Cats’ Cradle fundraiser draws support at Applebee’s Jun 13, 2026 We would like to thank Applebee's manager and staff for hosting Cats' Cradle on a regular basis and for donating 25% of the day's total sales …
Valdese ready to move forward again Jun 11, 2026 A Valdese resident calls for the town to move forward on building a new public safety building.Â
Trump pardoned violent criminals; now he seeks to make them rich Jun 6, 2026 This letter writer accuses the Republican Party of rolling over to the illegal schemes of President Trump.Â
Valdese municipal workers deserve significant raises Jun 3, 2026 This letter writer supports significant raises for Valdese municipal workers.Â
Strong recreation department benefits the entire community May 30, 2026 Ed Jost explains how everyone in a community benefits from a strong recreation program.Â
Valdese should think 'outside the box' for budget solutions May 23, 2026 Alternative ideas are offered for the Valdese municipal budget.Â
Valdese Town Council and municipal workers draw praise May 16, 2026 Valdese resident Angela Watts praises both the Town Council and municipal workers for their service to the small municipality.Â
Ted Hall fondly remembers Zeb Malcolm May 9, 2026 Former Burke County newspaperman looks back fondly on legendary Rutherford College Mayor Zeb Malcolm.Â
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Defense spending out of control in the United States May 2, 2026 U.S. defense budget needs to be adjusted downward.Â
Fluoridated water important to children's dental health Apr 25, 2026 Letter writer speaks out in favor of adding fluoride to water.Â
+2 Burke Lincoln Republicans urge Trump impeachment Apr 18, 2026 Burke Lincoln Republicans call for impeachment of Trump.Â
Dental Society urges continued use of fluoride Apr 8, 2026 The president of the North Carolina Dental Society speakes out in favor of the continued fluoridation of water in Valdese.Â
Poteat speaks the truth while others only whisper Mar 14, 2026 Letter writer Paul Rasmussen responds to two opinion columns in last week's edition fof The Paper.Â
Trump no respect for separation of powers Mar 7, 2026 Letter writer Barbara Aycock questions President Trump's knowledge of and respect for the American Constitution.Â
Do not listen to what Trump says, watch what he does Feb 28, 2026 This letter writer questions President Trump's ongoing actions.Â
Are better qualified school board members needed? Feb 11, 2026 This letter writer questions the school board's response to questions about potential lay-offs.Â
City staff thanked for working during snow storm Feb 7, 2026 Morganton city leaders say "thank you" to the staff for a great performance during the recent snowstorm.Â
City leadership says 'Thank you' Jan 31, 2026 Morganton's leadership team thanks the work force for their performance during last weekend's ice storm.Â
Harvey questions council before meeting Jan 31, 2026 Former Valdese Councilman Glenn Harvey questions the inclusion of an item on the board's consent agenda.Â
Trump is an ongoing embarrassment to America and to democracy Jan 24, 2026 Writer John Flood questions the integrity and purpose of Donald Trump.Â
Trump Administration draws criticism Jan 21, 2026 This writer questions the Trump Administration, particularly the Homeland Security Administration.Â
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