Thornwell Books is pleased to host an author talk and book signing with Edward Phifer III, author of the recently published, Morganton Aggies: Personal Remembrances. The book brings together …

The first six weeks of his Introduction to Pottery class at Western Piedmont Community College frustrated Glenn Tanzer.  “Centering the clay on the wheel is tough, but I was intrigued enough …

Aries (March 21 - April 19) As spring's promise whispers through the old trees of South Mountains State Park, Aries, let renewal guide your steps. Embrace change with courage, finding new …

The work of Tonja Smith will be featured through Feb. 26 at New Window Gallery in Valdese. The exhibit space is a clever  idea that provides the front display windows of Play It Again Records, …

The Winter Concert Residency at Fonta Flora Brewery continues in February with Morganton local legend Joseph Hasty . The downtown Morganton brewery features an artist throughout the month on …

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 …

The history of the McDowells of Quaker Meadows and their patriotic contribution to the fight against England in the American Revolution was presented by local historian Becca Heacock. Mrs. Heacock is …

Burke County 4-H will be attending the Eastern 4-H Center in Columbia for the 2024 weeklong overnight 4-H Summer Camp. 4-H Summer Camp is for youth ages 9 to 14. The camp consists of 5 overnights in …

Saturday, Feb. 3 Pop-Up Store The Crystal Haven is having a special pop-up store at Two Sassy Sisters Boutique, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.  You can c heck out our latest collection, featuring an …

Find your next best friend at Paws & Pints at Hillman Beer in Morganton from noon to 3 p.m. Mercy Fund Animal Rescue will be onsite with adoptable pets.  Mercy Fund Animal Rescue, Inc. …

Shadows of a Time Gone By is an interpretive exhibit that is the result of a collaboration between the Historic Burke Foundation and Appalachian State University. The exhibit highlights  the …

Don't miss out on the funkadelic vibes of local singer-songwriter Joey Vang and drummer Davante Thomas, performing at The Olive of Morganton beginning at 8 p.m. Originally from Chico, Calif., Yang …

Danny Bernard is a tree whisperer – or maybe a more appropriate way to describe the Morganton man is “stump whisperer.”  Where others see a useless eyesore, Bernard studies a stump and …

Not only can you now purchase distilled liquor at South Mountain Distilling Company on Sunday, but you can also book a tour to learn more about the distilling process.  Tour guides will take you …

When 29 Waldenses arrived in modern-day Valdese in 1893, they came with few possessions and even less familiarity with the area. They traveled across the Atlantic to settle in a place sight …

When Gayle and Ralph Driggers saw the sweet face of golden retriever Maggie on Facebook, they knew they wanted to bring her home. The social media posting told the story of the dog and how her owner …

Dr. Walter Ziffer returns to First Baptist Church Valdese Sat. Jan. 27 to talk about his experiences as a Holocaust survivor. This is his second visit to the church, having presented the first …

Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18): This week, let the historic charm of Henry River Mill Village inspire you. Like the enduring beauty of this village, your resilience will lead to new, exciting chapters. …

In September of 2023, several members of the Rotary Club of Valdese were part of a Waldensian Museum Trip to Italy and Germany. At the Jan. 16 Rotary weekly meeting, six of those travelers visited …

In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. The Old Colony Players will stage …

Thornwell's Book Club #2 will meet at 6 p.m. at the bookstore. They will discuss "The Ten Thousand Doors of January" by Alix E. Harrow. Doesn't fit into your schedule? Thornwell has two other book …

Join Breathe Yoga and Wellness for a cup of ceremonial cacao -- a sacred plant ally that empowers you to tune into your heart center. This beverage is made from pure non-GMO hand ground organic cacao …

Nearly two dozen women, ranging in age from high school to Silver Sneakers, spent six hours with the team at Oak Hill Iron + Wood learning about the entire lifecycle of woodworking, from sawmill to …

Buddy Armour has never been a man to take a shortcut around a challenge.  The Morganton native made his first bank deposit at 8 years old, finished in the top tier of his high school graduating …

Plunging temps and a stiff breeze could not dampen the excitement and anticipation at last weekend’s third annual Lake James Ice Festival.  As the sun began to set over an eerily still and …