Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein’s visit to Morganton last week included a significant amount of rallying the troops for this fall’s general election, but Stein touched on a number …

The Burke County Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to ask board attorney Chris Campbell’s firm to investigate alleged improper actions by board member Jane Sohovich. Several speakers at …

The divisions in Burke County’s Republican Party were evident both on the ballot and in where candidates awaited the primary election results Tuesday evening. In the county commission race, …

Burke County’s reputation as a conservative county just got turned up a notch. If Tuesday’s Republican primary election results are a prime indicator – and we believe they are – Burke County …

The Burke County Board of Commissioners will look quite a bit different in November after a pair of longtime Republican incumbents were defeated in the primary Tuesday. Current Board Chair Jeff …

The divisions in Burke County’s Republican Party were evident both on the ballot and in where candidates awaited the primary election results Tuesday evening. In the county commission race, three …

In a pivotal Burke County primary, voters chose new faces for the Board of Education and Commissioners, signaling a desire for change.

The best place to get up-to-date results from the 2024 NC Primary Election is at the North Carolina Board of Elections website . Polls close today at 7:30. The state board's website has an election …

It has been said many times that, really, local elections are the most important, and I agree – the effect on me day-to-day, local elections-school board, county commissioners, mayors, etc.-- …

I have always wanted to be active in my community. From a very early age, my parents instilled in me the values of hard work and service to the community. One of the ways I serve my community is by …

Tuesday, March 5, is Primary Election Day in Burke County and across North Carolina. Indeed, Tuesday is “Super Tuesday” as 14 other states are holding primary elections that day, with national …

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein, who is heavily favored to be his party’s nominee in the November election, was in Burke County Tuesday, making the rounds and drumming up support for …

Early voting turnout in Burke County remained higher than in 2020 as of Thursday afternoon. Interim Board of Elections Director Kenny Rhyne reported that 4,096 ballots had been cast as of Thursday …

Score one for democracy. Score one for residents of Burke County exercising their constitutional rights. And score one for a man who decided to challenge the system — and won! Dr. Don Hemstreet …

This week, The Paper features candidate profiles for the six Republicans seeking three seats on the Burke County Board of Education in the upcoming March 5 primary election. In the Eastern …

Name : Wendi Craven District : Eastern How long have you lived in this district? October 2018 Age : 56 Education : BS in Special Education Appalachian State University Master of Arts in School …

Name : Seth P. Hunt Jr. District: Current At-Large Member running At-Large How long have you lived in this district? Made Burke County home in summer of 1995 (nearly 30 years) Age : 64 Years Young …

Name : Jeffrey Reid Beck District : Eastern  How long have you lived in this district? 7 years Age : 26 Education : M.Div. Profession / Work History / Military Service: RGM, and Student …

Name: Jamey Wycoff District: At Large Seat How long have you lived in this district ? I am a lifetime resident of Burke County Age: 45 Education: I graduated from East Burke High School in 1996. I …

Name : Brad Camp District : Western How long have you lived in this district? I have lived in this area for 3 1/2 years, having moved here from another state to provide a better way of life for me …

Name : Susan Jones District : Western District How long have you lived in this district? 26 years (30 in Burke County) Age : 63 Education : B.S. Psychology/Health PE, Gardner-Webb College, M.A. …

The Burke County Chamber of Commerce sponsored a public forum on Feb. 8 for candidates who will appear on the ballot in the March 5 primary election. Representatives from the races for Burke County …

Name : Brian Barrier Age : 52 Education : Freedom High School graduate, 1990 Profession / Work History / Military Service: I joined the U.S. Army immediately following high school as an Aeroscout …

The Paper features candidate profiles for the six Republicans seeking seats on the Burke County Board of Commissioners in the upcoming primary election: Brian Barrier, Jeff Brittain, Johnnie Carswell, Shawn Freeman, Scott Mulwee, Mike Stroud

Name : Jeff Brittain Age : 62 Education : Freedom High School, N.C. State University – BS degree in Electrical Engineering Profession/Work History/Military Service: Vice-President of Engineering …