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Man found dead floating in water at LJ State Park
A 76-year-old Morganton man was discovered dead floating in the water off the shores of the Lake James State Park on Friday triggering a response by five state and county emergency departments. On …
FAFSA Fiasco: Student aid glitches frustrate Burke County students hoping to attend college
Confusion over federal student aid applications has been the source of frustration and uncertainty for Burke County college-bound students. The December 2023 rollout of a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid has been plagued with technical glitches leaving many students in the lurch …
Panel of Black community leaders discuss factors in a healthy democracy
What factors contribute to a healthy democracy, especially as it pertains to the Black community? That was the central question posed to a group of leaders from Burke County’s minority communities …
NAACP Burke County branch commemorates Juneteenth with Freedom Walk
In honor of Juneteenth, the Burke County branch of the NAACP hosted a Freedom Walk in downtown Morganton today. Community members, ministers, and local organizations gathered at Gaston Chapel A.M.E. …
Fairgrounds is ready to host more events thanks to upgrades, updates
If Burke County Fair President Shandy Denton Gossett’s energy could be channeled into the electric grid, it would doubtless light up the entire Eastern Seaboard from Atlanta to Boston. Instead, …
Case Farms commits $50K to Alder Springs expansion
Case Farms, a fully integrated poultry farming and processing group, recently made a financial commitment of $10,000 a year for five years a total of $50,000 to the Alder Springs Deaf & Blind …
Burke municipalities lean on WPCOG to fill employee, expertise gaps
Everyone needs help now and then, even local Burke County municipalities. Morganton, Valdese, Drexel, Rutherford College, and Glen Alpine are among the Burke communities contracting with the Western …
Rail service could return to Burke in as few as 5 years
The train may be pulling into Morganton a little sooner than expected. Several years sooner. For the first time since efforts began last year to restore passenger rail service to the area, there’s …
Drexel's 'An Evening of Music' delights residents
Mother Nature provided the perfect backdrop for “An Evening of Music” in downtown Drexel on Saturday, June 15. Under clear skies and warm temperatures, families gathered in the downtown park to …
Bryan Steen to continue as Valdese interim manager with reduced hours
Valdese Interim Town Manager Bryan Steen will stay around longer as the town looks for a permanent manager. Coming out of a closed session on Monday, June 17, the council approved a contract …
Valdese homeowner property tax bill reduced 20% in approved budget
The strenuous budget process has come to an end with the Valdese Town Council’s adoption on Monday night. The approved budget includes a 41.5 cent property tax rate (a 20% decrease), a 5% raise for …
Valdese Town Council Quotebook
Valdese resident Eddie Perrou on the council’s accomplishments during public comment. “For me, I’m pleased with the direction, the trajectory the town is going on. In the words of the …
Foothills Regional Airport expanding operations
The Foothills Regional Airport Authority will soon have a new T-hanger and an extended taxiway. The Foothills Regional Airport Authority met on June 5 to discuss securing additional funding as they …
Nearly one-third of Morganton budget to be spent on capital projects
Morganton City Manager Sally Sandy went into detail about the city’s proposed 2024-25 budget during her presentation to the City Council two weeks ago. At Monday’s special meeting, which included …
Burke County Commission Quotebook
Notable quotes from Tuesday’s Burke Board of Commissioners meeting: Board member Phil Smith on the 2024-25 budget, which garnered unanimous approval: “There might be a couple of things in this …
The Enola Group: Morganton-based nonprofit aims to support children, families, and adults
Providing much-needed services to young children and their families, improving the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and reaching out to the community …
Public Safety is 30% of Burke County's $109M budget
The Burke Board of Commissioners unanimously approved County Manager Brian Epley’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-25 Tuesday, and then they took turns praising the staff members who helped …
Carolina Caring to thank first responders with retreat at Quaker Meadows Presbyterian
A couple of years ago when the Rev. Tamika Garrison was serving as senior pastor of Quaker Meadows Presbyterian Church, she asked local law enforcement and first responders for help with a food drive …
Morganton City Council Quotebook
Notable quotes from Monday’s special meeting of the Morganton City Council: Council member Butch McSwain on the anonymous, $100,000 gift made to Public Safety: “I just think that’s just …
Around Burke
The Exploring Joara Foundation is leading a tour at the archaeologically significant Berry site off Henderson Hill Road in Morganton. Berry is the home of the Native American town of Joara and the …
Meeting Roundup
Board of Education The Burke County Board of Education will meet at noon on Monday, June 24, at the Olive Hill Resource Center, 509 W. Concord St. The agenda may include the second reading of five …
Register by June 21 for free marketing workshop for businesses
Calling all entrepreneurs! Business owners have an opportunity to learn how to take their business to the next level, but the deadline to register is today, Friday, June 21. This workshop is free but …
Tour Native American, Spanish history on Saturday, June 22
The Exploring Joara Foundation is leading a tour at the archaeologically significant Berry site off Henderson Hill Road in Morganton. Berry is the home of the Native American town of Joara and the …
Burke Commissioners pass $109M budget, maintains 56-cent property tax rate
The Burke Board of Commissioners approved the $109 million budget for fiscal year 2024-25, maintaining a 56-cent property tax rate and modestly increasing school funding. Budget Approval: Unanimously …
Burke County celebrates Juneteenth with celebration, Freedom Walk
Tomorrow is Juneteenth. Don't miss the Freedom Walk scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at the Historical Gaston Chapel AME Church, 100 Bouchelle St. in Morganton. The walk is to spotlight the importance …
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