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Abigail Taylor: The art of saying 'Yes' a bit less
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Abigail Taylor: The art of saying 'Yes' a bit less

  • By JACOB CHRISTOPHER jacob@thepaper.media

When Abigail Taylor isn’t walking to work at Burke County United Way, or teaching Audio & Visual Production as an adjunct instructor at Western Piedmont Community College, they can be found extracting laughs with Morganton Improv, an improv and sketch comedy group they started in 2018, or head-banging and singing lead vocals in the Asheville-based punk band, Fantømex.

Many Burke residents live above poverty level but still struggle
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Many Burke residents live above poverty level but still struggle

  • By ABIGAIL TAYLOR For The Paper

A new report illustrates the astonishing amount of North Carolina households left without resources to turn to for assistance because they make more income than the Federal Poverty Line to qualify for programs, yet don’t make enough to afford the daily cost of living.

Burke United Way offers assistance for Hurricane Helene recovery
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Burke United Way offers assistance for Hurricane Helene recovery

  • By ABIGAIL TAYLOR For The Paper

Burke County United Way (BCUW) has initiated an online application process to aid residents impacted by Hurricane Helene. The assistance program, funded by generous corporate and individual donors, aims to alleviate ongoing needs for Burke County residents affected by the hurricane.ongoing support.