+3 Morganton bonsai grower works to make the art accessible to beginners By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Jun 17, 2026 After moving to Burke County, longtime bonsai artist Joe Winkler is growing about 1,000 bonsai trees while working to make the centuries-old a…
For the first time in 62 years, 100 Main St. E in Valdese changes hands By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media Jun 14, 2026 The historic building that housed the 100 Main restaurant in Valdese changed hands for the first time since 1964 last week, passing from the G…
Ingles renovation permit drives Morganton’s $10.1M May total By ALLEN VANNOPPEN allen@thepaper.media Jun 13, 2026 Morganton approved 99 May construction permits totaling more than $10.1 million, led by a nearly $6 million Ingles Market renovation, as comme…
+3 Featured Morganton bonsai grower works to make the art accessible to beginners By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Jun 13, 2026 After moving to Burke County, longtime bonsai artist Joe Winkler is growing about 1,000 bonsai trees while working to make the centuries-old a…
National Trails Day highlights nature's economic impact on Burke By JACOB CHRISTOPHER jacob@thepaper.media Jun 6, 2026 Visitors spent more than $154 million in Burke County in 2024, and local tourism officials and trail advocates say outdoor recreation is one o…
Cannon Pharmacy now part of UNC Health Blue Ridge Angela K. Copeland Jun 6, 2026 Longtime Morganton pharmacist Bruce Cannon is retiring after 40 years, and Cannon Pharmacy is getting a new owner.
+2 Burns, Chapman named 2026 L.A. Dysart Award honorees Angela K. Copeland Jun 6, 2026 The Caldwell Chamber has announced the people who will be honored during the 64th annual L.A. Dysart Awards.
Josh McKinney promoted to Managing Editor of The Paper By ALLEN VANNOPPEN allen@thepaper.media Jun 6, 2026 The Paper, promoted Josh McKinney to managing editor, a newsroom leadership role designed to strengthen daily operations, story planning and c…
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+3 Marquee Cinemas to unveil a modernized theater experience in time for summer By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Jun 2, 2026 Morganton's Marquee Cinemas has completed a $2 million renovation featuring luxury recliners, reserved seating, and decor upgrades ahead of it…
Work trucks on-site but Ingles isn't any closer to opening By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Jun 1, 2026 Though there's been recent activity at Morganton's Ingles, city staff say they have not been notified whether a contractor has been selected f…
From HR profession to wellness coach: How Janna Kropelnicki is changing lives one client at a time By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media May 30, 2026 For Janna Kropelnicki, being a FASTer Way to Fat Loss coach isn’t about the money; it’s about helping others regain confidence, lose fat, and …
+3 Marquee Cinemas to unveil a modernized theater experience in time for summer By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media May 30, 2026 Morganton's Marquee Cinemas has completed a $2 million renovation featuring luxury recliners, reserved seating, and decor upgrades ahead of it…
Work trucks at Ingles, but no sign of getting closer to opening By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media May 30, 2026 Though there's been recent activity at Morganton's Ingles, city staff say they have not been notified whether a contractor has been selected f…
Stitching Chicks expands as needlepoint's popularity surges among younger generations By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media May 30, 2026 Driven by younger generations embracing screen-free hobbies, Morganton’s Stitching Chicks Needlepoint is expanding downtown to meet growing de…
+2 Morganton accountant earns IRS enrolled agent credential Allen VanNoppen May 23, 2026 Andrew Sexton of Morganton and Tanner Rockett of Hickory have earned the IRS enrolled agent credential, strengthening Richey May North Carolin…
Carolina Caring named among Best Place to Work Angela K. Copeland May 23, 2026 Carolina Caring has been named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare for 2026, marking the eighth consecutive year the …
Merrill Mischief owners open new general store in time for Memorial Day weekend By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media May 23, 2026 Merrill Mischief owners Sarah and Craig have opened a new general store in downtown Morganton, expanding its longtime candy and fudge offering…
+3 A calling beneath the surface: Inside Drexel's new faith-based aquatics shop By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media May 23, 2026 Joshua Anderson combined his passion for fishkeeping and Christianity to open Fishers of Men Aquatics, a new specialty fish store in downtown …
+2 Developers break ground on Morganton's new small business park By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media May 23, 2026 Developers Matt Schulte and Mike Folz broke ground on the Romarco Road Business Park in Morganton, a new development designed to provide affor…
+2 Precision Esthetics expands, creating unique beauty hub in downtown Morganton By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media May 23, 2026 Precision Esthetics is expanding into a larger downtown Morganton space, creating a one-stop beauty hub with esthetic treatments, while keepin…
SOFT OPENING TODAY: Merrill Mischief owners open new general store Madison Lipe May 20, 2026 Merrill Mischief owners Sarah and Craig have opened a new general store in downtown Morganton, expanding its longtime candy and fudge offering…
Jerry McKee earns top national honor in psychiatric pharmacy May 16, 2026 Dr. Jerry McKee of Morganton recently received two national honors from the American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists.
+5 Banana Box Grocery: Where best-by dates meet bargains By JACOB CHRISTOPHER jacob@thepaper.media May 16, 2026 In the Banana Box Grocery store in Drexel, which is just a bit larger than a gas station, workers shuffled around on the warm Tuesday afternoo…
Burke County business formations continue to outpace closures in 2026 May 16, 2026 Burke County’s small business economy continued to expand through April, with new business formations still outpacing dissolutions despite a g…
LAKE JAMES MARINA RIBBON CUTTING PAT APPLESON STUDIOS / FOR THE PAPER May 16, 2026 The Burke County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Lake James Marina on Wednesday, April 22. The marina is at 9066 N.C. 126, Neb…
Lenoir's Friendship Ford sold to Tampa Bay company Angela K. Copeland May 16, 2026 Friendship Ford of Lenoir has been sold and renamed CarHeroes Ford.
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