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Bus driver shortage causes early pickups, late drop-offs for Oak Hill Elem.

Burke County Schools

Bus driver shortage causes early pickups, late drop-offs for Oak Hill Elem.

By JACOB CHRISTOPHER jacob@thepaper.media
Jan 10, 2026

Nearly 60 students at Oak Hill Elementary School are starting the new year off with less sleep and bus rides in the dark due to a driver shortage in the district.

Foothills Airport positioned for growth as NC pushes to attract Aerospace industries

News

Foothills Airport positioned for growth as NC pushes to attract Aerospace industries

By NATHANAEL EURE nathanael@thepaper.media
Updated Oct 28, 2025

If Foothills Airport were chosen by the commerce department, the airport property could qualify for more grant funding or larger Golden LEAF awards, potentially up to $1.5 million to continue developing the site's infrastructure.

News

Foothills Airport positioned for growth as NC pushes to attract Aerospace industries

By NATHANAEL EURE nathanael@thepaper.media
Oct 26, 2025

Construction of new Castle Bridge set to begin this month

Rutherford College

Construction of new Castle Bridge set to begin this month

By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
Sep 13, 2025

Work on a new bridge spanning Lake Rhodhiss is set to begin by the end of September. The new bridge is expected to take three and a half years to complete.

Burke Schools lay groundwork for new elementary construction

Burke County Schools

Burke Schools lay groundwork for new elementary construction

By SANDRA WILKERSON QUEEN sandra@thepaper.media
Aug 9, 2025

Burke County Schools is in the process of planning a new elementary school in eastern Burke County, with two public meetings tentatively scheduled for residents of Icard and Hildebran to provide input on the project.

What’s the deal with work by Lenoir Road bridge?

Morganton News

What’s the deal with work by Lenoir Road bridge?

By THE NEWS STAFF
May 1, 2025

In a wooded area just before the bridge, grading and excavation took place with stones lining the path.

Student safety should always be a priority

The Paper Editorials

Student safety should always be a priority

Feb 8, 2025

The recent accident on Fleming Drive, where two NCSSM-Morganton students were struck in a crosswalk, should never have happened.

Exit 113 bridge officially open after eight month $2.3 million rehabilitation project

News

Exit 113 bridge officially open after eight month $2.3 million rehabilitation project

By NEWS STAFF
Jan 17, 2025

The Exit 113 bridge over Interstate 40 in Rutherford College is officially open, as of Friday, Jan. 17.

Lobbyist plays key role for Burke, Morganton

Burke County, NC news

Lobbyist plays key role for Burke, Morganton

By MARTY QUEEN Senior Reporter
Nov 29, 2024

Both Burke Development Inc. (and by extension, the county) and Morganton contract separately with James A. Harrell III and Associates, PLLC, to represent their interests with the General Assembly in Raleigh.

Three Burke bridges remain closed in wake of Helene

Burke County, NC news

Three Burke bridges remain closed in wake of Helene

By MARTY QUEEN Senior Reporter
Oct 26, 2024

Three bridges in Burke remain closed due to damage sustained during Hurricane Helene last month.

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Bus driver shortage causes early pickups, late drop-offs for Oak Hill Elem.

Foothills Airport positioned for growth as NC pushes to attract Aerospace industries

Foothills Airport positioned for growth as NC pushes to attract Aerospace industries

Construction of new Castle Bridge set to begin this month

Burke Schools lay groundwork for new elementary construction

What’s the deal with work by Lenoir Road bridge?

Student safety should always be a priority

Exit 113 bridge officially open after eight month $2.3 million rehabilitation project

Lobbyist plays key role for Burke, Morganton

Three Burke bridges remain closed in wake of Helene

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