A jury unanimously awarded Bella Vino's owner $705,000 in the contentious, two-week trial against the City Morganton that pitted City officials against the downtown Morganton restaurant. As of press …

After two weeks of testimony, the Bella Vino vs. City of Morganton trial has concluded, leaving the jury to deliberate on whether the city breached its lease with Bella Vino's owner, Emmanuel …

Alder Springs, an independent living apartment community for the deaf and blind in Morganton, is gearing up for a major expansion. Fundraising is underway to finance the construction of a second …

Charlotte Water seeks to grab 30 million additional gallons withdrawal from the Catawba Basin, sparking substantial Burke County opposition during a public meeting in Hickory. Concerns were voiced …

Rutherford College Town Council has unanimously passed a resolution opposing Charlotte's proposed interbasin water transfer of 30 million gallons daily from the Catawba to the Rocky River Basin. …

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 …

The City of Morganton’s North Green Street Streetscape Project continues to ease on down the road and may be ready to enter the bidding phase by the end of the year. The city learned last week it …

Look up the word “attrition” in a dictionary and you will find the following definition: “a reduction or decrease in numbers, size, or strength.”  But read a little further, and you’ll …

Every Monday morning, Bob Erwin and his wife, Alice, park their car behind the Burke Senior Center and load the cargo bay with insulated bags containing hot, nutritious, meals. Then, the duo begins …

No, Burke County did not lie within the path of totality for Monday’s solar eclipse – the moon’s coverage of the sun maxed out at about 85 percent. And no, the sky was not crystal clear as it …

Saturday's edition pays tribute to Morganton resident Billy Joe Patton's 70th Anniversary of his remarkable accomplishments in the 1954 Masters. The package from The Paper Sports Editor Paul Schenkel …

Morganton’s weekly TGIF summer music lineup typically brings a wide variety of festive sounds to downtown, and 2024 is no exception. This year’s lineup includes everything from Latin-infused rock …

A school bus accident on Johnson Bridge Road in eastern Burke County early this morning has resulted in at least one injury.

In Burke County, a $42 million state grant for a new school stirs controversy, pitting progress against tradition in Icard and Hildebran.

Glen Alpine Mayor Bob Benfield announced Thursday, March 28, that he is stepping down as mayor halfway through his second term due to family health concerns. His last official day is Sunday, March …

The story of Burke County’s African American community is extensive, filled with seemingly insurmountable difficulties, proud achievements, and breathtaking courage. Dr. Leslie Dula McKesson is …

Freedom High School's long-standing teacher Daniel Gutierrez has been named Burke County Public School's 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year. A group of teachers and Burke County School officials surprised …

Motorists driving near the new Sheetz convenience store located at the corner of US 70 and Independence Boulevard will have to put up with some traffic disruptions for the next week or so. Those …

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, …

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 …

As a young man fresh out of college, full of energy and ideas, Allen Fullwood could have gone most anywhere and done most anything. Fortunately for Burke County, he came home. What followed after the …

Burke County struggles with a high percentage of Opportunity Youth, ranking 95th out of 100 in North Carolina. Despite a thriving tourism industry and progressive educational initiatives, 20.5% of young people aged 16-25 are disconnected from both work and education.

A national cybersecurity breach at Optum's Change Healthcare, a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary, wreaks havoc on Burke County's healthcare landscape. The attack, ongoing since Wednesday, Feb. 21, has crippled essential services, causing local disruptions in processing insurance claims and prescription orders

Attend the Rotary Club of Morganton's annual Pancake Breakfast & Silent Auction on Saturday at the Morganton Community House. Enjoy fresh pancakes, bacon, sausage, and more, while bidding on unique auction items like art, experiences, and local treasures.

Valdese Council came together for another installment of an agenda review meeting on Monday, Feb. 26, in preparation for their upcoming regular monthly meeting.  Among the proposed 11 agenda …