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Small church, big vision, and a surprise in Morganton
In 2009 members created Open Hearts Bakery, using the church kitchen. The church hired workers with economic and employment challenges to work in the bakery.
Meals, meetings and more coming up this week in Burke County
Check out what's happening around Burke County.
Lake James to offer kayaking for visitors with disabilities
This summer at Lake James there will be kayaking, hiking and more recreational activities geared to be accessible for people with disabilities.
Two to represent Morganton at Miss NC pageants in High Point
Miss Morganton is Nish*tha Karumuri and Miss Morganton’s Teen Logan Bolds will be among the competitors of the Miss North Carolina and Miss North Carolina’s Teen competition at High Point Theatre. The competitions are preliminaries to theMiss AmericaandMiss America’s Teen pageant.
Man found dead near Paddy's Creek area of Lake James
Hinceman said deputies are investigating. He said the man was seen in the state park earlier Friday.
A little less conversation, a little more lemonade
Mason City boy pairs his love of Elvis with a lemonade stand, singing and dancing to the King of Rock and Roll while offering folks a cold glass of lemonade.
Glen Alpine budget would drop tax rate by 3 cents
State law requires budgets to be adopted by July 1.
Take me home tonight: Pets up for adoption in Burke
Daisy is the sweetest senior girl on the planet. She is around 8 years old and spayed.
Valdese teams up with WPCOG to research, address homelessness
Cindy and her husband, who has terminal lung cancer, have been homeless in Valdese for years.“You just walk the streets, go through dumpsters to find something to eat."
Burke commissioners approve new budget with no tax increase
Burke County commissioners approved the 2024-25 budget that keeps the tax rate at 56 cents per $100 of property value.
Photos: See Rutherford College in the 1930s and two ribbon cuttings in Burke County
Take a look at some photos from around Burke County.
South Caldwell teacher mourns loss of Hickory swim coach
He could be a tough guy with his swimmers and other coaches, but his toughness also hid a very kind interior.
GALLERY: Throwback Thursday - This week in 2000
Take a look back in time to this week in the year 2000 with this week's Throwback Thursday gallery. The photos are from News Herald archives housed at the History Museum of Burke County, located at 201 W. Meeting St. in downtown Morganton.
Morganton man charged with kicking city law officers during arrest
Police said a man kicked Morganton Public Safety officers when they charged him with trespassing late Tuesday night.
Valdese could house fire, police departments in old town hall temporarily
The facilities advisory committee for the Valdese Town Council is recommending using the former town hall on Faet Street to temporarily house its fire and police department until a permanent solution can be completed.
Tour the Berry Site and more in Burke County this week
Check out what's happening around Burke County.
Property tax rates unchanged in new Morganton budget
It might be music to the sound of CoMMA fans’ ears to know the performing arts center soon will get an upgrade to its sound system. The upgrade will cost the city $859,210.
Wall Street Journal report shocks N.C. Democrats
Bauerlein reports, “The Democratic Party is no longer competitive in the state’s predominantly white and poor mountainous west."
Burke students place 9th in international problem-solving event
The students were Emmaline Phipps from Burke Middle College, Nancy McQuaid from Patton High School and Kendall Ingram, Sophie Mosely, Haven Edwards, Cache Hickman and Gabe Garrison from Draughn High School.
Valdese council OKs 10-cent drop in property tax rate; some water rates, recycling fee to increase
The Valdese Town Council approved Monday night the town’s 2024-25 fiscal budget with a 10-cent drop in the property tax rate. It also amended the interim town manager's employment contract.
Morganton hospital employee ranked as top facility manager
Deanne Avery,who works at UNC Health Blue Ridge, has been recognized by Healthcare Design as the top facility manager this year. Nine others from around the country were recognized.
Burke board IDs land for new elementary school in Connelly Springs
The Burke County Board of Education is looking at buying about 43 acres of land in Connelly Springs for a new elementary school. The board received a $42 million grant for the school.
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Connelly Springs couple charged with stolen items from East Burke High
A Connelly Springs couple was charged after several items, including tools, were reported stolen from East Burke High School's agriculture department in early June, said the Burke County Sheriff's Office.
UW-Madison researcher develops ice cream that doesn't melt
"It's basically physics and ice cream coming together."
Passenger rail through Burke gets legislative support
“And I believe, based on conversations that Amtrak officials have had with our staff, that this route will become a reality within five to seven years,” State Sen. Warren Daniel said.
Filing for Hildebran, Rutherford College to start in July
Session Law 2021-102, among other things, changed the town of Hildebran municipal elections from odd-numbered years to even-numbered years.
Juneteenth walk set for Wednesday in Burke
Check out what's happening around Burke County.
UW-Madison researcher creates ice cream that holds its shape
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Burke County Board of Elections gifted sculpture honoring voting access for all
A sculpture now hanging at the Burke County Board of Elections honors the importance of voting access for people with handicaps.
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