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Screens to paper: Teachers reflect on first year of balanced instruction

Burke County Schools

Screens to paper: Teachers reflect on first year of balanced instruction

By JACOB CHRISTOPHER jacob@thepaper.media
Jun 13, 2026

A year after the Burke County Board of Education unanimously passed a “back-to-basics” balanced instruction resolution, teachers anecdotally reported increased focus, community, and independence among students, citing an increase in time without computers and tablets.

Former Valdese Elementary teacher arrested on two sex offenses

Courts and Crime

Former Valdese Elementary teacher arrested on two sex offenses

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

A former Valdese Elementary teacher confessed to using social media platforms to send and receive inappropriate images and other media files from about 50 juveniles.

Drexel

Downtown Christmas tree lighted in Drexel

Bill Poteat
Dec 6, 2025

The Drexel Downtown Christmas Tree came to life on Monday evening, Dec. 1.

Former Drexel school custodian says school district illegally fired her

Burke County Schools

Former Drexel school custodian says school district illegally fired her

By SANDRA WILKERSON QUEEN sandra@thepaper.media
Aug 2, 2025

A former custodian at Drexel Elementary School claims she was wrongfully fired after raising concerns about school safety and she is suing the district.

Downtown Drexel event to raise funding for shade in the park

The Paper’s Columnists

Downtown Drexel event to raise funding for shade in the park

By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
Apr 5, 2025

Downtown Drexel Park is a beautiful place.

Drexel

Drexel industrial site preparation to begin in April

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

The awarding of bid to a South Carolina engineering firm means work will begin soon on the 100-acre industrial site in Drexel.

Drexel

Drexel plans events for upcoming Christmas season

By BILL POTEAT Editor Emeritus
Nov 16, 2024

The Town of Drexel aims to revitalize its downtown business district by sponsoring events and activities. Initiatives include the first Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 3 and the annual Christmas parade on Dec. 14.

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Screens to paper: Teachers reflect on first year of balanced instruction

Former Valdese Elementary teacher arrested on two sex offenses

Downtown Christmas tree lighted in Drexel

Former Drexel school custodian says school district illegally fired her

Downtown Drexel event to raise funding for shade in the park

Drexel industrial site preparation to begin in April

Drexel plans events for upcoming Christmas season

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Screens to paper: Teachers reflect on first year of balanced instruction

Former Valdese Elementary teacher arrested on two sex offenses

Downtown Christmas tree lighted in Drexel

Former Drexel school custodian says school district illegally fired her

Downtown Drexel event to raise funding for shade in the park

Drexel industrial site preparation to begin in April

Drexel plans events for upcoming Christmas season

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