The first full week of the month is typically filled with municipal meetings of Burke’s elected officials. May is no different. Below is a snapshot of what is expected to be discussed in each …

Charlotte has been taking millions of gallons of water from the Catawba River system for more than two decades via the interbasin transfer agreement, but the Queen City is apparently thirsty for much …

Here is an update on the ever-changing restaurant situation in Burke County — what’s new, what’s changing, and what may be headed our way. The Grind For weeks, sustained conversation within …

The budgets for the three departments discussed at the Glen Alpine Budget Workshop went line item by line item, down to expected expenses on postage. But what got most aldermen talking was the …

For generations, Wolf Pit Road has provided the easiest access to one of the most popular hiking trails in Burke County — the footpath to the summit of the iconic peak Shortoff. Recently, however, …

Burke County emergency responders and public officials had all hands on deck for a large-scale emergency management exercise on Thursday, May 2.  A total of 22 personnel from Morganton Public …

The Paper is no longer a startup. We have proven the concept, have captured brand awareness, have established the product, and have gained considerable market share in our quest to bring to you a …

Morganton’s rabbits are in a trap, but don’t worry, they’ll be dancing again soon.  “ Folie a Deux, a sHared Madness ,” a recently installed sculpture depicting two rabbits gracefully …

Matt Rodriguez, the new horticulture agent for the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Burke Center, isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty.  With only two weeks on the job, he has already worked with …

There’s been quite a lot of buzz about buzzing insects emerging in 2024, but Burke County might be spared the worst of it. Two types of periodical cicadas are emerging this year — Brood XIX, …

Parents and students gathered for a night of expansive vocabulary on Thursday, April 11, at Oak Ridge Baptist Church in Connelly Springs. This year was the inaugural Homeschoolers Spelling Bee …

The Valdese Town Council met Monday night to set the agenda for its regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 6, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. During the 90-minute meeting, the council reviewed 24 potential …

Debbie Mace absolutely loved her 14-year career as Burke County’s Director of Elections, but when the time came to walk away, she had little trouble letting go. Mace, 65, had already been pondering …

Burke County earns its tagline “Nature’s Playground” by being home to immense outdoor recreation venues parks, local eateries, wineries/breweries, and other attractions.  Capitalizing on …

Barbara Wetsig-Lynam, a leader in designing and executing philanthropic partnerships globally, has been named Executive Director of the newly formed Western North Carolina Journalism Foundation …

The Burke County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Catawba Valley Staffing on Tuesday, April 16, at 339 Sanford Drive in Morganton to celebrate 25 years in business. CEO Wendy Ward cut the ribbon alongside numerous teammates and other supporters....

Quaker Meadows Presbyterian Church will have a Rent-A-Table Yard Sale and Full Breakfast (or breakfast items) on Saturday, May 4, from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call M ary Lou at 828-443-5569 to rent a …

Tune into the popular PBS television series "North Carolina Weekend" to see the familiar sights of Morganton featured in their upcoming episode, "Mountain Splendor." At the beginning of April, the …

Residents of Morganton’s Grace Ridge Retirement Community celebrated National Volunteer Week in a very meaningful way — gathering supplies for use by Options Inc., a local domestic violence and …

The annual Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association (EMGVA) Plant Sale kicked off on Saturday, April 27, from 8 a.m. to noon. The sale hosted a variety of plants from succulents, fruits & …

Throughout the 12-concert TGIF series, more than 10,000 people are expected to descend upon the Historic Burke County Courthouse Square this summer.  Soul Watt kicks off the season Friday, May …

Tensions among the council members were high during the Council Budget Review on Monday night as they addressed how to tackle the half-million-dollar deficit.  The council previously voted …

For more than a year, Burke United Christian Ministries steadfastly prayed for a new home. That prayer was finally answered earlier this week. The mission, which has offered food, support, and …

Valdese Town Council found itself at odds over the best ways to lower the property tax rate to 41.5 cents while at the same time maintaining “essential services,” and health insurance coverage …

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 …