The Morganton Festival, the last hurrah of summer, was held in downtown Morganton last weekend. Children's rides, crafts, and concerts brought out people by the thousand to the annual event, which first began in 1982. Seen enjoying icy treats on a hot, late-summer afternoon are Brynleigh Nee…
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This year’s Morganton Festival will have a special amusement ride ticket deal in the Kid and Teen Zone!
- By JACOB CHRISTOPHER jacob@thepaper.media
Federal and state funding may pave the way for new affordable housing in Morganton.
- By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
Wells Fargo is planning to close its downtown Morganton branch this November, consolidating operations at its Morganton Plaza location.
- By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
Wells Fargo is planning to close its downtown Morganton branch this November, consolidating operations at its Morganton Plaza location.
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Chicken Salad Chick's new Morganton location will open on Wednesday, marking the second location for Allison Anderson and Sunny Murtaza, who also own the Hickory location.
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Downtown Morganton's Wells Fargo branch will be shifting to a new location this November.
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Kimley-Horn Planner Greg Feldman discusses downtown building design with a community member at the City of Morganton’s most recent Unified Development Ordinance meeting. The Aug. 11 meeting marks the third public session to gather input that will shape Morganton’s development values and prio…
- By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
July's construction roundup shows investments in more options for food and beverages in Morganton, including work for both 7 Brew and The Union American Grill.
- By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
Chicken Salad Chick's new Morganton location will open on Wednesday, marking the second location for Allison Anderson and Sunny Murtaza, who also own the Hickory location.
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Morganton has adopted new citywide regulations on e-bikes, scooters, and other riding devices.
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Morganton City Council approved a 30-lot expansion of the Clover Ridge subdivision. One neighbor raised concerns about traffic and approval before related public hearings.
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Morganton Motions is a compilation of several brief actions from the Morganton City Council's August meeting.
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Morganton has adopted new citywide regulations on e-bikes, scooters, and other riding devices.
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A statewide tourism initiative is showcasing Morganton, Valdese, and Lenoir's local businesses and outdoor attractions as a way to help small towns promote what makes their communities unique.
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