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Demolition on former Sun Trust Bank begins Tuesday
News

Demolition on former Sun Trust Bank begins Tuesday

  • FOR THE PAPER
  • Jul 7, 2025

Demolition begins Tuesday morning on the corner of North Green and Patterson streets in downtown Morganton to prepare the site for Morganton S…

Morganton's Brighter House creates a brighter path
Morganton News

Morganton's Brighter House creates a brighter path

  • Jun 3, 2025

Discover Brighter House, a local clubhouse in Burke County offering hope and transformation for young adults with mental health challenges. Learn about their unique community-focused approach.

Coming Saturday!
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Coming Saturday!

  • May 30, 2025

Coming Saturday!

Spinning yarns and captivating crowds
Culture & Community

Spinning yarns and captivating crowds

  • By SANDRA WILKERSON QUEEN sandra@thepaper.media
  • Apr 5, 2025

Get captivated by the timeless art of storytelling at the Table Rock Storytelling Festival, showcasing talented performers and engaging narratives at Burke Arts Council.

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NCSSM-Morganton nears completion on major campus expansions
Burke County Schools

NCSSM-Morganton nears completion on major campus expansions

  • By SANDRA WILKERSON QUEEN sandra@thepaper.media
  • Mar 29, 2025

NCSSM-Morganton students will benefit from the renovated Joiner Hall and new UNC Health Blue Ridge Student Wellness Center, enhancing their educational and wellness experiences.

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Morganton's IDAP! program grows to serve residents with disabilities
Morganton News

Morganton's IDAP! program grows to serve residents with disabilities

  • By SAYDIE E. BEAN saydie@thepaper.media
  • Mar 27, 2025

The Morganton Park and Recreation Department's IDAP! program offers free recreational events for individuals with disabilities, including popular activities like Zumba and a one-day summer camp.

UNC Pharmacy School launches STEM program for rural students
Burke County Schools

UNC Pharmacy School launches STEM program for rural students

  • By THE NEWS STAFF
  • Mar 25, 2025

Rising high school junior and seniors interested in exploring pharmacy as a career have a free opportunity to learn more about it this summer. 

Drive-thru prank at Chick-fil-A lands Morganton prankster in jail for assault and larceny
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Drive-thru prank at Chick-fil-A lands Morganton prankster in jail for assault and larceny

  • By SAYDIE E. BEAN Municipal and Courts Reporter
  • Jul 6, 2024

A Morganton man faces misdemeanor charges after a 'Fire in the Hole!' prank at a local Chick-fil-A. James Tucker Eades, 32, was arrested for simple assault and larceny after throwing a milkshake at employees and attempting to flee. The prank, popularized online, resulted in his arrest and a $5,000 bond.

A Year of Collaboration Brings Morganton's Strategic Vision into Focus
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A Year of Collaboration Brings Morganton's Strategic Vision into Focus

  • By MARTY QUEEN

    Senior Reporter

  • Mar 1, 2024

 

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Morganton's Prolonged Search for a Development Planner: A Quest for Passion and Expertise
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Morganton's Prolonged Search for a Development Planner: A Quest for Passion and Expertise

  • By MARTY QUEEN

    Senior Reporter

  • Feb 23, 2024

 

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