Ninth-seeded Draughn (24-10) did it again, defeating eighth-seeded Patton (19-6) for the fourth time in 2026 in the second round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association girls volleyball 3A state playoffs on Tuesday in Morganton.Â
The Freedom varsity football team shut out St. Stephens by a 21-0 final during the Patriots' homecoming contest on Oct. 9 in Morganton.
The Freedom varsity football team handed Watauga its first Northwestern Conference loss in nine years on Oct. 2, collecting a 48-14 win in Boone in both teams' league opener.
A time capsule preserving a record of life in Burke County in 2026 was dedicated Friday, Oct. 2, at the Burke County Courthouse as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary observance.
The Patton varsity football team emerged victorious by a 21-7 score at Draughn on Sept. 25, scoring a pair of touchdowns in the second half en route to its first victory of the season. The game was the Wildcats' homecoming contest.
Exciting things have been happening recently for professional athletes with ties to Burke County. An athlete from Morganton recently helped his Minor League Baseball team capture a pair of championships, while another Morganton native wrapped up his third season as a pro dirt bike rider. Oth…
Four local businesses celebrate ribbon-cutting ceremonies with the Burke County Chamber of Commerce.Â
Bones Jones Burgers and Butchery in Morganton hosted the second annual Good Samaritan Smash Pickleball Tournament on its outdoor courts Saturday, Sept. 12, with winners being crowned in five different divisions (three men’s, two women’s). All proceeds from the doubles tournament benefit the …
Morganton’s fifth annual Play Music on the Porch celebration is in the books.
Last week represented the opening week of the 2026 high school football season, with all four of Burke County's varsity teams taking the field on Aug. 20.
The Freedom varsity football team knocked off host Patton by a 33-0 score on Thursday night in a game that was called early in the third quarter due to lightning. Other local football games on Thursday saw East Burke fall to West Iredell by a 43-6 final in Statesville and Draughn suffer a 47…
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