Burke County Schools Deaf & Blind Pathways Foundation chooses executive director By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media 8 hrs ago After two decades of being a volunteer-run organization, Deaf & Blind Pathways Foundation has hired its first employee: Executive Director Dee Crowe. Read moreDeaf & Blind Pathways Foundation chooses executive director
Culture & Community Historic Hildebran Auditorium takes center stage again Now, 67 years after it was built, the historic Hildebran Municipal …
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Burke County, NC news Wednesday: Learn about Burke's economic development at Coffee & Conversation Burke Development Incorporated President and CEO Brandon Ruppe will…
Burke County, NC news Burke Commissioners weigh housing for workers and seniors The topics of housing availability and the aging population of Burk…
The Paper’s Columnists Can America find its way back to happiness? By LARRY CLARK For The Paper 9 hrs ago Columnist Larry Clark examines America's national happiness quota a…
The Paper’s Columnists Burke County should vote 'NO' on Raleigh’s blank check By JOHNNIE CARSWELL For The Paper Oct 10, 2026 Burke County’s local budget process has generally produced reasonab…
The Paper’s Columnists When wife's out of town, the dogs don't come out to play By JACOB CHRISTOPHER jacob@thepaper.media Oct 10, 2026 Wife’s out of town. Let four days of debauchery and uninhibited bac…
The Paper’s Columnists Around the fire, stories became my inheritance By MICHAEL RENO HARRELL For The Paper Oct 10, 2026 From the time I turned 13, I knew what I wanted to do: entertain fo…
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Draughn, Patton, EB tennis players qualify for regionals The Draughn girls tennis team will send six players to the North Ca…
NCHSAA announces fall championship sites The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) announ…
Tri-County Speedway, HMS to host races tonight Mother Nature postponed the SMART Modified Tour’s annual stop at Tr…
Culture & Community Historic Hildebran Auditorium takes center stage again By ANGELA KUPER COPELAND angela@thepaper.media 10 hrs ago Now, 67 years after it was built, the historic Hildebran Municipal Auditorium has received a series of improvements d…
Culture & Community Saturday, Oct. 17: Marshall Charloff & Purple xPeRIeNCE comes to Lenoir Oct 13, 2026 Marshall Charloff & Purple xPeRIeNCE is the most celebrated tribute to Prince in the world and will bring the sho…
Culture & Community Sunday, Oct. 18: Hickory Choral Society opens 49th season with concert of remembrance, renewal Angela K. Copeland Oct 12, 2026 The program reflects on challenges that have shaped the first 25 years of the 21st century, including Sept. 11, polit…
8 Burke, 2 Caldwell restaurants score perfect 100s in Sept. inspections Oct 6, 2026 Round up of sanitation scores at Burke and Caldwell restaurants, schools, and other establishments. Read more8 Burke, 2 Caldwell restaurants score perfect 100s in Sept. inspections
Morganton's BBQ scene shifts as two restaurants close, The Honey Hog opens Jul 25, 2026 Morganton's barbecue landscape is changing as Butch's BBQ & Breakfast and Boulevard Barbeque close while The Hone…
Sunset Slush of the Blue Ridge to open storefront in Valdese Jul 18, 2026 Fans of Sunset Slush of the Blue Ridge’s Italian ice will soon be able to have the frozen treat year-round with the o…
From Chicken Salad Chick to The Honey Hog, this summer brings new dining options to Morganton Jul 11, 2026 From local spots like The Honey Hog to national chains like Tropical Smoothie Cafe, here are the latest details on ne…
The Allard gives Valdese diners something to anticipate Jul 1, 2026 Most diners want attentive, but not annoying, service. That’s exactly what happened last Sunday at The Allard.
8 Burke, 2 Caldwell restaurants score perfect 100s in Sept. inspections Round up of sanitation scores at Burke and Caldwell restaurants, sc…
August inspections: What score did your favorite restaurant earn? Round up of sanitation scores at Burke and Caldwell restaurants, sc…
The Allard gives Valdese diners something to anticipate Most diners want attentive, but not annoying, service. That’s exact…
8 Burke restaurants post perfect scores in April Round up of sanitation scores at Burke County restaurants, schools,…
Improper food storage, holding temperatures among reasons Hildebran's B&B Food Store earned March's low score Round up of sanitation scores at Burke County restaurants, schools,…
Ono Poke Bowl random review: Does it make the cut? When it comes to food, I enjoy the comfort of familiarity.
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