov 9, 2024 The article narrates the author's experience working at McDonald's in their teenage years, starting as a Parking Lot Cleanup Guy and progressi…
Jerry Causby remembered for life well lived Nov 2, 2024 Jerry Causby lived a very good life. He served as fire chief, code enforcement officer, and zoning officer for Glen Alpine for most of his lif…
+2 Halloween is past, but spooky tales from childhood remain By FRED SCHUSZLER For THE Paper Nov 2, 2024 In the article "My Sister the Witch," the author recalls childhood memories of playful but spooky antics with family members.
Girl Scouts changing, evolving to meet new challenges Nov 2, 2024 Today, as parenting evolves, parents prioritize self-confidence, personal growth, and individuality for their daughters. Girl Scouts offers a …
+2 Guilty pleasure dislodges weeks of pressure By ANGELA KUPER COPELAND Editor Nov 2, 2024 Discover how the writer found joy by combining their love for the soap opera "Days of Our Lives" with live music through The Day Players, a co…
+2 Hearing and memory in tight race to see who disappears first By BILL POTEAT Editor Emeritus Nov 2, 2024 The author, facing age-related hearing loss known as presbycusis, humorously recounts the challenges of not hearing well, particularly exacerb…
+3 Bidding farewell to the paradise that was Curtis Creek By MARTY QUEEN Senior Reporter Nov 2, 2024 In this poignant article, the author reflects on the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on Curtis Creek, a beloved place that holds deep p…
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