The annual Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association (EMGVA) Plant Sale kicked off on Saturday, April 27, from 8 a.m. to noon. The sale hosted a variety of plants from succulents, fruits & …

Residents of Morganton’s Grace Ridge Retirement Community celebrated National Volunteer Week in a very meaningful way — gathering supplies for use by Options Inc., a local domestic violence and …

Tensions among the council members were high during the Council Budget Review on Monday night as they addressed how to tackle the half-million-dollar deficit.  The council previously voted …

For more than a year, Burke United Christian Ministries steadfastly prayed for a new home. That prayer was finally answered earlier this week. The mission, which has offered food, support, and …

Throughout the 12-concert TGIF series, more than 10,000 people are expected to descend upon the Historic Burke County Courthouse Square this summer.  Soul Watt kicks off the season Friday, May …

Valdese Town Council found itself at odds over the best ways to lower the property tax rate to 41.5 cents while at the same time maintaining “essential services,” and health insurance coverage …

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein’s visit to Morganton last week included a significant amount of rallying the troops for this fall’s general election, but Stein touched on a number …

Burke County folks are generous when it comes to charities like Friends for Animals, so much so, in fact, that it can be a little overwhelming sometimes for those who volunteer. In addition to …

Burke County residents know that they can depend on the Burke County Sheriff’s Office to handle the job, but what, exactly, do our sheriff deputies do?  To a room of senior citizens during a …

The Burke County Public Library is pleased to announce a special event featuring Betty Bullock, author of the new book, “Spinning Threads: the Story of Michael Erastus Rudisill, Founder of the …

The Burke County Public Library has announced a special Photo Preservation class as part of its Ancestors in the Attic Genealogy Series. Presented by Phillip Heavner from the Burke County …

EDITOR'S NOTE: The Mimosa Christian Counseling Center is celebrating its 20th year in ministry.  May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Who of us have experienced challenges and struggles in our …

The ceremony, held before a backdrop of three wood panels adorned with potted plants and flower wreaths, could have taken place at any of Burke County’s breathtaking outdoor event venues. Instead, the beautiful locale was the grassy courtyard just off Sterling Street, on the lawn of the county courthouse. ..

In 2023, U.S. residents lost a record $10 billion to scammers and fraud schemes, according to the AARP. Scammers often target senior citizens.  Sheriff Robert “Banks” Hinceman spoke about …

Downtown eatery Root & Vine has said farewell for now, but not a goodbye, just until their soft opening on May 1.  Co-owners Aimee Perez and Brian Miller are relocating to their new site at …

The Old Rock School Renovation Project’s Phase Two got a big helping hand — a $485,700 grant. The N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority announced Friday, April 19, that the Town of Valdese has been …

The installation of an external elevator and utility upgrades are forcing the closure of parking spots and back entrances to several businesses in downtown Morganton. Property owners Table Rock LLC …

The Valdese Town Council has a plan to tackle the general fund’s half-million dollar deficit, but lowering the tax rate has proven to be difficult for staff and council.  Councilman Glenn …

Burke United Christian Ministries is moving. The ministry, which has provided food, support, and services to food insecure and unsheltered people for more than two decades at its home on West Union …

A pair of North Carolina School for Science and Mathematics-Morganton students made quite an impression as volunteer interns for the Historic Burke Foundation, and foundation members offered their …

The ‘interim’ is gone from Kenny Rhyne’s job title, and Burke County has a new Director of Elections.  Rhyne, who had served as interim director since October 2023, was sworn in Friday. He …

The Burke County Board of Commissioners has approved the reintroduction of conditional zoning, previously paused since 2021. This decision, crucial for managing local developments, particularly the controversial Great Meadows Megasite

Valdese resident Jesse Keaton has been looking for the “gift of life” for 10 years. What is that gift? A kidney. Keaton’s life dramatically changed when he was diagnosed with Stage 3B kidney …