City taps local committee to help shape Morganton development rules By ALLEN VANNOPPEN allen@thepaper.media Jun 13, 2026 Morganton has named an advisory committee to help draft its new Unified Development Ordinance, a sweeping rewrite of local development rules t…
Morganton seeks $6.7M in grant funding for CoMMA upgrades By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Jun 12, 2026 Morganton leaders are pursuing $6.7 million in federal disaster-recovery funding to renovate CoMMA while also approving traffic safety changes…
CoMMA adds family series, teen theater workshops Jun 6, 2026 CoMMA Performing Arts Center is adding a new series aimed at young audiences and families.
Morganton seeks $6.7M in grant funding for CoMMA upgrades By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Jun 6, 2026 Morganton leaders are pursuing $6.7 million in federal disaster-recovery funding to renovate CoMMA while also approving traffic safety changes…
Morganton eyes steady tax rate with proposed $94M budget By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Jun 6, 2026 Morganton's proposed $94 million budget would keep property taxes the same while addressing continued Hurricane Helene recovery and major capi…
+2 The Industrial Commons: Construction begins on Accelerator Building this summer By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Jun 3, 2026 The Industrial Commons is advancing construction at its future Innovation Campus while also planning for a workforce housing development in Morganton.
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…
+2 The Industrial Commons advances Innovation Campus, workforce housing plans By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media May 30, 2026 The Industrial Commons is advancing construction at its future Innovation Campus while also planning for a workforce housing development in Morganton.
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Morganton construction values top $3.7 million in April May 16, 2026 Morganton approved 123 permits in April with a combined construction value of about $3.71 million.
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 …
Concerts, cocktails, and crowds: TGIF Season tests Morganton's Social District By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media May 9, 2026 Downtown Morganton businesses expect heightened awareness and increased participation in the social district as the TGIF Summer Concert Series…
+3 Mimosa Hills Farm offers riding lessons, horse training, birthday parties, and more By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media May 9, 2026 The property has been in Crosby Norris’ family for four generations, and the 34-year-old has lived there since she was 10.
+2 Morganton approves funding for The Union restaurant, final contract for Bethel Park upgrades By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media May 9, 2026 Morganton city leaders approved $150,000 to support a new downtown restaurant and advanced final improvements at Bethel Park, including a cont…
Morganton takes new approach with developer of proposed 144-unit project By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media May 9, 2026 Morganton officials are advancing a plan to finance a 144-unit affordable housing project through private-backed bonds, aiming to expand housi…
Months into investigation, source of Morganton odors remains mystery By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media May 5, 2026 State investigators have yet to identify the source of odor complaints in Morganton after nearly five months, as residents report recurring sm…
After storm and setbacks, new bike trails ready to roll By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media May 2, 2026 After years of planning, setbacks from Hurricane Helene, and months of recovery work, Burke County’s mountain biking community now has a place…
Months into investigation, source of Morganton odors remains mystery By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media May 2, 2026 State investigators have yet to identify the source of odor complaints in Morganton after nearly five months, as residents report recurring sm…
+2 Downtown cornerstone Gregory Jewelers now up for sale By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media May 1, 2026 Owners Darwin and Debbie Wilder have put Gregory Jewelers on the market. A going out of business sale is planned.Â
Morganton kicks off UDO planning with closed-door discussions By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Apr 30, 2026 Morganton kicked off the process of creating a Unified Development Ordinance this week with stakeholder input. Stakeholders included members o…
+2 Downtown cornerstone Gregory Jewelers now up for sale By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media Apr 25, 2026 Owners Darwin and Debbie Wilder have put Gregory Jewelers on the market. A going out of business sale is planned.Â
Morganton kicks off UDO planning with closed-door discussions By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Apr 25, 2026 Morganton kicked off the process of creating a Unified Development Ordinance this week with stakeholder input. Stakeholders included members o…
+4 Decades later, Pat's Snack Bar still feels like home By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Apr 23, 2026 Since the 1960s, Pat's Snack Bar has remained a beloved community staple where generations of Morgantonians gather for simple food, lasting tr…
Morganton's March construction reports highlight heftier residential investments By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Apr 18, 2026 A wave of large March construction projects, including a $2.8 million boardwalk replacement senior housing investments, drove Morganton's firs…
+4 Decades later, Pat's Snack Bar still feels like home By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Apr 18, 2026 Since the 1960s, Pat's Snack Bar has remained a beloved community staple where generations of Morgantonians gather for simple food, lasting tr…
Morganton kicks off UDO planning with closed-door discussions By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Apr 17, 2026 Stakeholders, which include members of the Planning and Zoning Commission as well as the Board of Adjustment, will begin the initial steps of …
Here's how to access Morganton's new billing system By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media Apr 17, 2026 The City of Morganton's new billing software system will go live on Monday, April 20. Here's how to set up a new account.
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