Tammie Gercken

The Burke County Public Library will give local residents the opportunity to recognize Black History Month with a special event.

Members of the Historic Burke Foundation and the Col. Alexander Erwin chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution invite people in the community to recognize the birthday of the first president of the United States.

A local couple has spent a lifetime setting an inspiring example of serving the community.

Allen and Doris Fullwood received many accolades from the community upon being awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in 2022, including from Caroline Avery, who nominated them for the award.

The Burke County Chamber of Commerce is encouraging people to keep the community clean by holding a fun competition.

Tales of women doing their part for the patriot cause in the American Revolution are not often told, but the Historic Burke Foundation has preserved stories of some of those brave women who lived in Burke County.

Local singers will share their love of choral music with the community in an upcoming free performance.

A Morganton lawyer and a former U.S. president had an intriguing and complicated relationship that culminated in a duel.

A new exhibit at the History Museum of Burke County features items that once belonged to a former North Carolina governor with a local connection.

Sonya Reid received a Medallion Award for her service to the American Red Cross. The governor only awards 20 medallions across the state per year to volunteers.