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The art and heart of baking

The art and heart of baking

This article delves into the admiration the author has for skilled bakers and the journey of Polly Leadbetter, a successful realtor turned talented baker in Morganton. The article highlights Polly's personal growth through challenges such as surviving cancer twice and her deep connection to baking intricate cakes as a form of love language. It also touches on the historical significance of ingredients in baking and the qualities that make gifted bakers successful, emphasizing the importance of patience and attention to detail in the process.

Hiring dilemma underscores housing affordability crisis
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Hiring dilemma underscores housing affordability crisis

  • By MARTY QUEEN Senior Reporter

Factors contributing to the crisis include escalating housing costs, limited inventory, high construction expenses, and inadequate utility infrastructure for new developments. Local governments are working to promote housing development, but the complexity of the situation presents difficulties in finding easy solutions.

Housing shortage: Market tightens for real estate agents
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Housing shortage: Market tightens for real estate agents

  • By MARTY QUEEN Senior Reporter

There are currently 167 real estate agents working in Burke County, according to the Burke Board of Realtors. There are approximately 128 homes for sale and an estimated 300 buyers in the market.