Gaston Chapel AME Church was full on Sunday, Oct. 26, although not for the typical service. This particular day commemorated the 90th anniversary of the NAACP Burke County charter, a culmination of special events held throughout the year.

The Morganton, Berry-Chambers-Wright Unit #322 of the American Legion Auxiliary has selected Aniya Williams as the citizen who will attend the Eighty-Sixth Session of ALA Tar Heel Girls State.