Burke Animal Resource Center: Dump Truck Destiny Angela K. Copeland Jun 13, 2026 This adorable 1-year-old Belgian Malinois mix weighs in at a perfect 35 pounds and is packed full of love, personality, and fun.Â
Cats' Cradle: Ginny Angela K. Copeland Jun 13, 2026 Ginny is a beautiful medium-haired calico with the longest whiskers you've ever seen.
+2 From seniors to students, Mimosa expands its mission By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media Jun 13, 2026 Editor Emeritus Bill Poteat takes at look at Mimosa Christian Counseling Center and steps it is taking to broaden its outreach in the community.Â
Burke teen places in Top 10 in state pageant FOR THE PAPER Jun 13, 2026 Local teen Phoenix Anderson competed in late May in the National American Miss State Pageant for the title of Miss North Carolina (Miss Divisi…
Asbury honored with Claude Sitton Award BILL POTEAT / THE PAPER Jun 13, 2026 At the May meeting of the board of directors of the History Museum of Burke County, Louis Asbury was named the 2026 recipient of the Claude Si…
Alexander Erwin remembered for service to Burke County By NICK ANDERSON For The Paper Jun 8, 2026 Alexander Erwin, Revolutionary soldier, public official, and legislator, was born in Bucks County, Penn., of Scots-Irish ancestry.
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Friends remember Buddy Fisher as 'calm, generous, devoted' By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media Jun 6, 2026 Editor Emeritus Bill Poteat talks with friends of the late Buddy Fisher about his life and legacy.Â
SALEM HIGH REUNION JAMES ALEXANDER, COL. USAF RETIRED / FOR THE PAPER Jun 6, 2026 The Salem High School Class of 1957 met at Timberwoods Family Restaurant on Saturday, May 23. Those present to cherish our memories were (sitt…
Mimosa Christian Counseling sets yard sale Jun 6, 2026 Mimosa Christian Counseling Center will host a fundraising yard sale at Morganton's First Baptist Church on June 12 and 13.Â
+4 Morganton businesses recognized in annual banquet Angela K. Copeland Jun 6, 2026 Thornwell Books, Toner's Irish Pub, and Thistle & Twig Flowers were honored, along with Lifetime Achievement Award winner Lawson Callahan.Â
WPCC announces temporary pause of cosmetology program Josh McKinney Jun 5, 2026 Western Piedmont Community College will temporarily pause its cosmetology program for the fall 2026 semester, with the program scheduled to re…
UNC Health Blue Ridge receives award for outpatient experience Josh McKinney Jun 5, 2026 UNC Health Blue Ridge’s outpatient experience is among the finest in the nation according to Women’s Choice Award, a trusted referral source f…
Grace Episcopal opens annual grant cycle Angela K. Copeland May 30, 2026 The Vestry of Grace Episcopal Church, the Grace Episcopal Church Foundation distributes grants, for religious, educational, scientific, missio…
+2 New curator brings spirit of service to Burke History Museum By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media May 30, 2026 Editor Emeritus Bill Poteat profiles Corwin Keys, the new curator of the Burke County Museum of History.Â
Bethany Mace brings passion for history to Burke Museum By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media May 30, 2026 A new education director and assistant curator has been hired by the History Museum of Burke County. Bethany Mace is a Burke County native who…
Burke Animal Resource Center: Berry Angela K. Copeland May 30, 2026 She’s good with dogs, house trained, leash trained, and loves having conversations with her humans.Â
Cats' Cradle: Sapphire Angela K. Copeland May 30, 2026 Unlike some cats that prefer solitude, Sapphire enjoys being around people. She often follows her favorite humans from room to room, content s…
Burke County Public Library offers programs for all ages this week Angela K. Copeland May 30, 2026 The following programs can be found at your local Burke County Public Library branches.
Back where it all began: Jesse Bunton turns love of sports into life of service By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media May 30, 2026 Jesse Bunton, a Burke County native, now leads Morganton's athletic programs with a focus on expanding opportunities helping local children gr…
+13 Remember & Honor: Memorial Day 2026 May 26, 2026 Burke County Government held its Memorial Day program Monday, May 25, at the Foothills Higher Education Center in Morganton. The 11 a.m. obser…
PICTURE BURKE PHOTO OF THE WEEK PICTURE BURKE / FOR THE PAPER May 26, 2026 Pictured is the Valdese High School Class of 1938. From left are first row, seated: Iona Wright, Frances Coulter, Thelma Huffman, Parlee Ramse…
Burke Animal Resource Center: Bagel Bite Angela K. Copeland May 23, 2026 He enjoys the finer things in life such as fetch (for cardio), walks (for sniffing purposes only), couch naps (his true calling), and existing…
Cats' Cradle: Buttercup Angela K. Copeland May 23, 2026 If you're looking for a sweet young kitty who will fill your home with love and energy, Buttercup is for you!
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