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Darlene is 2-3 years old. Darlene is doing well with other dogs at the shelter and loves all people. This sweet girl loves toys and treats and most importantly snuggles.
Senior Blake McElyea pitched another gem, and Gavin Johnson’s sacrifice fly to left field scored Tate Jensen in the bottom of the seventh inning as the host Draughn baseball team clinched a third …
Not undefeated No. 1 seed West McDowell. Not defending champion East Burke in a second Foothills Athletic Conference tournament road game in as many days. And not four home runs by that East Burke …
Fourth-year assistant coach Dax Bostian is Patton’s new varsity boys basketball head coach, PHS principal Dillon Sain announced on Wednesday afternoon in a press release. Bostian, who is the Patton …
One morning at breakfast a while back I was talking with Lawson Callahan, proprietor of Pat’s Snack Bar, about old cars. It turns out that he has been the keeper of a certain old Ford for a long …
The Burke County Health Department’s Environmental Health division regularly inspects restaurants, food trucks, food stands, school cafeterias, and other food establishments. The frequency of …
Editor's Note: Reviews are based on a single, unannounced, and anonymous visit. Your experience may differ from what is presented here. The evening was getting late when we decided to make our way to …
This month, we’re diving into YOUR questions about wine. I selected four questions that were sent to me to answer this month. I welcome your future questions for future FAQ articles. You can reach …
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We’re not fooling around. The Paper’s editorial team of experienced reporters is led by Bill Poteat. Bill is a former editor & political …
The Paper is a blend of a registered LLC with non-profit 501(c)3 fiscal sponsors. The Paper is supported by the community through memberships …
Serving the heart of Burke County (including Lake James, Glen Alpine, Morganton, Drexel, Valdese, Rutherford College and more), The Paper is …
Morganton Media Group, LLC (MMG, dba The Paper) was founded in August 2022 to meet the escalating demand in greater Burke County for a reliable …
BILL POTEAT: The last column I wrote for a strictly Burke County audience was published on the morning of Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 9, 1999. …
MARTY QUEEN: I’m a McDowell County boy, born in Marion and raised in Nebo.I spent 30 years working at the newspaper in my hometown, so …
ANGELA KUPER COPELAND: Back in the land of lighting bugs, magnolia trees, and sweet tea. After living out of the Carolinas for more than 30 …
PAUL SCHENKEL: When after nearly 12 years I said goodbye to Burke County’s sports community in December 2021, it was among the hardest things …
JOSH MCKINNEY: Who says you can't go home? Thankfully, I've been given that opportunity... as the assistant sports editor of The Paper. Some of …
SAYDIE BEAN: "My college career is coming to a close after three long memorable years at Western Carolina University." Bean, who had served as a …
SANDRA WILKERSON QUEEN: Once upon a time, there was a young girl who believed her second-grade teacher when that teacher told her she was a good …
PAM WALKER: My arrival in Burke County was many years ago although it seems like yesterday (corny but true). My then 2-year-old now has a …
