Editor Emeritus Bill Poteat provides an indepth profile of Bryan Moore, CEO of the Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce.Â
- By JACOB CHRISTOPHER jacob@thepaper.media
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, a Morganton native works to make sure local businesses aren’t left behind or subjected to cyberattacks in its wake.
- By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
Gregory Jewelers in downtown Morganton to reopen under new ownership on Aug. 5.Â
- By ALLEN VANNOPPEN allen@thepaper.media
Burke County entrepreneurs outpaced last year's business formation rate in June with 74 new registrations, resulting in a net gain of 62 entities. The trend aligns with a statewide surge in business formations.
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Richey May North Carolina recently announced the hiring of Victoria Erber as a staff accountant and Yami Otero-Arredondo as an administrative assistant in the Morganton office.
- By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
Longtime owners of the Morganton license plate agency have expanded their customer experience by opening Blue Tag Coffee Co., serving handcrafted drinks and snacks.
- By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
From local spots like The Honey Hog to national chains like Tropical Smoothie Cafe, here are the latest details on new options coming to Morganton’s restaurant scene.
- Allen VanNoppen
Burke Primary Care has added a new provider, a move the practice says will expand access to primary care for patients in Burke County and nearby communities.
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Deluxe Printing Group of Hickory won multiple top honors at the PICA Awards, including Best Printing and Best Catalog, a regional achievement that reflects the strength of commercial printing in western North Carolina.
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A humongous pileated woodpecker, sporting the kind of red crest even Tommy Sain shouldn’t attempt, pauses on a vehicle along Valdese Avenue in Morganton last week — apparently checking whether the car was wood grain, bug-infested, or simply in need of a good pecking. Observers said a good, c…
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