13+ hour, 51+ min ago  (1438+ words) Inductees as well as family representatives for posthumous inductees into the Valdese Sports Hall of Fame class of 2026 display their plaques following Monday evening's ceremony at the Old Rock School. The Valdese Sports Hall of Fame continued to grow on…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (328+ words) A Morganton accountant has earned one of the IRS's top tax credentials, giving Burke County clients a stronger local resource for tax planning, compliance and representation in disputes with the federal government. Richey May North Carolina announced May 13 that Andrew…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (541+ words) Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order Tuesday directing state cabinet agencies to coordinate efforts on housing supply, affordability and access. Executive Order No. 36 also calls for agencies to use data and technology as they work on housing-related policies, programs…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (168+ words) Meet Buttercup! At 7 months old, this beautiful little tween is friendly, loving and extremely playful. Sadly, he was adopted two months ago but returned last week simply because he is a playful kitten. Buttercup loves attention and is truly a…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (433+ words) The M. E. A. L. Mobile food truck is one of three ways Burke County Public Schools is offering free lunch this summer. Burke County Public Schools and Chartwells K12 will offer free lunch to children in the community all summer long. Families can choose…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (595+ words) Mattie Trybuskiewicz guides the robotic cars alongside her classmates. Monday morning's muggy air quickly heated the exterior of Betabox Learning's sky-blue mobile STEM lab as the instructors led New Dimensions Charter School students in the use of autonomous robotics. Austin…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (934+ words) Career and technical education funding in Burke County will decline for the fourth consecutive year, continuing a trend district officials say could strain workforce training programs in a county where nearly a quarter of graduates enter the workforce or military…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (205+ words) Meet Bagel Bite. Yes, his name is Bagel Bite and yes" he is exactly what you'd imagine: warm, comforting, slightly overstuffed, and best enjoyed on the couch. This 4-year-old THICC beagle mix is serving up a solid 80 pounds of love,…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (954+ words) Castle Bridge Marina owner Larry Davis with the waters of Lake Rhodhiss stretching out behind him. Castle Bridge Marina is on the northern side of Lake Rhodhiss but thanks to satellite annexation is a part of Rutherford College. Although work…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (289+ words) Rutherford College home and business owners will not be facing a property tax increase in the upcoming fiscal year. The property tax rate will remain at 12 cents per $100 of property valuation. Burke County is looking at a 45% increase in what…...