After launching his mobile outdoor theater at the Drexel Fairgrounds during the final weekend in June, Morganton native Rex Willis announced via a Facebook post on Tuesday the three classic movies that his business, The View, will show at the same location over the next few weekends.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held in downtown Drexel on Wednesday morning for the Community of Hands stained glass art project which is going to be located in the Downtown Drexel Park. Speakers for the event included Drexel Mayor Dennis Anthony; Brandon Settlemyre of Settlemyre Nursery; Jos…
All those with an interest in Drexel – its heritage, its history, and its future – are invited to attend the groundbreaking for “A Community of Hands” on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 11:30 a.m. in the Downtown Drexel Park.
All those with an interest in Drexel – its heritage, its history, and its future – are invited to attend the groundbreaking for “A Community of Hands” on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 11:30 a.m. in the Downtown Drexel Park.
The Drexel Board of Aldermen moved forward with a development agreement for 13 townhomes on Burns Street and gave the OK to search for a firm that handles downtown master planning.
Maxine Cooper McCall, a longtime Burke County educator, theatre advocate, historian and philanthropist, has been named Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences’ 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient for her broad public service.
Drexel native Dan Hoyle reflects on how growing up in the small town inspired his lifelong commitment to strengthening the community through his work with Grow With Drexel and public artwork.
For the first time in decades, Burke County residents will have the chance to watch movies under the stars as Morganton native Rex Willis launches his mobile theater this weekend at the Drexel fairgrounds.
Burke County residents can enjoy movies under the stars this weekend as Morganton native Rex Willis launches The View, a mobile outdoor theater, at the Drexel fairgrounds.
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