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Medical Assisting program helps to fill worker shortage in health care
Not all college graduates have jobs waiting for them upon graduation, but that is typically the case for those earning a diploma or associate degree in Western Piedmont Community College’s Medical …
Historic Morganton Festival wins state award
The Historic Morganton Festival received an award at the North Carolina Association of Festivals and Events. The MADE Competition (Morganton, Arts, Design and Engineering) was awarded as “Best …
School Board wrestles with whether to break state law
Members of the Burke County School Board appear to be split on whether to disregard state law to begin the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 14. During the Board’s Feb. 6 work session, four board …
New teachers get tips, advice not learned in college
In a firm voice, Mountain View Elementary art teacher Cassidy Upton said, “Mona.” The fourth-graders replied with “Lisa” and then took their seats and placed their hands on their …
Redistricting may impact five elementary schools for 2023-24
Mountain View Elementary School is approaching capacity, leaving Burke County Public Schools to consider redistricting more than 125 students to four other schools. Forest Hill, Hillcrest, Oak Hill, …
Dr. Jim Dellinger served thousands of Burke County families
Late on the evening of Sunday, July 23, 1969, just one week after the first manned landing on the moon, my dad suffered a heart attack. 911 communications did not exist at that time. Instead, …
The Paper draws praise for its first edition
To the Editor:I may have to reconsider my subscription to The Paper. So far today, I haven’t gotten anything done but read your fantastic first edition. And I have more stories earmarked to read …
Jewell Wilson Robinson
Mrs. Jewell Wilson Robinson, 84, of Valdese, passed peacefully on Tuesday February 7, 2023, at Amorem Hospice of Burke County, after a period of declining health.
Peter Warlick Patton III
Peter “Pete” Warlick Patton III passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022. He was 86 years old.
Daniel Eugene Conley
Mr. Daniel Eugene Conley, 71, of Morganton, passed away on Sunday February 5, 2023, at J. Iverson Riddle Development Center after a period of declining health.
Charlsie Bolick
Mrs. Charlsie Belle Buff Bolick, 89, of Valdese, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at her residence, following a period of declining health.
Bennie Buff
Mr. Bennie Archie Buff, 78, of Valdese, passed away on Friday February 3, 2023, at his residence after a period of declining health.
Around Burke
The Burke County NAACP will sponsor the 40th Annual Black History Festival on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Collett Street Recreation Center from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Performers this year …
Sons of the American Revolution hear history, honor veterans
We had an excellent Colonel Alexander Erwin Sons of the American Revolution Meeting on Thursday, Jan. 19, at the Morganton Community House with over 50 members and guests in …
Feb. 11, 2023
Burke's law enforcement leaders impressive men
No tape recorders were running and no notes were being taken when the senior staff at The Paper sat down recently in separate meetings with Burke County Sheriff Banks Hinceman and Morganton Public …
Growing up Hmong: a love letter to special parents
How many love letters can a daughter write to her parents? Is it ever enough to thank them for their sacrifices and resiliency? Every opportunity I get - to write an article about Hmong history or to …
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 …
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