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(No. 7) Tariffs: Much ado about nothing?

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(No. 7) Tariffs: Much ado about nothing?

By ALLEN VANNOPPEN allen@thepaper.media
Dec 27, 2025

In early 2025, tariffs sent shockwaves through global markets and local communities in Burke County, causing anxiety and uncertainty among residents and business owners. The local economy in Burke County remained resilient in the face of changing tariff policies.

School board should recognize its mistake and move on

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School board should recognize its mistake and move on

Dec 27, 2025

Former Valdese Mayor Chip Black writes about the school board's recent censure of The Paper.

Community Foundation of Burke County has remarkable story

The Paper’s Columnists

Community Foundation of Burke County has remarkable story

By CHIP BLACK For The Paper
Nov 1, 2025

Chip Black, a longtime board member of the Community Foundation of Burke County, gives a summary of the foundation at its 25-year mark.

Morganton financial adviser offers perspective on tariffs market swings and long-term investing

Business

Morganton financial adviser offers perspective on tariffs market swings and long-term investing

By ALLEN VANNOPPEN allen@thepaper.media
Apr 19, 2025

Financial expert Chip Black discusses market volatility due to tariffs, emphasizing long-term stability and advising against panic over short-term fluctuations.

Valdese

Valdese residents push back against proposal to shorten mayoral term

Allen VanNoppen
Mar 5, 2025

Valdese resident Mike Farris opposes reducing mayor's term to 2 years, citing community unity, leadership experience, and impact on relationships and decisions.

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(No. 7) Tariffs: Much ado about nothing?

School board should recognize its mistake and move on

Community Foundation of Burke County has remarkable story

Morganton financial adviser offers perspective on tariffs market swings and long-term investing

Valdese residents push back against proposal to shorten mayoral term

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(No. 7) Tariffs: Much ado about nothing?

School board should recognize its mistake and move on

Community Foundation of Burke County has remarkable story

Morganton financial adviser offers perspective on tariffs market swings and long-term investing

Valdese residents push back against proposal to shorten mayoral term

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