Most Burke child fatalities were caused by birth defects, report shows By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media 10 hrs ago Birth defects were the leading cause of death for Burke County children in 2024, according to the Burke County Local Child Fatality Prevention…
+2 Glen Alpine preps to host America250 Parade By JAYDEN PUPOH jayden@thepaper.media 10 hrs ago On Saturday, July 4, the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday and the town of Glen Alpine will celebrate its own historic milestone…
Burke County navigates a budget with $3.9 million more in expenses in 2026-27 By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media Jun 11, 2026 With expenses about $3.9 million higher this year, Burke County staff proposed a $120.7 million budget for 2026-27 that leaves the property ta…
+3 Empty chairs, growing need: Burke's Meals on Wheels waitlist climbs to more than 500 names By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media Jun 8, 2026 With more and more Burke County seniors want home-delivered meals, Meals on Wheels waitlist grows while participation in other senior nutritio…
Burke County navigates a budget with $3.9 million more in expenses in 2026-27 By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media Jun 6, 2026 With expenses about $3.9 million higher this year, Burke County staff proposed a $120.7 million budget for 2026-27 that leaves the property ta…
+3 Empty chairs, growing need: Burke's Meals on Wheels waitlist climbs to more than 500 names By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media Jun 6, 2026 With more and more Burke County seniors want home-delivered meals, Meals on Wheels waitlist grows while participation in other senior nutritio…
Rains downgrade drought but water restrictions remain By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media May 31, 2026 Last week's rains helped, but Burke County remains in a "Severe" drought.Â
Burke Realtors donate $8K to Hildebran Switch housing project By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media May 30, 2026 Burke County Board of REALTORS ® awarded $8,000 to Open Hearts Place to help launch Phase One of the 44-home Hildebran Switch development, aim…
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+2 Animal advocates call for deeper investigation into neglect case involving more than 160 pigs By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media May 30, 2026 Six people came to the last Burke County commissioners meeting to address ongoing concerns with an animal neglect case involving more than 160…
Higher fees, flat property tax rate proposed in Burke County budget By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media May 26, 2026 The budget is not yet approved. There will be a public hearing on Monday, June 15, at 6 p.m. in the commissioners meeting room at 110 N. Green…
Higher fees, flat property tax rate proposed in Burke County budget By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media May 23, 2026 The budget is not yet approved. There will be a public hearing on Monday, June 15, at 6 p.m. in the commissioners meeting room at 110 N. Green…
Burke commissioners OK steps forward with housing developments in Icard, Valdese By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media May 23, 2026 Commissioners made way for two housing developments at Monday’s meeting, unanimously approving an agreement to help build infrastructure for V…
+2 Open Hearts Place nears start on new workforce housing development By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media May 16, 2026 Open Hearts Place is advancing its 44-home Hildebran Switch development to provide attainable housing for working families in Burke County whi…
Site grading almost complete for Burke's shell building, but pace slows on HR building renovations By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media May 16, 2026 Construction of the county’s shell building in the Burke Business Park is moving along on schedule, but the Human Resources building renovatio…
Helene documentary receives Excellence in Communications Award FOR THE PAPER May 15, 2026 "Remembering Helene" won second place in the Videography category. The documentary was created in partnership by Burke County Government, The …
+3 New group forms to oppose AI data centers in Burke, Catawba By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media May 13, 2026 The group's end goal is a statewide moratorium to pause the creation of data centers, but the first step is approaching county and municipal g…
Burke commissioners hire new Clerk to the Board, Morgan Buchanan By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media May 9, 2026 The Burke County Board of Commissioners appointed Spruce Pines native Morgan Buchanan as the new Clerk to the Board at Monday’s pre-agenda meeting.
County steps in to help build infrastructure for Valdese Bluffs By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media May 9, 2026 A proposed 140-home development in Valdese is moving forward with help from Burke County as local leaders look for ways to address a growing h…
+3 Group opposing AI data centers attends Burke commissioners meeting By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media May 9, 2026 The group's end goal is a statewide moratorium to pause the creation of data centers, but the first step is approaching county and municipal g…
Burke receives $18 million in water funds By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media May 9, 2026 Morganton, Drexel, and Valdese received nearly $18 million from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to strengthen water infrastructure aft…
Breaking Burke commissioners choose new Clerk to the Board By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media May 4, 2026 Burke commissioners unanimously appointed Spruce Pine native Morgan Buchanan as the new Clerk to the Board at Monday's pre-agenda meeting.
County moves toward residential landfill as reliance on Caldwell nears limit By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media May 4, 2026 The county is taking early steps toward building its own landfill for household trash, as officials warn the county’s current system depends o…
Burke County water reports show no violations in 2025 By ALLEN VANNOPPEN allen@thepaper.media May 2, 2026 Annual 2025 drinking water quality reports for Burke County systems and Long View show no reported violations, with detected contaminants rema…
County moves toward residential landfill as reliance on Caldwell nears limit By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media May 2, 2026 The county is taking early steps toward building its own landfill for household trash, as officials warn the county’s current system depends o…
Speakers at public hearing condemn Duke Energy's propsed rate hike By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media Apr 30, 2026 Speakers at a public hearing in Morganton condemn Duke Energy's proposed rate hike.Â
Duke Energy holds public hearing tonight at 7 p.m. on proposed rate increases By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Apr 28, 2026 Duke Energy's proposed 15% rate increase could raise electric bills for many Burke County residents, though impacts will vary depending on whe…
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