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Morganton accountant earns IRS enrolled agent credential

Business

Morganton accountant earns IRS enrolled agent credential

Allen VanNoppen
May 23, 2026

Andrew Sexton of Morganton and Tanner Rockett of Hickory have earned the IRS enrolled agent credential, strengthening Richey May North Carolina’s ability to provide tax planning, compliance and taxpayer representation services across the region.

Morganton's Joseph Franklin discusses his journey on the pipe organ

Culture & Community

Morganton's Joseph Franklin discusses his journey on the pipe organ

By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media
Apr 18, 2026

Franklin's love for the organ started when he was a child attending First United Methodist Church in Morganton.

App State’s Jewel Davis leads Caldecott Medal selection

Community News

App State’s Jewel Davis leads Caldecott Medal selection

Mar 14, 2026

Appalachian State University’s Jewel Davis read more than 800 children’s books in 2025, searching for the one that would stand above the rest.

App State’s Camp Crinkleroot for children on the autism spectrum set for April 24–26

Burke County Schools

App State’s Camp Crinkleroot for children on the autism spectrum set for April 24–26

FOR THE PAPER
Mar 7, 2026

Appalachian State University’s Camp Crinkleroot, an annual spring day camp for children and youth on the autism spectrum, is now accepting cam…

Two Freedom seniors get full rides to App State

Burke County Schools

Two Freedom seniors get full rides to App State

Feb 28, 2026

Two Freedom High School seniors, Nathaniel Surratt and Jacorian Logan, received four-year, full-ride scholarships to attend Appalachian State University in the fall.

Tina Miller, longtime aging services leader impacting Burke County seniors, to retire

Business

Tina Miller, longtime aging services leader impacting Burke County seniors, to retire

Allen VanNoppen
Feb 14, 2026

Tina Miller, director of the Western Piedmont Council of Governments’ Area Agency on Aging, will retire May 1, 2026, after 28 years. Her work strengthened services for older adults and caregivers in Burke County and surrounding communities.

Burke County native joins YMCA of Catawba Valley leadership team

Business

Burke County native joins YMCA of Catawba Valley leadership team

By THE PAPER STAFF
Nov 15, 2025

The YMCA of Catawba Valley has appointed Jared Huffman as its new Vice President of Finance, effective Nov. 19.

Morganton collaborative strategist to speak at App State

News

Morganton collaborative strategist to speak at App State

By JACOB CHRISTOPHER jacob@thepaper.media
Oct 25, 2025

For Christy Shi Day, the human nervous system has acted as a two-sided coin: first stalling her public-speaking and personal life for years and then providing the tools necessary to serve the community going forward.

Where learning meets leaves: Outdoor classroom sparks joy at Mull

Burke County Schools

Where learning meets leaves: Outdoor classroom sparks joy at Mull

By NATHANAEL EURE Staff Writer
Oct 4, 2025

Reporter Nathanael Eure takes a look at a new outdoor classroom at Mull Elementary which has served as a point of community pride.

Business

App State names new CFO

Sep 6, 2025

Brad Cooper, CPA, CGMA has been appointed chief financial officer at App State after a national search, Chancellor Heather Norris announced Thursday. The appointment is effective Oct. 6.

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Morganton accountant earns IRS enrolled agent credential

Morganton's Joseph Franklin discusses his journey on the pipe organ

App State’s Jewel Davis leads Caldecott Medal selection

App State’s Camp Crinkleroot for children on the autism spectrum set for April 24–26

Two Freedom seniors get full rides to App State

Tina Miller, longtime aging services leader impacting Burke County seniors, to retire

Burke County native joins YMCA of Catawba Valley leadership team

Morganton collaborative strategist to speak at App State

Where learning meets leaves: Outdoor classroom sparks joy at Mull

App State names new CFO

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