Here are the marriage licenses issued during the month of March provided by the Burke County  Register of Deeds :  Zulma Nely Bamaca Ramirez   to   Manuel Cux Vicente  Cesar …

The following births were recorded in March at the Burke County  Register of Deeds . Kacie Lynn Bowman & Robert Daniel Abee, a boy — Jensen Daniel Abee Kaitlin Devone Taylor & Joel …

AMOREM, a local nonprofit hospice provider which resulted from the merger of Burke Hospice and Palliative Care and Caldwell Hospice Palliative Care, has hired a new director of development. Ashley …

What do blueberry cobbler and scrap metal have in common? They were key ingredients in bringing together a couple who’ve melded their diverse interests into a recipe for success. So if you happen …

EJ Victor introduces the Litchfield collection, blending traditional elegance with modern sophistication, at the Spring 2024 High Point Furniture Market.

New Burke County businesses registering in March with the North Carolina Secretary of State's office totaled 43, off 17% from the previous month. The March activity brings to 154 the number of new …

Burke County United Way Executive Director Maureen “Mo” Schwind has had numerous opportunities over the years to put her education and experience to work in larger, more metropolitan communities. …

With the development of a new strategic plan following the advent of the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020, Burke County United Way established the following programs: Financial Empowerment Program This is a …

The year 2023 brought many new and exciting challenges to Burke County, including 18 new registered businesses with the Burke County Chamber of Commerce. According to the 2022 Census, there are 1,499 …

Nothing can fire up local interest more than news about new restaurants, or, barring that, rumors about new restaurants. Here’s what we at The Paper know about new restaurants coming to Burke …

Explore the unfolding drama in Downtown Morganton as Root & Vine, The Grind, and Bella Vino face employee walkouts, inspection violations, and lawsuits.

Here are the marriage licenses issued during the month of February provided by the Burke County  Register of Deeds :  Kirston Marshall Angell   to    Lindsay Grace Evans …

The following births were recorded in February at the Burke County  Register of Deeds . Aya A Ramadan & Bassam A Aljarrah, a girl — Julie Bassam Aljarrah Tiffany Caroline Bentley & …

On a typical day, about 160 people come to the emergency rooms at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton and Valdese. Some come by ambulance following motor vehicle accidents or heart attacks, while …

Fifty-two new Burke County businesses registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State in February, slightly down from the previous month. Entities registering included 11 from Connelly …

Root & Vine, a popular Morganton restaurant, ends a legal tussle and prepares for a grand relocation to 216 E. Union St.

No one can accuse Melaina Rhoney of being either hard-hearted or lazy.  The Burke County native, owner and chief executive officer of A Caring Alternative, has been extending a helping hand to …

Median listing price for homes listed for sale in Burke County rose to  $332,475 in January 2024, up from $317,450 in December 2023, according to Realtor.com In January there were 115 homes …

As Black History Month comes to an end, The Paper wants to recognize Burke County's black-owned businesses of all types. Whether you are looking for a place to eat, a photographer, or to shop for apparel — here is a list of businesses that you can support. 

Ashley Lindsey’s budding business, Lulah’s Cinnamon Rolls, was born from a new momma’s craving.  “It was just after my first daughter’s birth,” Lindsey said, “and I really wanted a …

The City of Morganton issued 140 building permits in January for residential and commercial projects totaling $4.57 million. The permits specified electrical, mechanical plumbing, and signage …

Ashley Lindsey used her science background (she worked in the medical field before becoming a stay-at-home mom) to adjust and perfect her cinnamon roll unique formula.  “I still pull from that …

The Marigold Beanie has been declared a prize winner by Our State Magazine. Say what? The beanie, produced through a collaborative effort involving The Carolina Textile District, Fonta Flora Brewery, …

Students in Ed Hallyburton’s CTE classes at East Burke High School mean business. The highly-motivated teens who enroll in Hallyburton’s Sports Event Marketing, Computer Science Principles, and Business Essentials classes already have their eyes trained on successful futures. 

Freedom High School's innovative nursing program in rural Western North Carolina is setting the stage for high school seniors to embark on promising healthcare careers. With comprehensive training in nursing fundamentals, students are not just preparing for certification exams but are becoming career-ready professionals, poised to make a significant impact in the healthcare field. Discover how this program is nurturing the next generation of nurse aids and registered nurses, ready to serve their community.