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Disaster Survivor Assistance locations in Burke County

Oct 21, 2024

FEMA Disaster Survivors Assistance (DSA) personnel will be present at various locations throughout Burke County to aid residents with getting …

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opens in Morganton

Oct 21, 2024

In response to Hurricane Helene, Burke County Government, in partnership with FEMA, opened a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) on Sunday, Oct. 20.

Councilman Glenn Harvey’s ‘confidential’ emails expose behind-the-scenes conflicts

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Councilman Glenn Harvey’s ‘confidential’ emails expose behind-the-scenes conflicts

By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter
Oct 19, 2024

Valdese Town Councilman Glenn Harvey engaged in an email stream totaling 46 over seven days, with nine emails addressing internal disputes and…

Aldermen, volunteers lead Glen Alpine's resilient response to Hurricane Helene

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Aldermen, volunteers lead Glen Alpine's resilient response to Hurricane Helene

By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter
Oct 19, 2024

If the impacts of Hurricane Helene have taught Burke County residents anything, it is that small towns like Glen Alpine come together for the …

Inside UNC Health Blue Ridge's response to Hurricane Helene

Inside UNC Health Blue Ridge's response to Hurricane Helene

By NATHANAEL EURE Staff Writer
Oct 19, 2024

As Hurricane Helene struck Burke County, UNC Health Blue Ridge activated a well-coordinated emergency response, relying on advanced planning a…

Around Burke for Oct. 19

Oct 19, 2024

A roundup of activities and dates of interest to Burke County residents.

Cedarbrook Apartment community bands together after the storm

Cedarbrook Apartment community bands together after the storm

By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter
Oct 19, 2024

Hurricane Helene swept through Burke County, leaving stories of destruction and pain, but some untold stories may just warm your heart.

Local events coordinator leads Burke County hurricane relief effort

Local events coordinator leads Burke County hurricane relief effort

By SANDRA WILKERSON QUEEN Arts & Entertainment Editor
Oct 19, 2024

Carlos Foster, organizer of a local charity fundraiser, Dancing With the Stars, has once again answered the call to help his community in West…

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County Commission Quotebook

County Commission Quotebook

By MARTY QUEEN Senior Reporter
Oct 19, 2024

Notable quotes from Tuesday’s Burke Board of Commissioners meeting.

School board revises calendar, employee compensation

School board revises calendar, employee compensation

By CHARDA PEARSON Education and Business Reporter
Oct 19, 2024

This week's special board meeting at the Olive Hill Resource Center discussed changes to the Burke County Public Schools calendar in response …

Drug and Homeless Task Force expands support for struggling residents

Drug and Homeless Task Force expands support for struggling residents

By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter
Oct 19, 2024

Valdese's Drug and Homeless Task Force, led by Police Chief Marc Sharpe, has implemented a transportation program to assist homeless individua…

Burke hotels booked for months following Hurricane Helene

Burke hotels booked for months following Hurricane Helene

By CHARDA PEARSON Education and Business Reporter
Oct 19, 2024

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, local hotels like Hampton Inn and Sleep Inn are accommodating frontline workers and displaced families, …

PET OF THE WEEK

PET OF THE WEEK

Oct 19, 2024

Meet Paws, a charming adult bobtail cat who has spent most of his life in the confinement of a kennel. Despite his limited space, Paws has dev…

Tensions rise as aldermen discuss their roles, mayor's authority

Tensions rise as aldermen discuss their roles, mayor's authority

By ANGELA KUPER COPELAND Editor
Oct 19, 2024

A discussion of who can do what go heated, sparking tension among the Glen Alpine aldermen.

BUCM Director: Homeless not accepted at county's emergency shelter

BUCM Director: Homeless not accepted at county's emergency shelter

By MARTY QUEEN Senior Reporter
Oct 19, 2024

Burke United Christian Ministries Executive Director Alice Horton said Burke County officials refused to allow homeless people in the emergenc…

Bright Star Touring Theater coming to the library on Monday

Bright Star Touring Theater coming to the library on Monday

Oct 19, 2024

Bright Star Touring Theater will be returning to Burke County on Monday, Oct. 21, at the Morganton Public Library for a 6 p.m. presentation of…

Burke Community Foundation establishes $100K Disaster Relief Fund

Burke Community Foundation establishes $100K Disaster Relief Fund

By BILL POTEAT Editor Emeritus
Oct 19, 2024

The Burke County Community Foundation has established a Disaster Relief Fund to assist local nonprofits in addressing the aftermath of Hurrica…

New Director of Communications weathers Hurricane Helene upon arrival

New Director of Communications weathers Hurricane Helene upon arrival

By CHARDA PEARSON Education and Business Reporter
Oct 19, 2024

Emily Cunard, the first Director of Communications at North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) Morganton, faced challenges rel…

Heroes hailed as Burke begins gritty recovery from Helene

Heroes hailed as Burke begins gritty recovery from Helene

By MARTY QUEEN Senior Reporter
Oct 19, 2024

County Manager Brian Epley briefed the commissioners on Burke’s response to the storm, and the board recognized the heroic efforts of county s…

Early voting in Burke 16% ahead of 2020

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Early voting in Burke 16% ahead of 2020

By THE PAPER STAFF
Oct 18, 2024

North Carolinians set a record on the first day of early voting in the state, casting 353,166 ballots on Thursday and becoming the second batt…

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Dogwood Health Trust announces more than $30M for WNC

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Oct 17, 2024

Dogwood Health Trust announces more than $30 million in initial relief funding for the unnatural devastation across Western North Carolina (WN…

Ingles Essentials Giveaway

Ingles Essentials Giveaway

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Oct 17, 2024

Ingles employee Mark Perrou is one of several team members who helped distribute bags of food and other essentials in the parking lot of the c…

Rotary Club of Valdese

Rotary Club of Valdese

Oct 17, 2024

The Rev. Bill Roberts, Elsie Whisenant, Dr. John Lafferty, and Meredith Beynat did a fantastic job of keeping the Rotary Club of Valdese up to…

Burke United Way's hurricane relief efforts get $100K boost from Leviton Foundation

Burke United Way's hurricane relief efforts get $100K boost from Leviton Foundation

Oct 14, 2024

Burke County United Way (BCUW) has received a generous donation of $100,000 from The Leviton Foundation to aid in relief efforts for those imp…

Rutherford College audit reveals 'excellent financial condition'

Rutherford College audit reveals 'excellent financial condition'

By BILL POTEAT Editor Emeritus
Oct 12, 2024

Rutherford College received a clean bill of financial health during the presentation of the Fiscal Year 2023 audit report by Robert Brown of B…

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Oct 12, 2024

Hello there, I’m Felix. I’m still young, full of energy and curiosity. Life’s thrown me a curveball, but I’m sweet, friendly, and gentle. I’m …

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