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More than artifacts: Burke History Museum connects generations

Culture & Community

More than artifacts: Burke History Museum connects generations

By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media
Jun 13, 2026

Across the History Museum of Burke County's 24 exhibits are historic photographs in which locals often recognize family members.

Asbury honored with Claude Sitton Award

Community News

Asbury honored with Claude Sitton Award

BILL POTEAT / THE PAPER
Jun 13, 2026

At the May meeting of the board of directors of the History Museum of Burke County, Louis Asbury was named the 2026 recipient of the Claude Si…

New curator brings spirit of service to Burke History Museum

Community News

New curator brings spirit of service to Burke History Museum

By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
May 30, 2026

Editor Emeritus Bill Poteat profiles Corwin Keys, the new curator of the Burke County Museum of History.

Bethany Mace brings passion for history to Burke Museum

Community News

Bethany Mace brings passion for history to Burke Museum

By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
May 30, 2026

A new education director and assistant curator has been hired by the History Museum of Burke County. Bethany Mace is a Burke County native who looks forward to sharing her passion for history with others.

From art to parks, NCSSM prioritizes community service

Special Projects

From art to parks, NCSSM prioritizes community service

By JACOB CHRISTOPHER jacob@thepaper.media
Apr 11, 2026

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.

Grounded in faith, driven by service: remembering Waits Gordon

Community News

Grounded in faith, driven by service: remembering Waits Gordon

By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
Apr 5, 2026

Editor Emeritus Bill Poteat reflects on the exemplary life of Morganton stalwart, the late Waits Gordon.

Grounded in faith, driven by service: remembering Waits Gordon

Community News

Grounded in faith, driven by service: remembering Waits Gordon

By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
Apr 4, 2026

Editor Emeritus Bill Poteat reflects on the exemplary life of Morganton stalwart, the late Waits Gordon.

Allen Fulllwood to speak at special Coffee at the Museum

Community News

Allen Fulllwood to speak at special Coffee at the Museum

Bill Poteat
Feb 21, 2026

Allen Fullwood will speak at the History Museum of Burke County's February Coffee at the Museum on Thursday, Feb. 26.

A return to candlelight Christmas at Gilboa Methodist Church (copy)

The Paper’s Columnists

A return to candlelight Christmas at Gilboa Methodist Church (copy)

By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
Dec 11, 2025

Editor Emeritus Bill Poteat previews the upcoming "A Gilboa Old Fashioned Christmas."

A return to candlelight Christmas at Gilboa Methodist Church

The Paper’s Columnists

A return to candlelight Christmas at Gilboa Methodist Church

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

Editor Emeritus Bill Poteat previews the upcoming "A Gilboa Old Fashioned Christmas."

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