News Coming Saturday: Change, Choice, and Charged Conversations By THE PAPER STAFF info@thepaper.media Jul 24, 2025 From chalkboards to power grids, this Saturday’s edition is all about rethinking how a community powers up—whether it’s the way we teach our k…
The Paper’s Columnists As local news shrinks nationally, The Paper doubles down on Burke County By ALLEN VANNOPPEN allen@thepaper.media May 11, 2025 Publisher Allen VanNoppen reviews the shifting responsibilities of the news staff and talks about his vision of the future.Â
Burke County Schools UNC Pharmacy School launches STEM program for rural students By THE NEWS STAFF Mar 25, 2025 Rising high school junior and seniors interested in exploring pharmacy as a career have a free opportunity to learn more about it this summer.Â
News Burke County Contractor Dispute: Unpaid Work Allegations Clash with Official Statements By MARTY QUEEN Senior Reporter Mar 1, 2024 Â
News Burke Democratic Women award prizes in democracy essay contest FOR THE PAPER Jan 19, 2024 With their first annual essay contest, members of the Burke County Democratic Women recently visited classes at Freedom and Patton high school…
News Valdese Town Council may name new interim manager Monday night By PAM WALKER Central Burke Reporter Dec 15, 2023 Â
News Drexel’s Industrial Renaissance: Prime Rail-Served Site Poised for Major Client, Boosting Jobs and Local Economy By BILL POTEAT Editor Dec 9, 2023 Â
News Morganton's East Meeting Street Housing Project Faces Delay Due to Legal Snag, City Council Confirms Commitment By MARTY QUEEN Senior Reporter Dec 9, 2023 Â
News Extreme drought conditions now encompass most of Burke County By MARTY QUEEN Senior Reporter, THE PAPER Dec 1, 2023 Â
Archives Who leads The Paper's newsroom? Jan 3, 2023 We’re not fooling around. The Paper’s editorial team of experienced reporters is led by Bill Poteat. Bill is a former editor & political r…
