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2025 in Valdese saw leadership changes, project delays, and public debate. Notable absence in key positions influenced decision-making, while Mayor Watts retired, paving way for new council majority.
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Newly retired Mayor of Valdese Charlie Watts was given a surprise Order of the Long Leaf Pine award at Monday’s town council meeting.
Drexel Mayor Dennis Anthony praises Valdese Mayor Charlie Watts.Â
The Burke County Republican Party is hosting a candidate prospect workshop next Tuesday at party headquarters in Valdese.
Summer’s heat this week wasn’t restricted to the blistering temperatures felt when you walked out of the comfort of air conditioning. Fires also sparked among elected leaders in two Burke County communities.
Valdese Town Council meeting featured public comments, financial update, zoning actions, and mayor term discussion, with future agenda review.
The Valdese Town Council met for over two hours in executive session at Town Hall, but did not make a decision on naming a new town manager.
The Valdese Town Council has called a special meeting to consider the hiring of a new town manager, signaling a potential end to the revolving door of town managers that have served in the past year.Â
In spite of all the destruction we have faced, the Valdese community is extremely fortunate to have escaped the devastation that took place in so many of our neighboring communities.
The proposed multi-million dollar Valdese-Lenoir water project is making progress, with a planned interconnection between the City of Lenoir and the Town of Valdese through a 20-inch water transmission main under Lake Rhodhiss.
Slated for 2026-2027, the project is currently in the design phase led by municipal consulting firm McGill & Associates. Both towns have received funding to upgrade facilities and construct the transmission line, ensuring a backup plan and increased redundancy in case of emergencies.Â
