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Burke County eligible for new state-backed infrastructure funding tied to Helene recovery

Allen VanNoppen
Jul 11, 2026

Burke County local governments can apply for a new round of Helene recovery grants, with North Carolina making $55 million available for infrastructure projects tied to resilience, public utilities, parks, roads and stormwater improvements.

The Paper’s Columnists

A symphony of fire and freedom

By LARRY CLARK For The Paper
Jul 4, 2026

Columnist Larry Clark weaves together an outstanding column describing how history, patriotism, and fireworks blended together on one historic night.

Betsy Dowdy: The Paul Revere of North Carolina

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Betsy Dowdy: The Paul Revere of North Carolina

By NICK ANDERSON For The Paper
Jun 27, 2026

Did you know North Carolina had an equivalent to Paul Revere. Nick Anderson tells us the story.

Opportunity Zones deserve Burke County's attention

The Paper Editorials

Opportunity Zones deserve Burke County's attention

Jun 13, 2026

Burke County residents need to speak up now about Opportunity Zone choices.

Burke unemployment falls to 3.3%, but local workforce numbers show a more complicated picture

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Burke unemployment falls to 3.3%, but local workforce numbers show a more complicated picture

Allen VanNoppen
Jun 6, 2026

Burke County’s unemployment rate fell to 3.3% in April, below the statewide unadjusted rate, but state figures show fewer employed residents and a smaller labor force, complicating the local jobs picture for workers and employers.

NC General Assembly has lots to do between now and June 15

The Paper’s Columnists

NC General Assembly has lots to do between now and June 15

By JOHN HOOD For The Paper
May 23, 2026

John Hood takes a look at the General Assembly is considering so far as new tax policy.

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Burke County population edges up to 88,655 in latest Census estimate

Allen VanNoppen
May 16, 2026

Burke County’s population reached an estimated 88,655 in July 2025, according to new Census figures, showing modest growth since 2020 and reinforcing a familiar local pattern of steady, not fast, population change.

Trump Administration targets public education as surely as it does Iran

The Paper’s Columnists

Trump Administration targets public education as surely as it does Iran

By LARRY CLARk For The Paper
May 16, 2026

Columnist Larry Clark reviews the Trump Administration's war on public education.

The Paper’s Columnists

Should state constitution limit growth of property taxes?

By JOHN HOOD For The Paper
May 16, 2026

RALEIGH — If Speaker Destin Hall and other leaders of the House of Representatives get their way — and I strongly suspect they will — voters w…

Rain and cool weather ease stress on agriculture but drought continues

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Rain and cool weather ease stress on agriculture but drought continues

By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
May 2, 2026

Recent rains have help settle the dust and green up the pastures around Burke County but far more precipitation will be needed to put an end to severe drought conditions.

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Burke County eligible for new state-backed infrastructure funding tied to Helene recovery

A symphony of fire and freedom

Betsy Dowdy: The Paul Revere of North Carolina

Opportunity Zones deserve Burke County's attention

Burke unemployment falls to 3.3%, but local workforce numbers show a more complicated picture

NC General Assembly has lots to do between now and June 15

Burke County population edges up to 88,655 in latest Census estimate

Trump Administration targets public education as surely as it does Iran

Should state constitution limit growth of property taxes?

Rain and cool weather ease stress on agriculture but drought continues

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