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Parents, teachers, politicians speak at Board of Education meeting

Burke County Schools

Parents, teachers, politicians speak at Board of Education meeting

By JACOB CHRISTOPHER jacob@thepaper.media
Apr 4, 2026

From parent anger at the lack of communication to Drexel’s mayor denying rumors about the Hallyburton Academy building, Monday’s Burke County Board of Education meeting drew public comments for nearly an hour.

Drexel

Traffic changes move forward in Drexel to curb speeding

By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
Feb 14, 2026

New traffic calming measures to reduce speeding are coming to Drexel.

Drexel

Drexel Aldermen appoint new board member, recognize Allen Reed

By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
Jan 10, 2026

The Town of Drexel welcomes a new member to the board of aldermen Monday evening, while honoring former alderman.

(No. 6) New industries, new jobs needed to boost Burke economy

Burke County, NC news

(No. 6) New industries, new jobs needed to boost Burke economy

By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
Dec 27, 2025

We at The Paper recognize just how important economic growth is, so it was indeed an easy decision to include the economy as one of our Top 10 stories of the year.

(No. 9) Low turnout, high consequences, and voters choosing direction over drift

News

(No. 9) Low turnout, high consequences, and voters choosing direction over drift

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

Low voter turnout in Burke County’s municipal elections and significant changes in Valdese and Glen Alpine, with new mayors and council members elected, while some races in Morganton and Drexel were uncontested.

Drexel

Alderman Allen Reed resigns, Drexel seeks replacement

By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
Dec 6, 2025

After serving just two years of the 4-year term to which he was elected in 2023, Drexel Alderman Allen Reed has resigned his seat, citing ongoing health issues as the reason.