Although Burke County and several of the municipalities within it already have ordinances against public camping, advocates for the unsheltered say a proposed statewide homeless encampment ban would only strain a community that’s already struggling — should lawmakers override Gov. Josh Stein’s veto.
Although Burke County and several of the municipalities within it already have ordinances against public camping, advocates for the unsheltered say a proposed statewide homeless encampment ban would only strain a community that’s already struggling — should lawmakers override Gov. Josh Stein’s veto.
Burke County’s Superior Court was back in session this past week, with new and returning faces appearing from behind the “Court Officials Only” door, jingling as the chains around their waists and ankles shifted in the quiet courtroom.
On Tuesday evening, the Burke County Board of Education invited the public to bring forward questions about the controversial potential move of Hallyburton Academy to an isolated wing of Draughn High School, drawing questions from parents and community members and prompting responses from the district’s principals and directors.
Valdese officials say below-market pay and outdated public safety facilities are straining staffing and services. A proposed pay plan and fire department needs could add more than $600,000 in costs ahead of key budget decisions.
Valdese officials say below-market pay and outdated public safety facilities are straining staffing and services. A proposed pay plan and fire department needs could add more than $600,000 in costs ahead of key budget decisions.
A grand jury indicted two Burke County men, Joshua Adam Bullard, 29, of Morganton, and former Valdese Elementary School teacher Michael John Daigler, 63, of Connelly Springs, on felony sex offense charges against children on Monday.
A car accident in Valdese placed two minors in the hospital on Monday around noon.
A former Valdese Elementary teacher confessed to using social media platforms to send and receive inappropriate images and other media files from about 50 juveniles.
Monday marked the 44th anniversary of Rhonda Hinson’s murder, and once again, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office reminded residents of the $94,…
