Visitors spent more than $154 million in Burke County in 2024, and local tourism officials and trail advocates say outdoor recreation is one of the leading factors.
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After years of planning, setbacks from Hurricane Helene, and months of recovery work, Burke County’s mountain biking community now has a place…
Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina hired two staff members to expand community engagement and fundraising. The Morganton-based organization aims to strengthen conservation efforts and public access to protected lands across Burke County and the region.
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When it comes to serving close to 2,000 students with art education across the county, a small team like The Old School Studio at The Industrial Commons has a mountain of work on their hands.
Great Meadows in western Burke County was named one of five top industrial sites in the state’s SelectSite program. The designation could attract funding, but major infrastructure, rail access and acquisition hurdles remain unresolved.
Great Meadows in western Burke County was named one of five top industrial sites in the state’s SelectSite program. The designation could attract funding, but major infrastructure, rail access and acquisition hurdles remain unresolved.
As one child struggled against a weight almost as large as he was, other students piloted robots and separated DNA from strawberries. Beneath it all, an excited electricity led students from one room to another at New Dimensions Charter School (NDS), eager to try something new.
Simply Green Recycling was recognized for its community impact at the Carolina Recycling Association’s 35th Annual Conference and Trade Show. Owner Isaac Crouch highlighted the company's outreach efforts in response to Hurricane Helene, collecting supplies and assisting with recycling efforts.Â
Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina will host its 15th annual Flavors of the Foothills celebration on Saturday, May 17, in a rustic, yet e…
Catawba Riverkeeper’s Sophie McCarthy and Foothills Conservancy’s Brittany Watkins lead the first Wilderness Watershed Adventure last summer and is making preparations for this year’s trip Aug. 3-8.Â
