What will revaluation mean for your property? Where will home-health patients turn next? Here are five stories to watch for in the Saturday, Oct. 24, edition of The Paper.
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YOUR PROPERTY VALUE VS. TAX BILL
Burke’s 2027 revaluation is taking shape, but a new assessment doesn’t automatically mean higher taxes. We explain how the county will calculate property values and what homeowners should check in their records before those numbers become the basis for next year’s bills.
A HOME-HEALTH PROVIDER IS CLOSING. WHAT NOW?
Atrium Health at Home Blue Ridge will end service Nov. 13, requiring its patients to transition to other providers. The agency serves Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, and McDowell counties. We report what families have been told, the reasons given for the closure, and the questions still unanswered.
WHEN THE SEWER SYSTEM CAN'T KEEP UP
An estimated 870,000 gallons of sewage and floodwater spilled in Morganton and Drexel. Officials expect minimal environmental impact, but say the overflows underscore the need for upgrades. We examine the weak spots, planned repairs, and funding still needed for Drexel’s proposed $15 million project.
53 YEARS OF PAWS, PEOPLE, STORIES
Farm calls in a Volkswagen bus. Payments in pies and moonshine. Dr. Donald Hemstreet has no shortage of stories. Our Burke Neighbor profile explores the humor, compassion, and human connections behind his decades of caring for animals and the people who love them.
WHERE THE TREATS ARE THIS HALLOWEEN
Dancing witches in Morganton. Lantern-lit stories in Valdese. A space-themed celebration in Granite Falls. Our roundup of free, family-friendly Halloween events across Burke and Caldwell has the dates, times, and places to help you plan before the candy bags come out.
DIFFERENT SCHOOLS. SAME SIDE OF THE NET.
They starred at Draughn and East Burke. Now Bailey Mozeley, Lyrical Edwards, and Addy Fortenberry are winning together at Caldwell Tech. Meet the Burke County trio helping the Cobras chase postseason success while renewing old connections and enjoying the chance to play close to home.
Read the full stories in tomorrow’s edition of The Paper.
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