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When Glen Alpine voters cast their ballots, they were asked to choose two names from the four candidates to serve on the board of aldermen. The top vote-getter and fourth place were separated by only …
Tuesday was a good day for the incumbents in Drexel. Mayor Dennis Anthony easily turned back a challenge from Alderman Rick Cline, and Scott Coe and Terry Yount were both returned to the board of …
The winds of change blew strong through Valdese on Tuesday as a trio of challengers were swept onto the Town Council. Heather Ward, Glenn Harvey, and Gary Ogle, who ran as a team called W-H-O, …
The only contested race in the Morganton Municipal election Tuesday ended up lopsided, as City Council incumbent Butch McSwain garnered 80% of the vote to retain his seat representing District 1. …
Tuesday was Election Day in four central Burke municipalities – Valdese, Drexel, Morganton and Glen Alpine – but apparently a lot of registered voters never got the memo. Turnout was …
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7. Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11. It is fitting that the two dates fall so close to each other, for one would not be possible without the other. The millions of men and women who have served our country in the Armed Forces, in times of war and of peace, have made it possible for us to vote.
Six municipalities across Burke County will be selecting leaders in the upcoming “off-year” elections – Glen Alpine, Morganton, Drexel, Valdese, Connelly Springs, and Rhodhiss. The …
Not since 1980 has the Town of Valdese been embroiled in the sort of election-related tension, division, and speculation that are rampant today as a result of the looming municipal vote. If there was …
Early voting began on Thursday, Oct. 19. Voters can cast ballots on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, Nov. 3. Early voters can vote on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m...
To the Editor: I support the Valdese town council members running for reelection: Frances Hildebran, Tim Barus, and Tim Skidmore. Valdese has been my hometown for 62 years. One of my favorite parts …
TO THE EDITOR: The Town of Valdese is a wonderful place that I proudly call home. We have a vibrant downtown which includes a variety of family-owned restaurants and storefronts filled with …
TO THE EDITOR: I have been a resident of Valdese for 18 years, my husband for 37, and our two boys their whole life . These are my individual opinions and what I am about to say is to whom it may …
TO THE EDITOR: The citizens of Valdese have an absolutely great small Southern town in which to live and raise their families. Valdese is in the top 20 towns in North Carolina for low crime …
TO THE EDITOR: Linda and I moved to Raleigh 43 years ago, when I relocated the organization I managed to Research Triangle Park. As many of you know, we were introduced to Valdese in 2005 when …
TO THE EDITOR: I’ve known Dolores Huffman for 40 years and she is a very well-educated person in the field of her endeavors. She cares deeply for the underprivileged and she is a no-nonsense …
TO THE EDITOR: It’s a difficult decision to choose to run for office, as I know. It is an unforgiving, necessary role that has many private victories and many public defeats. It requires being an …
TO THE EDITOR: This letter is addressed to the residents of Morganton. My name is Dolores Huffman and I am running on a write-in vote for District One of the Morganton City Council. I would like to …
Speaking before an audience of community leaders and constituents, two Drexel mayoral candidates and five candidates for Drexel alderman participated in a candidates’ forum at the R. O. Huffman …
This week, The Paper profiles four candidates seeking a seat on the Drexel Board of Aldermen and two candidates competing for Mayor of Drexel. In Drexel, the office of mayor, currently …
CITIZENS OF GLEN ALPINE: It is imperative that you vote November 7, 2023. Do your research… It does not matter if you have known the candidate your entire life. Make sure you know their …
TO THE EDITOR: I am writing to endorse Reid Scott for the Glen Alpine Board of Aldermen. Reid has been a friend of mine for 40 years and is an honorable man with great integrity. Reid was born and …
TO THE EDITOR: I have never wanted to get into politics, but our town has lost its purpose of serving the citizens of Glen Alpine. Glen Alpine has a social club government that looks after themselves …