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Congressman Tim Moore highlights accessibility, collaboration at reception for Burke leaders

Burke County, NC news

Congressman Tim Moore highlights accessibility, collaboration at reception for Burke leaders

By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
Feb 28, 2026

Burke County leaders from the local to federal levels met Thursday, Feb. 19 for a networking and recognition event.

Great Meadows named top Western NC industrial site, but work remains

Megasite

Great Meadows named top Western NC industrial site, but work remains

By THE PAPER STAFF
Feb 23, 2026

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.

Megasite

Great Meadows named top western NC industrial site, but work remains

By THE PAPER STAFF
Feb 21, 2026

Burke County candidates start filing for 2026 primary on first day of period

News

Burke County candidates start filing for 2026 primary on first day of period

Allen VanNoppen
Dec 1, 2025

Candidate filing opened Monday for the 2026 NC primary, with incumbents and challengers quickly entering Burke County races. Early filers include Warren Daniel, Hugh Blackwell, Randy Burns, Phil Smith, Crystal Carpenter, and Banks Hinceman. Filing runs through Dec. 19.

Does Rep. Blackwell believe in democracy?

Letters to the Editor

Does Rep. Blackwell believe in democracy?

Nov 1, 2025

This letter writer questions why Rep. Hugh Blackwell supports congressional redistricting?

Letters to the Editor

Gerrymandering cheats voters, devalues people

Oct 25, 2025

This letter writer protests the role of gerrymandering.

Letters to the Editor

Republicans aim to destroy representative government

Oct 25, 2025

GOP redistricting plans brought into question.

Fair and equitable congressional districts a fading dream

Letters to the Editor

Fair and equitable congressional districts a fading dream

Oct 25, 2025

Republican move at gerrymandering congressional districts draws fire.

Community News

Walker Top Baptist homecoming on Sunday

By THE NEWS STAFF
Jul 23, 2025

Walker Top Baptist Church is hosting its annual homecoming Sunday, July 27, beginning at 11 a.m. This will be the 88th year in a row that the …

What happens in Raleigh is vitally important to Burke County

The Paper’s Columnists

What happens in Raleigh is vitally important to Burke County

By CHRISTOPHER PEDRO For The Paper
Jul 16, 2025

Columnist Christopher Pedro recounts his experiences as a page in the N.C. General Assembly and highlights the importance of state politics to local residents.

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Congressman Tim Moore highlights accessibility, collaboration at reception for Burke leaders

Great Meadows named top Western NC industrial site, but work remains

Great Meadows named top western NC industrial site, but work remains

Burke County candidates start filing for 2026 primary on first day of period

Does Rep. Blackwell believe in democracy?

Gerrymandering cheats voters, devalues people

Republicans aim to destroy representative government

Fair and equitable congressional districts a fading dream

Walker Top Baptist homecoming on Sunday

What happens in Raleigh is vitally important to Burke County

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