News We're Hiring! - General Assignment Reporter Allen VanNoppen 2 hrs ago JOB OPENING: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER Read moreWe're Hiring! - General Assignment Reporter
Burke County Schools Burke County Public Schools shares "6 to 7" ways to win the school year The district decided to play on the “6-7” trend, said Public Relati…
News Burke lawmaker at center of fight over vetoed North Carolina election bill Gov. Josh Stein vetoed House Bill 958, a North Carolina election-la…
Burke County Schools Last week, new and returning students moved in at N.C. School of Science and Math's Morganton campus N.C. School of Science and Math's Morganton campus was busy last we…
News Bart Chapman works to keep Morganton powered, one day at a time Morganton Electric Services Supervisor Bart Chapman reflects on 27 …
The Paper’s Columnists I’m not saying anything, I’m just saying Allen VanNoppen Aug 22, 2026 A real estate developer in Providence, RI cautions against criticiz…
The Paper Editorials Small wins matter Aug 22, 2026 Project Arlington represents something more than 64 jobs, additiona…
The Paper’s Columnists Farewell to the Blue By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media Aug 22, 2026 For Editor Emeritus Bill Poteat, gracefully surrendering the ways o…
The Paper’s Columnists When Warbirds flew over Morganton By DALTON WALTERS For The Paper Aug 22, 2026 An article recounting Morganton's aviation history, highlighting tr…
Third time's the charm as Firecracker 250 finally happens Aug 22, 2026 Tri-County Speedway in Hudson was finally able to host the Firecracker 250 on Saturday, Aug. 15, after the event was postponed twice last month.
Crawdads eye playoff berth despite recent struggles The Hickory Crawdads have stumbled a bit recently, but their strugg…
H.S. FOOTBALL: Patriots roll past Panthers in season opener The Freedom varsity football team knocked off host Patton by a 33-0…
Glen Alpine HOF announces members of 2026 class The Glen Alpine Sports Hall of Fame last week announced the names o…
Hibriten, South Caldwell win $5,000 through T-Mobile program Hibriten High School in Lenoir and South Caldwell High School in Hu…
Culture & Community Phillip Lehn pens a memoir how-to on filmmaking By JACOB CHRISTOPHER jacob@thepaper.media Aug 15, 2026 When Burke County native Phillip Lehn finished writing his book, “The Next Chapter,” he decided to double down, devel…
Culture & Community Catch BAC Open Art Show during Aug. 20 Art Crawl Angela K. Copeland Aug 15, 2026 The Burke Arts Council Open Art Show, showcasing work by local artists across a wide range of media — including paint…
Culture & Community Before CoMMA's opening 40 years ago, there were two girls with a petition By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Aug 14, 2026 As Morganton plans to celebrate the 40th anniversary of CoMMA this fall, two women reflect on their childhood visions…
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 Honey Hog opens Wednesday. Read moreMorganton's BBQ scene shifts as two restaurants close, The Honey Hog opens
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.
Brother-sister duo share their plans to bring The Allard to Valdese Jun 27, 2026 The inside of what was once 100 Main Restaurant & Bar sat empty for six months, but now, passersby may hear the s…
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.
Standard Oyster Company sets high expectations for The Union Marshall’s comment about our dining experience sums it up nicely.
BCPS school cafeterias earn perfect scores in February Round up of sanitation scores at Burke County restaurants, schools,…
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