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Morganton's BBQ scene shifts as two restaurants close, The Honey Hog opens
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Morganton's BBQ scene shifts as two restaurants close, The Honey Hog opens

  • By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
  • Jul 25, 2026

Morganton's barbecue landscape is changing as Butch's BBQ & Breakfast and Boulevard Barbeque close while The Honey Hog opens Wednesday.

From Chicken Salad Chick to The Honey Hog, this summer brings new dining options to Morganton
Business

From Chicken Salad Chick to The Honey Hog, this summer brings new dining options to Morganton

  • By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
  • Jul 16, 2026

From local spots like The Honey Hog to national chains like Tropical Smoothie Cafe, here are the latest details on new options coming to Morganton’s restaurant scene.

From Chicken Salad Chick to The Honey Hog, this summer brings new dining options to Morganton
Business

From Chicken Salad Chick to The Honey Hog, this summer brings new dining options to Morganton

  • By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
  • Jul 11, 2026

From local spots like The Honey Hog to national chains like Tropical Smoothie Cafe, here are the latest details on new options coming to Morganton’s restaurant scene.

Restaurant roundup: Cottonwood Development property, Chicken Salad Chick, and more
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Restaurant roundup: Cottonwood Development property, Chicken Salad Chick, and more

  • By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
  • Apr 20, 2026

Burke County's restaurant scene is expanding with several openings on the horizon, though a key downtown Morganton space remains vacant as developers continue searching for a high-end tenant.

Morganton's March construction reports highlight heftier residential investments
Morganton News

Morganton's March construction reports highlight heftier residential investments

  • By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
  • Apr 18, 2026

A wave of large March construction projects, including a $2.8 million boardwalk replacement senior housing investments, drove Morganton's first-quarter value to $14.1 million.

Restaurant roundup: Cottonwood Development property, Chicken Salad Chick, and more
Business

Restaurant roundup: Cottonwood Development property, Chicken Salad Chick, and more

  • By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
  • Apr 18, 2026

Burke County's restaurant scene is expanding with several openings on the horizon, though a key downtown Morganton space remains vacant as developers continue searching for a high-end tenant.

Morganton surpasses $8 million worth of construction activity to kick off 2026
Morganton News

Morganton surpasses $8 million worth of construction activity to kick off 2026

  • By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
  • Feb 14, 2026

Half the value of January's construction activity was from one hefty commercial project, which had construction costs totaling $4.5 million.

Former Village Inn demolished to make way for Chicken Salad Chick, Tropical Smoothie
Morganton News

Former Village Inn demolished to make way for Chicken Salad Chick, Tropical Smoothie

  • By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
  • Oct 11, 2025

Both businesses will be opening on Burkemont Avenue around mid 2026.

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