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NO EASY ANSWERS

We take a look at homelessness in Morganton

Eric Estes, known locally as Wolf, sits with his dog, Holly, on the steps at the History Museum of Burke County on a recent afternoon. Wolf is one of Morganton's unsheltered residents.

Eric Estes, known locally as Wolf, sits with his dog, Holly, on the steps at the History Museum of Burke County on a recent afternoon. Wolf is one of Morganton's unsheltered residents.

MARTY QUEEN / THE PAPER

Posted Saturday, April 1, 2023 12:16 am

By MARTY QUEEN

Senior Reporter, THE PAPER

The Paper is taking an in-depth look at homelessness in Burke County. It's a challenge without an easy fix. We present five stories this week. We'll bring you more coverage on this important topic in next week's Paper. Here are this week's stories:

No easy answers: City of Morganton struggling with increasing number of incidents, encampments

HOMELESSNESS: City of Morganton struggling with increasing number of incidents, encampments

Shelters, Faith community determined to help those in need

Federal law guides services for Burke's 100 homeless students

'Wolf' talks of being homeless, living on the street

Lowman confident he'll soon be off the streets

Life on the streets difficult for "Dun"

Staying housed a problem for Laws

Turbyfill battling addiction, homelessness

Public Safety ramping up ordinance, trespassing enforcement

Disturbing encounters

Trying to make sense of the homeless issue facing Morganton takes a toll

Where do we go from here?

Making St. Francis proud: Calvary Lutheran hosts Unsheltered Pet Clinic

Table Rock student aims to help homeless population stay warm

Morganton's Emergency Shelter Network seeks volunteers

Keywords

Unsheltered, Morganton, Burke County, NC, Homelessness