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Travis Stancil felony case continued until June
Courts and Crime

Travis Stancil felony case continued until June

  • By JACOB CHRISTOPHER jacob@thepaper.media
  • Apr 15, 2026

A Burke County superior court judge on Monday continued the case against Stanley Travis Stancil, the former organizer of “Dancing with the Burke Stars,” pushing his next court appearance to June 1.

Travis Stancil felony case continued until June
Courts and Crime

Travis Stancil felony case continued until June

  • By JACOB CHRISTOPHER jacob@thepaper.media
  • Apr 11, 2026

A Burke County superior court judge on Monday continued the case against Stanley Travis Stancil, the former organizer of “Dancing with the Burke Stars,” pushing his next court appearance to June 1.

Court date continued for former local dance show organizer
Courts and Crime

Court date continued for former local dance show organizer

  • By JACOB CHRISTOPHER jacob@thepaper.media
  • Jan 10, 2026

It will be another three months before Stanley Travis Stancil, the former organizer of Morganton’s Dancing with the Burke Stars, sees another day in court.

The fall of a fundraiser: How a local dance show led to felony charges, lawsuits and arrest
Courts and Crime

The fall of a fundraiser: How a local dance show led to felony charges, lawsuits and arrest

  • By ALLEN VANNOPPEN

    and JACOB CHRISTOPHER The Paper staff

  • Nov 3, 2025

Stanley Travis Stancil indicted for embezzlement and false pretense charges after fundraising events for "Dancing with the Stars" turn sour. Defamation lawsuit filed against several individuals and news outlets.

The fall of a fundraiser: How a local dance show led to felony charges, lawsuits and arrest
Courts and Crime

The fall of a fundraiser: How a local dance show led to felony charges, lawsuits and arrest

  • By ALLEN VANNOPPEN

    and JACOB CHRISTOPHER The Paper staff

  • Nov 1, 2025

Stanley Travis Stancil indicted for embezzlement and false pretense charges after fundraising events for "Dancing with the Stars" turn sour. Defamation lawsuit filed against several individuals and news outlets.

Former Dancing with the Burke Stars director posts bond
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Former Dancing with the Burke Stars director posts bond

  • Oct 30, 2025

Former “Dancing with the Burke Stars” organizer Stanley Travis Stancil returned to Burke County on Wednesday to settle his arrest warrant and post his bond.

Before indictment, Stancil sued The Paper and others over ‘Dancing With the Stars
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Before indictment, Stancil sued The Paper and others over ‘Dancing With the Stars

  • By THE PAPER STAFF info@thepaper.media
  • Oct 28, 2025

Nearly eight months before a Burke County Grand Jury indicted him on felony charges of fraud and embezzlement, former Morganton resident and F…

Organizer of Morganton’s ‘Dancing With the Stars’ indicted on six felony charges
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Organizer of Morganton’s ‘Dancing With the Stars’ indicted on six felony charges

  • By ALLEN VANNOPPEN allen@thepaper.media
  • Updated Oct 28, 2025

A grand jury in Burke County indicts organizer Stanley Travis Stancil for allegedly embezzling funds from charity events he organized in the area.

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