Editor’s note: During the month of February, in honor of Black History Month, The News Herald is highlighting local African Americans who have…
In spite of restrictions and concerns related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, one local church is moving forward with plans to rally communi…
Hunger doesn't take a timeout amid a pandemic, and young people have been craving opportunities to help others despite 10 months of stay-at-ho…
VALDESE — The Rev. Dr. Kevin Frederick will preach his last sermon as pastor of Waldensian Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Jan. 31, retiring af…
First Presbyterian Church of Morganton has hired a new staff member to minister to the young people of the church and the surrounding community.
In trying times for America, a little prayer couldn't hurt.
CONNELLY SPRINGS — Wilkies Grove Baptist Church here called the Rev. Thurman Roe to be its new senior pastor on Sunday, Dec. 27.
As 2020 came to a close, Open Hearts Bakery, a ministry of St. Matthews United Methodist Church in Morganton, had several success stories to c…
Democrat Raphael Warnock won one of Georgia's two Senate runoffs Wednesday, becoming the first Black senator in his state's history and puttin…
A 21-year-old man who hid from police in an East Texas church was charged with first-degree murder and felony assault in a shooting that left …
The Rev. Billy Glosson will be the first one to tell you that 2020 was not the easiest year to start something new, especially something like …
This has been a year of unprecedented challenges for local churches. Over the past nine months, concerns surrounding COVID-19 have dominated c…
This book by Joseph Henrich is the rare case of a volume that deserves all its many accolades. The title says it all.
The historic Middle Collegiate Church burned was gutted after a fire in the early hours of Dec. 5 spread from a vacant building adjacent to th…
For many churches in Burke County, the Christmas season will look a little bit different this year than it has in the past. As COVID-19 cases …
In 2013, things were looking pretty bleak for Grandview Baptist Church.
HICKORY - The Bethlehem Star will still shine over Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church this year.
Local residents have a good opportunity to remember their blessings and give thanks this year.
Toward the conclusion of World War II in Europe, the triumphant Allies, especially after the discoveries of the Nazi death camps, sought an in…
Unfortunately, I missed my opportunity to be a world famous podcast expert on regional snake handling.
Take a look at some of the local news happenings from the last week in Burke County, and read more at the links attached.
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck and slowed everyone down, Andrea Kiser of Morganton decided to cross an item off her bucket list. Andrea, a …
Hopewell Baptist Church of Morganton recently recognized a milestone.
CONNELLY SPRINGS — The Burke County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that it has interviewed multiple juvenile suspects during its investi…