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Regional population numbers deserve a second look

The Paper’s Columnists

Regional population numbers deserve a second look

By JOHNNIE CARSWELL For The Paper
Aug 8, 2026

Columnist Johnnie Carswell advises leaders to take a closer look at what population estimates really mean.

The Paper’s Columnists

The week Murphy gave extra kisses

By ANGELA KUPER COPELAND angela@thepaper.media
Aug 8, 2026

Murphy seemed especially affectionate and loving in the days before tragedy struck.

The Paper’s Columnists

Geezers, gravity, and trekking poles

By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
May 2, 2026

The esteemed editor emeritus Bill Poteat reflects on staying on the trail while growing older.

Censorship concerns remain after Burke School Board's written clarification

Burke County Schools

Censorship concerns remain after Burke School Board's written clarification

By ALLEN VANNOPPEN allen@thepaper.media
Jan 17, 2026

The Burke County Board of Education issued a written clarification by email about its decision to revoke special media access for The Paper, following a private meeting and a pending public records request seeking documents related to the board’s Dec. 15 action.

People profiles, restaurant coverage top reader priorities for The Paper in 2025 survey

News

People profiles, restaurant coverage top reader priorities for The Paper in 2025 survey

Allen VanNoppen
Dec 31, 2025

People profiles and restaurant news led readers’ selection for Top Stories for The Paper in 2025, outranking coverage tied to Ingles, local le…

News

People profiles, restaurant coverage top reader priorities for The Paper in 2025 survey

Allen VanNoppen
Dec 27, 2025

People profiles and restaurant news led readers’ selection for Top Stories for The Paper in 2025, outranking coverage tied to Ingles, local le…

As local news crumbles nationwide, The Paper stands strong

The Paper Editorials

As local news crumbles nationwide, The Paper stands strong

Oct 25, 2025

A review of The Paper's efforts to remain strong in the face of a national decline in local news.

Sick, blind, or missing hearing aids -- we still put out a great paper

The Paper’s Columnists

Sick, blind, or missing hearing aids -- we still put out a great paper

By ALLEN VANNOPPEN allen@thepaper.media
Oct 4, 2025

The Paper actually printed last week. But... it was a pretty close call.

Some parting thank yous, and some reasons for worry

The Paper’s Columnists

Some parting thank yous, and some reasons for worry

By HENRY BEALL For The Paper
Aug 16, 2025

In his final column for The Paper, Henry Beall offers some thank yous and raises for causes for alarm.

Kids puzzles prove perplexing for The Paper’s puzzled people

Opinion

Kids puzzles prove perplexing for The Paper’s puzzled people

By ALLEN VANNOPPEN
Publisher
May 3, 2024

An editorial team adds Jumble for Kids puzzles to The Paper, challenging themselves with scrambled words. Reader feedback reveals the puzzles might be too simple.

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Regional population numbers deserve a second look

The week Murphy gave extra kisses

Geezers, gravity, and trekking poles

Censorship concerns remain after Burke School Board's written clarification

People profiles, restaurant coverage top reader priorities for The Paper in 2025 survey

People profiles, restaurant coverage top reader priorities for The Paper in 2025 survey

As local news crumbles nationwide, The Paper stands strong

Sick, blind, or missing hearing aids -- we still put out a great paper

Some parting thank yous, and some reasons for worry

Kids puzzles prove perplexing for The Paper’s puzzled people

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