A new Sheetz convenience store is under construction in west Morganton at the intersection of Freedom Boulevard and Hwy. 70. Sheetz officials have not responded to questions from  The Paper …

Locally-owned furniture manufacturer EJ Victor may be best known for the superior craftsmanship of their goods, but the company is also noted for their generous spirit in giving to the Burke County …

Morganton’s Overmountain Cycles has shifted gears and moved to a new location. The business, formerly located at 313 N. Green St., now occupies a space at 510 N. Green St.  Owner Michael …

When it comes to buying a home, many people believe that they can handle the process on their own. They may think that they can find the perfect property, negotiate a good price, and handle all the …

The duration that Burke County homes stayed on the market increased modestly in October to an average of 42.7 days, compared to 37 days in September. This data, sourced from the St. Louis Federal …

Good news! The interest rates are beginning to come down. On Tuesday of this week, the rate went to 7.4%. Of course, this rate is dependent on the type of loan, the length of loan, and the buyer’s …

A visit to Food Matters in Morganton is like a trip to the sort of classic, small Southern grocery store many of us remember from our childhoods in the 1960s and '70s. The grocery outlet has a warm, …

A local collaboration has led Denver, N.C. resident and TV personality Nicholas Calo to partner with South Mountain Distilling Co. in Rutherford College to join forces to produce a new brand of …

Students at Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) are taking advantage of an opportunity to receive job-specific training and a tuition-free education aimed at career advancement and …

Thirty five new Burke County businesses registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State in October, a slight drop from the previous month. Of these,  two carry Connelly Springs addresses, …

Kyle Coffino of Sherrills Ford has recently been admitted to the North Carolina Bar and will practice law in the Foothills region as a staff attorney for Legal Aid of North Carolina Legal Aid …

Returning for 2023, the Burke County Chamber of Commerce is launching a program to support independently-owned/small businesses. Beginning in November, the Chamber will kick off marketing efforts …

For Morganton, the wait for that well-poured pint is almost over, and according to Jim Toner, the wait will be worth it. Jim and his wife, Iris, will open Toner’s Irish Pub in downtown …

Burke County realtors are standing firm in their conviction that local home sellers are well served, fairly and honestly, in light of the recent court ruling that the National Association of Realtors …

Rachel Weiland grew up with a dad who taught her how to manage her money, how to budget, and how to save. Now, she is passing that knowledge along to others, helping them develop plans to reach their …

Markie James has always had a heart for animals. “My parents have pictures of me in diapers sitting inside of the doghouse with the puppies,” she said.  Now, James gets to play with puppies …

As 2023 President of the Burke County Board of Realtors ®, I have had the honor of serving this great community in a unique capacity this year. I have spent time representing our local board on the …

Walk into JD’s Smokehouse on Malcolm Boulevard and you immediately feel the family atmosphere that has been hand-crafted by owners Debbie Hawn Goare and Jim Goare.  The staff has that good ole …

In the meantime, the Mortgage Banking Association baseline forecast sees mortgage rates at the end of 2024 at 6.1%, dropping to 5.5% at the end of 2025. This decline is expected as the economy slows, inflation lowers, and the spread between mortgage and Treasury rates narrows.

Thirty nine new Burke County businesses registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State in September. The new business registrations bring the total of Burke County licenses to 407 for January through September 2023. Here's where and what they are ...

Burke County's unemployment for August was measured at 3.5% by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The measurement includes all persons in the civilian non-institutional population ages 16 and order …

The median number of days property listings spent on the market in Burke County dipped to 37 in September from 38 the previous month, according to Realtor.com The lowest number of days in recent …

Morganton-based luxury casegoods and upholstery manufacturer EJ Victor recently named  Ben Radoll as Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and New Business Development. As SVP of …

Doctors Kim and Anna Edhegard saw patients in Maryland, Alaska, and Washington, D.C., but the husband and wife, both board-certified dermatologists, didn’t find “home” until they came to …

The real estate market in 2023 was expected to be more balanced and predictable than in recent years.  We still saw home prices rising but at a slower pace than in 2021 and 2022. This is due to …