Old Rock School Rededication Celebration marks completion of fundraiser and renovations By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter Sep 14, 2024 The Old Rock School, located at 400 Main St. W in Valdese, is opening its doors for the long-awaited Rededication Celebration on Saturday, Oct…
+3 Valdese Council Quotebook By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter Sep 14, 2024 Notable quotes from Monday’s Valdese Town Council meeting:
Valdese officers recognized in $20K stolen property investigation By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter Sep 14, 2024 The behind-the-scenes hard work of two Valdese Police Department personnel was recognized before residents and the council Monday night.
Valdese Town Council deliberates over pool structure amid grant and community input By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter Sep 7, 2024 Valdese Town Council revisited the pool structure debate on Wednesday, Sept. 4, during its pre-agenda meeting to compare two potential solutio…
+7 Chaplains volunteer their aid to Valdese officers and community By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter Sep 7, 2024 A local group of volunteer chaplains is teaming up to provide the Town of Valdese and officers emotional support in times of need.
+2 Valdese Council still debating solution to make pool available year-round By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter Aug 31, 2024 Bubble vs. permanent structure: After town council initially favored a permanent aluminum frame structure over a bubble solution for the local…
Valdese to bring homeless BUCM services By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter Aug 24, 2024 The rising unsheltered population in Valdese is being addressed by local organizations through a busing program to provide essential services …
Valdese council approves police dept. site, contracts for public safety revamp By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter Aug 10, 2024 The Valdese public safety project involves separating the police and fire departments into different buildings, with the police department mov…
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Morganton and Valdese shine with safety in workplace awards By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter Aug 10, 2024 Both the City of Morganton and the Town of Valdese have been recognized for their commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, as e…
+4 Collaborative efforts shed light on homelessness and drug issues in Valdese By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter Aug 10, 2024 Valdese Police Chief Marc Sharpe presented an update to the Valdese Town Council on the ongoing work of the Drug and Homelessness Task Force. …
+2 Valdese Council Quotebook Saydie E. Bean Aug 10, 2024 Notable quotes from Monday’s Valdese Town Council meeting:
+2 Bo Weichel appointed as Valdese Interim Town Manager, effective Aug. 23 By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter Aug 5, 2024 Bo Weichel will take on all town manager duties and represent Valdese on various boards until a permanent replacement is found.Â
Reader applauds sensitive coverage of Mr. Quigg in Valdese By LAURA BILL For The Paper Aug 3, 2024 I wanted to write to show my appreciation for the honest but nuanced piece written about Mr. Quigg published in this past Saturday's paper. Wh…
Burke County Meeting Roundup: Elected officials are scheduled to meet Aug 3, 2024 VALDESE TOWN COUNCIL
Valdese allocates funds to oppose Charlotte’s increased water demand By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter Aug 3, 2024 The Town of Valdese is pooling resources to oppose Charlotte's request to double its water draw from the Catawba River Basin, with the Western…
+2 Morganton, Valdese still need to fill key positions By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter Aug 3, 2024 City of Morganton will soon be without a full-time attorney and Valdese continues to search for its next town manager.
Valdese Town Council to adjust budget to oppose Charlotte Water request Jul 31, 2024 Valdese is contributing to a coordinated effort against Charlotte Water’s request to double its water draw from the Catawba River Basin, feari…
'Coffee at the Museum' devoted to Waldensian history By BILL POTEAT Editor Emeritus Jul 31, 2024 One Burke County museum supported another during the "Coffee at the Museum" event dedicated to the Waldensians in Valdese and the upcoming 50t…
+2 Disabled sex offender finds help from an unlikely source: Valdese Police, WPCOG By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter Jul 27, 2024 In this personal account, reporter Saydie E. Bean recounts her experiencing covering the story of Robert Richard Quigg, a disabled recidivist …
+6 Old Rock School announces 'Bluegrass at The Rock' season By SANDRA WILKERSON QUEEN Arts & Entertainment Editor Jul 20, 2024 The Old Rock School in Valdese has announced the 2024-25 lineup for its popular Bluegrass at The Rock concert series. The 473-seat auditorium …
Valdese's Water Projects: Progress and Plans for a sustainable Future By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter Updated Jul 14, 2024 The Valdese-Lenoir project, a multi-million dollar initiative to connect the City of Lenoir and the Town of Valdese through a water transmissi…
Medical driving evaluation and training program Angela K. Copeland Updated Jul 4, 2024 Jan Stephanides is a UNC Health Blue Ridge occupational therapist who serves all of western North Carolina. She is doing a huge service keepin…
+5 Valdese Town Council Quotebook By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter Jun 22, 2024 Valdese resident Eddie Perrou on the council’s accomplishments during public comment.Â
+2 Valdese homeowner property tax bill reduced 20% in approved budget By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter Jun 22, 2024 The Valdese Town Council recently finalized their budget which includes a 41.5 cent property tax rate decrease, a 5% raise for employees, and …
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