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I can see clearly now - more or less
With apologies to the late Johnny Nash, I can see clearly now. The gas bubble is gone.Well, mostly gone, anyway. And, if I’m being honest, I can’t really see all that clearly. But things are …
A fairy tale ending to a storybook romance for minister and bride
I was an associate minister at First Baptist Church of Morganton. I was still single into my 30’s. I think the congregation was concerned. I heard that the Fidelis Women’s Sunday School class …
Glen Alpine Fire Department struggles with delays, budget constraints
Two years into the wait for a new fire truck to arrive, Glen Alpine Fire Chief Adam Marlowe remains focused on the emergency response capabilities and preparedness of his department. At a budget …
Sheriff's Office announces promotion
Archery taking off with kids
Several youth archery tournaments were recently held across the area - one at East Burke Middle, one at South Caldwell High and one remote virtual tournament - as the sport continues to make traction …
11 locals participate in 1A/2A state meet
Eleven Burke County swimmers took to the pool one last time for the 2022-23 season on Thursday night in the NCHSAA 1A/2A state championship meet at the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary.Those swimmers …
Burke EMS signs first apprentices with WPCC’s PACE program
Western Piedmont Community College held a signing ceremony to recognize 13 apprentices: Zachary Ahrensfield, Faith Anderson, Kaitlyn Brady, Taura Calloway, Brianna Cooper, Dakota Davis, Christopher …
Ribbon-cutting marks official opening of Phifer Family YMCA
Sunny skies and temperatures that felt more like early April than early February provided the perfect setting for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Phifer Family YMCA.Although the …
Valdese Town Council gives recognition to Draughn Wildcats football team
Valdese Town Hall was overflowing Monday night, Feb. 6, as the Draughn Wildcats 2022 football team, coaches, and supporters filed into council chambers. Still energized from their hugely successful …
Elephant garlic is not that big, but it's mighty tasty and versatile
John White, of western Burke County, had contacted The Paper last week about his hobby of raising elephant garlic in his garden.We invited John to bring some by so we could get a photograph. Given its name, we expected him to roll it up to our door in a wheelbarrow.
Where the market stands now -- a word to buyers and to sellers
During my 25+ years of real estate experience, I am always asked, how is the real estate market?Most simply say, it is great. It is an important question as real estate is probably their most …
Check out the recipes in 'Getting Phat with the Wildcats'
One of my favorite things about Draughn High School is that from the first day its doors swung open in late August of 2008, being there felt like being a part of a family.I loved the people I …
Nature's Playground is open for business and good business it is
The Burke County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) has a strategic plan for marketing Burke County to visitors and it is working. Visitors to Burke spent $121 million in 2021 . . .
Mark Your Calendar
Saturday, Feb. 11 Community Warm Yoga Classes: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Breathe Yoga & Pilates, 115 W. Union St., MorgantonPop-up Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 111 N. Green St., MorgantonAuthor Event …
'The House' is home to Kellex in Valdese
Charlie and Chris Rice, the brothers who founded Kellex Seating in an Ohio garage nearly three decades ago, don’t refer to their operation in Valdese as “the factory” nor to their work area as “the office.”
One down, four to go
It took a while, but Burke Business Park finally has its first tenant.Representatives of Los Angeles-based UNIX Packaging, LLC, and Burke Development Inc. (BDI), along with numerous local officials, …
Karen Michelle Lail
Karen Michelle Lail, 50, of Hickory passed away at her home on Sunday, February 5, 2023.
Freedom's Jeulenea Khang wins gold at Women’s Invitational
Freedom senior Jeulenea Khang became Burke County’s first female wrestling state champion on Saturday.Khang bettered her runner-up finish from 2022 at the Women’s Wrestling Invitational, co-hosted by the NCHSAA and N.C. Chapter of USA Wrestling, as she defeated Jamie Hearl of Mount Airy by 2-0 decision in the title match at the Greensboro Coliseum Fieldhouse.
Native son proudly leads Rutherford College
For nearly 30 years, Yates Jensen taught students at East Burke and Draughn high schools about the roles and responsibilities of government, from the White House in Washington to the town hall on the …
Engel & Völkers has announced its expansion into the Carolina foothills with three locations opening across Morganton and Nebo. The new shops will be led by license partners Steve Leadbetter and …
Tips to consider when preparing to sell your home
Spring is just around the corner and with the warmer weather comes many homes on the market.Blooming trees, fresh mulch and pretty green grass do a lot for your home's curb appeal on the …
Duffy makes big splash in national BBQ competitions
Travis Duffy of Pierre, S.D., leader of the Last Call Heroes Championship BBQ Team, originally hails from the Oldham area. During a phone interview last week, Duffy told how he has been perfecting …
Keeping it local, and simple
During my junior year in college, around 1977, I needed a second part-time job to pay for a Honda CB 550 four-cylinder to careen and carouse across the country and back with a bunch of school buddies during spring break …
Abee riding big season at UNCA
Fletcher Abee is playing for a winner on the basketball court once again. And perhaps even more than that, he’s enjoying being back near his Burke County home. The Freedom High School 2019 graduate …
The calendar
Weekly Food Truck Court: Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Courthouse Squarein downtown Morganton Feb. 4 The Exploring Joara Foundation holding an Archeology Day: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the History Museum of Burke County …
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