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Should Valdese increase debt to pay for public safety building?

The Paper’s Columnists

Should Valdese increase debt to pay for public safety building?

By GLENN HARVEY For The Paper
Jun 6, 2026

Former Valdese Town Councilman Glenn Harvey says all options should be considered before going into debt.

A simple dome, a long detour, and a lesson in spending

The Paper’s Columnists

A simple dome, a long detour, and a lesson in spending

By GLENN HARVEY For The Paper
Mar 14, 2026

Former Valdese Town Councilman questions spending on pool cover.

Letters to the Editor

Harvey questions council before meeting

Jan 31, 2026

Former Valdese Councilman Glenn Harvey questions the inclusion of an item on the board's consent agenda.

Perspective rules in governance and in reporting

Letters to the Editor

Perspective rules in governance and in reporting

Dec 29, 2025

Former Valdese Town Councilman Glenn Harvey offers his perspective on recent stories in The Paper relating to local governments.

(No. 5) Leadership change, stalled projects, and a town deciding how it wants to govern

Valdese

(No. 5) Leadership change, stalled projects, and a town deciding how it wants to govern

By ALLEN VANNOPPEN allen@thepaper.media
Dec 27, 2025

2025 in Valdese saw leadership changes, project delays, and public debate. Notable absence in key positions influenced decision-making, while Mayor Watts retired, paving way for new council majority.

Burke County school board: Much ado about the wrong thing

Letters to the Editor

Burke County school board: Much ado about the wrong thing

Dec 27, 2025

Former Valdese Town Councilman Glenn Harvey questions the Burke County Board of Education's reaction to The Paper's reporting.

Letters to the Editor

Congratulations Valdese council-elects

Nov 8, 2025

“Timing is Everything,” and they are hitting the Valdese Town Council at an ideal time.

Letters to the Editor

'Ready, aim, fire' in 1775 and 2025

By GLENN HARVEY For The Paper
Oct 18, 2025

Glenn Harvey is wrapping up two years of service on the Valdese Town Council.

Burke Republicans offer advice for prospective candidates

News

Burke Republicans offer advice for prospective candidates

By MARTY QUEEN marty@thepaper.media
Jul 5, 2025

The Burke County Republican Party is hosting a candidate prospect workshop next Tuesday at party headquarters in Valdese.

The Paper Editorials

When local leaders lose their cool

Jun 28, 2025

Summer’s heat this week wasn’t restricted to the blistering temperatures felt when you walked out of the comfort of air conditioning. Fires also sparked among elected leaders in two Burke County communities.

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Should Valdese increase debt to pay for public safety building?

A simple dome, a long detour, and a lesson in spending

Harvey questions council before meeting

Perspective rules in governance and in reporting

(No. 5) Leadership change, stalled projects, and a town deciding how it wants to govern

Burke County school board: Much ado about the wrong thing

Congratulations Valdese council-elects

'Ready, aim, fire' in 1775 and 2025

Burke Republicans offer advice for prospective candidates

When local leaders lose their cool

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