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First United Methodist Church Valdese invites the community to “A Month of Sundays,” a special series of gospel music programs that will be held at 6 p.m. each Sunday in October.
Four local businesses celebrate ribbon-cutting ceremonies with the Burke County Chamber of Commerce.
- By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media
Valdese’s Old Colony Players (OCP) is launching a fundraising campaign to restore the Fred B. Cranford Amphitheater, where the group’s flagship show “From This Day Forward” is performed every year during the summer.
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- By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media
Some streets in Valdese are slated for repair using money from the town’s budget, but an extra 1.75 miles could also be fixed if a federal grant is received.
- By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media
After years of discussion and heavy debates in the last few months, Valdese officials finally broke ground on the site of a new public safety building on Monday.
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Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina transferred 5.6 acres along Micol Creek to Valdese, placing the property into public ownership and securing a piece of the planned Wilderness Gateway State Trail.
- By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media
Valdese’s Old Colony Players (OCP) is launching a fundraising campaign to restore the Fred B. Cranford Amphitheater, where the group’s flagship show “From This Day Forward” is performed every year during the summer.
- By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media
Valdese leaders will discuss tax incentives related to Project Arlington, Burke County’s latest push for economic growth, at Monday’s meeting.
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- By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media
Experience a patriotic celebration of America's 250th year at the Old Rock School in Valdese on Saturday, August 29, from 5-8 p.m. Families can enjoy crafts, an American history meet and greet featuring historical figures like Amelia Earhart and Benjamin Franklin.
- By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media
Next Saturday, families can enjoy a patriotic celebration of America’s 250th year as a nation at the Old Rock School in Valdese with crafts, an American history meet and greet, an outdoors movie, and more.
- 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?
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