Several weeks ago, The American Adventure Service Corps (TAASC) in Morganton returned from a nearly month-long trip in the Yukon region of Canada, canoeing down the Teslin River.  A group of …

As far as shopping in Burke County goes, Jim’s Indoor Flea Market offers an experience like no other. Jim’s Indoor Flea Market on Highway 70 in Valdese is a melting pot of all types of goods from …

I started my first job at Mountain Burrito in 2020, thanks to a friend and soon-to-be coworker's recommendation. Aside from my first paycheck, I received important experience and life-long friends...

Working in the food industry, or any job requiring customer service, I believe will set any individual up for success in any future career they may pursue. Gaining these skills will help someone …

The “Barbenheimer” opening weekend at the Marquee Cinemas Theatre in downtown Morganton was full of joy, record-breaking sales, and huge amounts of critical acclaim. 

College may not be for everyone, but there are other options that are just a snip away!  Lili Norris is 21 and was enrolled in Western Piedmont Community College’s Cosmetology program for two …

This summer, in between emails, writings, and day-to-day office life, we interns are looking at a couple of getaway trips for the summer (some of which are featured in this week’s artwork). Kai …

The Term Paper staff got to thinking the other day about the things of home they miss when they're away at school -- Saydie in Cullowhee, Kai in Washington, D.C., and Annabella in Concord, N.H.  …

Welcome to the Term Paper! This weekly page will be dedicated to stories from the interns' office, written and edited exclusively by the interns of The Paper.  We will be writing for a broad …