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High schoolers turn up the heat in Chopped competition

Burke County Schools

High schoolers turn up the heat in Chopped competition

By JACOB CHRISTOPHER jacob@thepaper.media
May 16, 2026

Walking through the hallways of Freedom High School on May 8, the scent of fresh-cooked chicken and salmon hit the nose before the clattering pots, pans, and utensils reached the ears. The annual Chartwells-hosted Chopped competition was underway.

Burke County teams kick off conference play in Week 5

Sports

Burke County teams kick off conference play in Week 5

By THE PAPER STAFF
Sep 11, 2025

Conference play arrives next week, and the 2025 high school football season is about to hit full stride. As Week 5 approaches, one-third of th…

Rodeo puts students’ construction skills to the test

Burke County Schools

Rodeo puts students’ construction skills to the test

By ANGELA KUPER COPELAND
Education Reporter, THE PAPER
Mar 25, 2023

“Have you ever done this before?” asked William Hurley, adjunct professor at Western Piedmont Community College and one of the judges. “Rememb…

Burke County Schools

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ANGELA KUPER COPELAND / THE PAPER
Dec 31, 1969

Wilson Cates from Freedom High School begins his work at the electrical wiring station as WPCC construction trades teacher Steve Tallent, sets…

Burke County Schools

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ANGELA KUPER COPELAND / THE PAPER
Dec 31, 1969

Sponsors and vendors like Wilkie Construction were on hand to talk to students about their company and work opportunities.

Burke County Schools

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ANGELA KUPER COPELAND / THE PAPER
Dec 31, 1969

Gregory Hollifield from Freedom High School takes direction from William Hurley, left, at the subfloor station.

Burke County Schools

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ANGELA KUPER COPELAND / THE PAPER
Dec 31, 1969

Aidan Haney from Freedom High School completes the measurement station.

Burke County Schools

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WPCC / FOR THE PAPER
Dec 31, 1969

East Burke High School senior Caydon Hefelfinger finished fifth overall in the 2023 Construction Rodeo.

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