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Republicans sweep local races in Burke County
Elections

Republicans sweep local races in Burke County

  • By THE NEWS STAFF
  • 2 hrs ago

No surprises in Burke County voting on Tuesday. 

NCSSM-Morganton marks five years of promise and progress
The Paper’s Columnists

NCSSM-Morganton marks five years of promise and progress

  • By KEVIN BAXTER For The Paper
  • Aug 29, 2026

A new school year is off to a great start at the N.C. School of Science and Math in Morganton. 

Congressman Tim Moore highlights accessibility, collaboration at reception for Burke leaders
Burke County, NC news

Congressman Tim Moore highlights accessibility, collaboration at reception for Burke leaders

  • By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
  • Feb 28, 2026

Burke County leaders from the local to federal levels met Thursday, Feb. 19 for a networking and recognition event.

Burke County candidates start filing for 2026 primary on first day of period
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Burke County candidates start filing for 2026 primary on first day of period

  • Allen VanNoppen
  • Dec 1, 2025

Candidate filing opened Monday for the 2026 NC primary, with incumbents and challengers quickly entering Burke County races. Early filers include Warren Daniel, Hugh Blackwell, Randy Burns, Phil Smith, Crystal Carpenter, and Banks Hinceman. Filing runs through Dec. 19.

The lasting legacy of Jim Jacumin across Burke County
Community News

The lasting legacy of Jim Jacumin across Burke County

  • By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
  • Nov 29, 2025

A look back at the life of longtime county leader Jim Jacumin. 

Walker Top Baptist homecoming on Sunday
Community News

Walker Top Baptist homecoming on Sunday

  • By THE NEWS STAFF
  • Jul 23, 2025

Walker Top Baptist Church is hosting its annual homecoming Sunday, July 27, beginning at 11 a.m. This will be the 88th year in a row that the …

What happens in Raleigh is vitally important to Burke County
The Paper’s Columnists

What happens in Raleigh is vitally important to Burke County

  • By CHRISTOPHER PEDRO For The Paper
  • Jul 16, 2025

Columnist Christopher Pedro recounts his experiences as a page in the N.C. General Assembly and highlights the importance of state politics to local residents. 

Burke County facing housing crisis
Letters to the Editor

Burke County facing housing crisis

  • Jul 5, 2025

This letter writer says action is needed to combat Burke County's housing shortage. 

Trust me folks, Trump has absolutely no plan for use of tariffs
The Paper’s Columnists

Trust me folks, Trump has absolutely no plan for use of tariffs

  • By HENRY BEALL For The Paper
  • Apr 26, 2025

Student Columnist Henry Beall says Trump has "no plan" on what to do with tariffs. 

Legislators: Have patience with Trump's tariff plan
Burke County, NC news

Legislators: Have patience with Trump's tariff plan

  • By MARTY QUEEN marty@thepaper.media
  • Apr 15, 2025

Sen. Warren Daniel and Rep. Hugh Blackwell weighed in on the topic of tariffs during the Burke County Chamber’s annual legislative breakfast at the Morganton Community House on Friday, April 11.

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