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The city of Morganton is looking to hear for anyone who has ideas on what the future of its auditorium and performing arts center should hold.
Former President Donald Trump is calling for the “immediate” release of the federal warrant. And a spokesperson for Anne Heche says the actor is on life support after a fiery crash. Those stories and more on our daily news podcast.
Burke County Public Schools capped off a summer of Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps for students Thursday with four camps at various locations in the county.
GLEN ALPINE — Firefighters spend their days putting out fires, but this weekend in Glen Alpine they’ll be helping families beat the summer heat and supporting a good cause.
LENOIR — A man was charged with felony animal cruelty after two dogs were found locked in a car, and one of them was dead.
Burke County remains a high transmission area for COVID-19 and people should wear masks indoors in public.
This week's Throwback Thursday gallery takes readers back in time to this week in 1990. This weekly gallery is a collection of photos from News Herald archives housed at the History Museum of Burke County, located at 201 W. Meeting St. in downtown Morganton.
Asheville-based EchoMix Entertainment will present its second installment of its Friday Nights Live concert series on the Courthouse Square in downtown Morganton featuring live music with food and beverages sold onsite.
Gas prices have dipped under $4 a gallon and are down 68 cents in the last month. More on that story, inflation, Donald Trump and other top news of the day on our daily podcast.
One hundred and 50 students and their families from across the state arrived Wednesday for the inaugural move-in day on the new Morganton campus of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics.
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A Morganton manufacturer announced this week that it plans to invest $94 million to expand its operation and hire more workers.
A man who was picked up a second time in two weeks on felony drug charges had his bond dropped more than $200,000 at his first court appearance.
The Burke County Board of Education met for its first work session of the 2022-23 school year Monday night.
A house fire in Dysartsville has departments across the county responding to lend a hand.
A man was taken to a local hospital with what appeared to be minor injuries after a crash on N.C. 18/U.S. 64 late Tuesday afternoon.
Former President Donald Trump says he will be questioned today in a New York civil investigation into his dealings as a real estate mogul. The case is unrelated to the FBI’s search of his Florida residence. Learn more on our daily podcast.
A motor vehicle wreck on Lenoir Road has led law enforcement to divert traffic on the road Tuesday afternoon.
UPDATE, Aug. 10: Court officials said Wednesday that Civitello's attorney appeared after court Monday and the order for his arrest was never formally issued, despite the judge's verbal order in open court.
The body of a missing Asheville man was found Monday afternoon near Old Fort.
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the most born and bred residents in North Carolina using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The legislation approved by the Senate over the weekend includes nearly $400 billion for clean energy initiatives, the country's largest-ever investment in fighting global warming.
A local senior has been recognized by the NC governor's office for her dedication to helping other seniors in the county:
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The popular Waldensian Festival returns Aug. 12-13:
The North Carolina School for the Deaf held a stakeholder meeting Thursday in Morganton to unveil the school’s new strategic plan, update stakeholders on campus infrastructure projects and field questions about possible upcoming state legislation.
CONNELLY SPRINGS — George Hildebran Fire & Rescue has partnered with three Hickory businesses and several local churches to provide relief to Kentucky families impacted by July’s devastating flooding.
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The Wake County Sheriff’s Office has identified the deputy shot in the line of duty Thursday night as Ned Byrd, according to a press conference. Byrd, a 13-year veteran of the department, was shot multiple times late Thursday night in eastern Wake County, the Sheriff’s Office reported. The shooting occurred near a gas station on Auburn Knightdale Road and Battle Bridge Road, reported ABC11, ...
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RICHMOND, Va. — Big-time stock car racing came to Richmond this weekend, bringing more drama than a Shakespeare festival.
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The Patton football team got a good look at real-speed conditions on Wednesday night as it hosted a preseason scrimmage versus Cherryville.
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