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From Burke to prestigious colleges: Latino students lead the way

The Paper’s Columnists

From Burke to prestigious colleges: Latino students lead the way

By CHRISTOPHER PEDRO For The Paper
Jul 5, 2025

Columnist Christopher Pedro salutes local Latino students who are moving on to prestigious national universities.

Rooks excited about chance to run for Ervin's Superior Court seat

Burke County, NC news

Rooks excited about chance to run for Ervin's Superior Court seat

By MARTY QUEEN marty@thepaper.media
Jun 28, 2025

The 56-year-old has been litigating cases in both Superior and District Courts for the last 32 years and has mediated cases since 2008.

Harvey urges Valdese residents to get involved, seek office

Letters to the Editor

Harvey urges Valdese residents to get involved, seek office

By GLENN HARVEY For The Paper
Jun 28, 2025

Valdese Town Councilman Glenn Harvey urges Valdese residents to get involved in town government and run for office.

State auditor appoints new Burke Board of Elections

Burke County, NC news

State auditor appoints new Burke Board of Elections

Jun 25, 2025

The State Board of Elections and State Auditor Dave Boliek appointed new boards of election Tuesday. In Burke County, four of the five previous members will remain on the board.

Valdese incumbents and newcomers unite under ‘Step Up’ campaign

Valdese

Valdese incumbents and newcomers unite under ‘Step Up’ campaign

By SAYDIE E. BEAN saydie@thepaper.media
Jun 13, 2025

Four Valdese residents have announced they will be on the municipal ballot this fall as part of the 'Step Up for Valdese' campaign, aiming to keep the town moving forward.

'Step Up for Valdese' candidates announce campaign

Valdese

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'Step Up for Valdese' candidates announce campaign

Jun 13, 2025

Four Valdese residents, including Melinda Zimmerman, Rexanna Lowman, Shannon Radabaugh, and Keith Huffman, have announced their candidacy for the municipal elections this fall under the 'Step Up for Valdese' campaign.

Melinda Zimmerman to run for Valdese Town Council Ward 2 seat

Valdese

Breaking

Melinda Zimmerman to run for Valdese Town Council Ward 2 seat

By SAYDIE E. BEAN saydie@thepaper.media
Jun 3, 2025

One name has been confirmed for the upcoming Valdese Town Council 2025 ballot— lifelong resident Melinda Zimmerman.

Municipal races on tap for 2025 election season

News

Municipal races on tap for 2025 election season

By MARTY QUEEN Senior Reporter
Dec 31, 2024

The 2024 election cycle is barely over, but Burke County will have some more important decisions to make at the ballot box in 2025.

Director: Everything running smoothly at Burke Board of Elections

News

Director: Everything running smoothly at Burke Board of Elections

By MARTY QUEEN Senior Reporter
Nov 4, 2024

Burke County Board of Elections Director Kenny Rhyne said things were going smoothly Monday afternoon, a day before one of the most contentiou…

Misinformation: A different kind of storm

The Paper Editorials

Misinformation: A different kind of storm

Oct 19, 2024

As if Helene isn’t enough, another dangerous storm is unleashing disruption in western North Carolina. This storm doesn’t destroy homes or bus…

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