Valdese leaders will discuss tax incentives related to Project Arlington, Burke County’s latest push for economic growth, at Monday’s meeting.
- By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media
The council voted to schedule a public hearing on Project Arlington for Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. and gave town staff the greenlight to pursue construction bids for the playground.
- By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
While other civic clubs are shrinking or disappearing, Valdese Rotary is going strong. What is their secret?
- By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
While other civic clubs are shrinking or disappearing, Valdese Rotary is going strong. What is their secret?
- By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media
Valdese officials found a way to cover a $14 million project to strengthen its water treatment plant that will, ultimately, only cost about $2.3 million out-of-pocket.
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The 51st annual Waldensian Festival is now in the books. Held annually in August, the two-day event began as the “Festival of the Glorious Return” to commemorate one of the most important dates in Waldensian history.
- By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media
After eight years of discussions and debates, Valdese officials will break ground on a building for its police and fire departments next month.
- Angela K. Copeland
The 51st Waldensian Festival — Friday, Aug. 7, and Saturday, Aug. 8 — is one of Valdese’s signature celebrations, drawing more than 15,000 visitors and residents for a two-day tribute to the town’s unique heritage.
- By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media
Next week, festival-goers will get a little preview of Cafe Sabai in downtown Valdese with a two-day soft opening during the Waldensian Festival.
- By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
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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One key hurdle still must be cleared: Town officials go before the Local Government Commission (LGC) on Tuesday, Aug. 4, for final loan approval.
- By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media
Valdese leaders will decide Monday whether to move forward with the proposed $10.83 million public safety facility or go back to the drawing board.
- By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media
Next week, festival-goers will get a little preview of Cafe Sabai in downtown Valdese with a two-day soft opening during the Waldensian Festival.
- By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
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.
- By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media
It is now official: Constructing a combination police and fire station in Valdese will cost no more than $10,830,000 with a contingency fund of $600,000.
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