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The tragic story of how the Linville River received its names

The Paper’s Columnists

The tragic story of how the Linville River received its names

By WILLIAM F. BROWN III For The Paper
Jul 11, 2026

Local historian and writer William Brown III recounts the tale of how the Linville River its name.

Take the warnings seriously; it's a dangerous place

The Paper’s Columnists

Take the warnings seriously; it's a dangerous place

By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
Mar 22, 2025

Editor Emeritus Bill Poteat recounts his adventures in Linville Gorge and offers a warning to hikers who venture there.

Back in business: Bridgewater powerhouse up and running again after devastating flood

Burke County, NC news

Back in business: Bridgewater powerhouse up and running again after devastating flood

By MARTY QUEEN marty@thepaper.media
Mar 14, 2025

An enormous amount of water careened down from the numerous high-country tributaries of the Catawba and Linville rivers and Paddy’s Creek, and into Lake James, the westernmost of the 11 reservoirs in Duke’s Catawba-Wateree system.

Symposium speakers: Lake James water safe for swimming, boating

Burke County, NC news

Symposium speakers: Lake James water safe for swimming, boating

By MARTY QUEEN marty@thepaper.media
Feb 27, 2025

Experts who spoke at the fourth annual Lake James Watershed Symposium Wednesday said the reservoir should be safe for swimmers as the weather warms.

Lake James fishing, boating rebound nicely from Helene

Burke County, NC news

Lake James fishing, boating rebound nicely from Helene

By MARTY QUEEN marty@thepaper.media
Feb 27, 2025

The co-owner of Lake James Boat Rentals said he has already started booking clients for the upcoming warm-weather season.

Lake James dams structurally sound, Duke and FERC say

Burke County, NC news

Lake James dams structurally sound, Duke and FERC say

By MARTY QUEEN Senior Reporter
Jan 11, 2025
5 min to read

Through rigorous inspections, monitoring, and maintenance, Duke Energy guarantees the structural integrity of the dams on Catawba River, Linville River, and Paddy’s Creek.

Lakefront homes at increased risk until turbines are repaired

News

Lakefront homes at increased risk until turbines are repaired

By MARTY QUEEN Senior Reporter
Nov 2, 2024

Damage to the turbines at Bridgewater Hydro Station will force Duke Energy to keep Lake James at or above full pond this winter. As a result, the lake is susceptible to rapidly rising waters if a significant rain event occurs.

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The tragic story of how the Linville River received its names

Take the warnings seriously; it's a dangerous place

Back in business: Bridgewater powerhouse up and running again after devastating flood

Symposium speakers: Lake James water safe for swimming, boating

Lake James fishing, boating rebound nicely from Helene

Lake James dams structurally sound, Duke and FERC say

Lakefront homes at increased risk until turbines are repaired

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