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Morganton eyes steady tax rate with proposed $94M budget
Morganton News

Morganton eyes steady tax rate with proposed $94M budget

  • By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
  • Jun 6, 2026

Morganton's proposed $94 million budget would keep property taxes the same while addressing continued Hurricane Helene recovery and major capital projects.

From park projects to business support, Morganton keeps focus on resiliency post-Helene
Morganton News

From park projects to business support, Morganton keeps focus on resiliency post-Helene

  • By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
  • Apr 11, 2026

Morganton leaders are moving forward with rebuilding Catawba Meadows Park's maintenance facility, which will be fully funded through FEMA reimbursement.

Burke Long Term Recovery Group now hiring part-time executive director
Burke County, NC news

Burke Long Term Recovery Group now hiring part-time executive director

  • By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media
  • Apr 9, 2026

Burke County’s Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG) is transitioning into its next phase of Hurricane Helene recovery by hiring a part-time executive director.

Burke Long Term Recovery Group now hiring part-time executive director
Burke County, NC news

Burke Long Term Recovery Group now hiring part-time executive director

  • By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media
  • Apr 4, 2026

Burke County’s Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG) is transitioning into its next phase of Hurricane Helene recovery by hiring a part-time executive director.

Morganton continues Helene recovery work despite FEMA silence during DHS shutdown
Morganton News

Morganton continues Helene recovery work despite FEMA silence during DHS shutdown

  • By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
  • Mar 20, 2026

Morganton officials say the Department of Homeland Security's shutdown has limited communication with FEMA, raising concerns as the city continues navigating Hurricane Helene recovery projects.

Morganton continues Helene recovery work despite FEMA silence during DHS shutdown
Morganton News

Morganton continues Helene recovery work despite FEMA silence during DHS shutdown

  • By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
  • Mar 14, 2026

Morganton officials say the Department of Homeland Security's shutdown has limited communication with FEMA, raising concerns as the city continues navigating Hurricane Helene recovery projects.

Morganton leaders begin budget planning amid legislature's property tax discussions
Morganton News

Morganton leaders begin budget planning amid legislature's property tax discussions

  • By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
  • Mar 9, 2026

Morganton officials reviewed the city's midyear finances, highlighting steady revenues, upcoming capital needs, and ongoing hurricane recovery efforts.

Morganton leaders begin budget planning amid legislature's property tax discussions
Morganton News

Morganton leaders begin budget planning amid legislature's property tax discussions

  • By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
  • Mar 7, 2026

Morganton officials reviewed the city's midyear finances, highlighting steady revenues, upcoming capital needs, and ongoing hurricane recovery efforts.

City projects July 2027 reopening for damaged Rockyford Greenway section
Morganton News

City projects July 2027 reopening for damaged Rockyford Greenway section

  • By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
  • Mar 7, 2026

The project is the last Hurricane Helene recovery project on the parks and recreation department's to-do list.

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Morganton and Drexel set resolutions for the new year
Drexel

Morganton and Drexel set resolutions for the new year

  • By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
  • Jan 3, 2026

Morganton and Drexel's resolutions for the new year focus on recovery, infrastructure, and growth.

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