Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), who represents Burke County in the U.S. House of Representatives, released the following statement:  “I will be retiring from Congress at the end of my …

Shortly after taking the oath of office as new Valdese Town Council Members, Glenn Harvey, Gary Ogle and Heather Ward wasted no time Monday night in hiring an interim Town Manager to replace Seth …

If the enthusiasm level of Burke County’s passenger rail supporters is any indication, the train could be headed this way. A crowd braved a chilly evening at the Historic Morganton Depot for a meeting and gala hosted by Waiting for the Train, a local group organized to drum up support for the return of passenger rail service to the area for the first time since 1975.  …

Clerking for a city the size of Morganton is a job that requires a high energy level, a desire to work with the public, and — perhaps most importantly — a strong dedication to serving the citizens. …

This year’s “State of Local News Project,” an exhaustive study on the health of local news nationally, listed The Paper among emerging news outlets deemed  “shining examples of news organizations that are showing promise for the future.” …

The bright red portion of the North Carolina Drought Management’s map of the state started as a thin, crimson streak across the southernmost counties, but has steadily inched northward over the …

JJ Musgrove is settling into his undecorated office at the Community Foundation of Burke County, but he is already thinking about the future of the organization under his leadership and the impact he would like to see it make …

Morganton's Emergency Shelter Network is still accepting volunteers to help out with Warming Nights this winter – evenings when the temperature is expected to fall to 15 degrees or below. Pastor …

Three Burke County Commission seats, four seats on the Board of Education, and the county’s Register of Deeds position will all be on the ballot for the Tuesday, March 5, primary election. Filing …

The latest news from the Children’s Library: If you missed the Holly Jolly Paint Party at the Valdese Public Library this weekend, you still have two chances for some holiday fun at your local …