Sharon McBrayer

The Hildebran cruise-in this week is expected to be a special one. Most Popular This combined festival allowed festivalgoers to enjoy a full day of entertainment throughout the event.

A new Mexican restaurant has taken the place of a previous one in the Magnolia Plaza on Burkemont Avenue in Morganton.

Sharon McBrayer They are leaving Burke County Public Schools with a high school diploma and a two-year college degree.

Burke County's 2026-27 recommended budget proposes the county tax rate remain the same, but includes two fire tax increases.

SGL Carbon in Morganton has applied for an air quality permit from the North Carolina Division of Air Quality and people will have a chance to comment and/or request a public hearing on the application.

Below are the pets of the week at the Burke County Animal Resource Center. kAmkDEC@?8mpC:6=ik^DEC@?8m xD 2 86?E=6 f\J62C\@=5 A:E3F== >:I H:E9 E96 DH66E6DE D@F=]k^Am

Burke County Public Schools announced principal changes for next year on Tuesday.

It's the end of an era for a business that has been in downtown Morganton for nearly 80 years.

The owners of an Asian fusion restaurant open less than a year in Valdese have decided to close the eatery, effective immediately.

Sharon McBrayer Property owners in the city of Morganton will likely see their tax rate remain the same in the upcoming fiscal year, but water, sewer and electric customers could see rates increase.