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LISA PRICE / THE PAPER
May 6, 2026

Freedom’s Cheyenne Cooke (left) enters the game to run for Madelyn LeMaster during the opening inning of Tuesday’s NCHSAA 6A softball state pl…

False shooter threat at NCSSM prompts fast response

Courts and Crime

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False shooter threat at NCSSM prompts fast response

By JACOB CHRISTOPHER jacob@thepaper.media
Mar 20, 2026

A fake active shooter call resulted in an immediate response from officers earlier today.

The Paper Editorials

Honor veterans by living the freedom they defended

Nov 8, 2025

The millions of men and women who have served our country in the Armed Forces — in times of war and of peace — have made it possible for us to vote, to live under the rule of law, to enjoy citizenship in the oldest republic in the history of the world. Every time we step into a voting booth, we participate in the very freedom they fought to preserve.

Burke teacher to help lead classroom efforts for America 250 NC

Burke County Schools

Burke teacher to help lead classroom efforts for America 250 NC

Jun 2, 2025

Burke Middle College teacher Tim Barnsback has been named a 2025 America 250 NC Teacher Fellow by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) and Carolina K-12, a program at UNC-Chapel Hill.

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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