Community Owned. Local News. Burke County, NC.
The Paper newsroom is located in the heart of downtown Morganton at 110 S. Sterling Street. Stop by anytime with story ideas, questions, to meet a reporter, enjoy a cup of coffee, or whatever. A human will answer the phone when you call during business hours. No call center, no transfers to someplace you never heard of speaking to somebody you never met who has not a clue about Burke County. Just us, your fellow community members. Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
110 S Sterling St
Morganton, NC 28655
828-445-8595
Publisher
Allen VanNoppen
828-413-7466
Editor
Bill Poteat
Sports Editor
Paul Schenkel
Senior Reporter, Morganton - Burke County
Marty Queen
Education Reporter
Angela Copeland
Central Burke Reporter
Pam Walker
Director - Business Development
Janina Linens
Advertising & Marketing Coordinator
Devan Berry
Office & Circulation Manager
Lilly Brown