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July 19, 2015

Top Story Morganton man among those gunned down in Chattanooga A Burke County man has been identified as one of the four marines killed in Thursday’s shooting in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Staff Sgt. David A. Wyatt, was a Morganton native who later lived in Russellville, Arkansas, according to the Associated Press. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Summer Fare: Farmer’s market brings garden varieties downtown » Temporary trail closure announced due to wildfire in McDowell County » Guessing game leads to adventure for local seniors » County moving forward with new justice center plans » Tennessee gunman had unremarkable past; his 5th victim dies Sports » Morganton 11-12s win district baseball title » YOUTH SOFTBALL: GALS clip Double Play in extras » Bock, Kisner set for first try at British Open Obituaries » Autrey, Rick » Burns, Auby » Craig, Lloyd » Fredrickson, Gladys L. Mull » Mays, Charles Raymond More from Morganton.com » Burke Public Payroll 2014-15 » Graduation 2015: Photos of grads & more » Prescription drug abuse in Burke » What is Your School's Grade?

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July 26, 2015

Top Story 25th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act celebrated in Morganton Local residents gathered at WorkSource West in Morganton to celebrate successful citizens of all shapes and sizes Thursday morning. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Support shown for sales tax plan » Sheriff’s Office to enforce no-parking zones along Powerhouse Road » Bald Knob wildfire grows to 40 acres » Camps offer children musical training through fun activities » Firm makes award-winning airplane Sports » Prep football coaches no stranger to programs » Freedom’s Perkins finishes as leading tackler in East-West Game » Emmons verbally commits to Crimson Tide (w/video) Obituaries » Boyd, Chestine Ollis » Bradley, Patricia McCall » Caldwell, Paul » Evans, Gay Shurman » Hart, Betty Sue Greene » McElveen, James » Perkins, Dorothy G. » Poteat, Mildred » Pritchard, George Robert » Proctor, Mary Margaret Allen

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August 2, 2015

Top Story Taking one for the team As the Morganton Big League all-star softball team makes its way to Delaware to play in the Big League Softball World Series, their families will have one less thing to worry about. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Musical Salute: EBHS jazz band performs concert for Pearl Harbor survivor » Watermelon Social: Traditional event gets a twist from balloon artist » Five things to do this weekend (July 31-Aug. 2) » 50th Little Miss and Master Valdese contest underway » Hickory Museum of Art to host third Autolawn Party Sports » Prep football practices get underway across the county on Saturday » Morganton Big League squad set for World Series debut » Veterans’ bond the glue of Big League title squad Obituaries » Flynn, Fuchia Daves » Harper, Warren E. » Keller, George LaVern » Luthje, Anne Ferraro » Powell, David Eugene » Willis, James "Ben"

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August 9, 2015

Top Story Drought conditions expected into fall The area is in a Stage 1 drought and the lack of precipitation isn’t expected to change any time soon.  Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Owner of Yianni’s has plans to sell this year » State finishes presenting evidence in 2013 killing on Damond Lamont Kincaid » Morganton historian looks at history that might have been » Colorado theater shooter gets life term after jury fails to agree on execution » Fall registration to begin Sports » Morganton Big League softball heads to consolation bracket at World Series » Morganton Big League squad drops WS opener late, 2-1

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Obituaries » Blanchard, Mary Frances Berry » Houk Jr., William » Marlowe, Timmy James » McFarlin, Doris » Mirtsching, Walter

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August 16, 2015

Top Story Cost of justice center project considered Burke County commissioners could have to start cutting items from the plans for a new justice center to stay within the county’s ability to pay for it without raising taxes.  Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Morganton man arrested in Conover on meth trafficking » Local artists to raise funds for animal rescue » Black bear breaks into car in Montana, destroys interior » Woman charged after trying to sell stolen car » 5 things to do this weekend Sports » Teams get in work between the breaks in disjointed Burke Co. Jamboree » Panthers, Wildcats open with football scrimmages » EB football gets experience in Maiden scrimmage Obituaries » Buchanan, Doshia J. » Davis, Dink » Kanipes Jr., Harold Dewey » Moldenhauer, Leona » Roberts, Nancy Ann Kidder » Wilson, Lydia » Yount, Shirley

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August 23, 2015

Top Story Man nabbed with drugs after high-speed chase A Lincoln County man was caught with drugs and a gun after a high-speed chase by law enforcement in Burke County on Friday. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » ‘Key’ meth dealer off the streets » Active shooter scenario tests responders’ emergency preparedness » Capital Correspondence: Aug. 20, 2015 » Barrel of US crude drops below $40 » Sinking currencies point to jitters about emerging economies Sports » Draughn never trails on road in Lambert’s return » 2015 Burke Co. H.S. football preview » BACK TO BACK TO BACK?: Patriots eye program’s 1st conference three-peat Obituaries » Allen, Franklin Lee » Boone, Clifford McGarvie » Bradley, Ruby Tucker » Hairfield, John Charles » Lowman, Hazel Jo » Mauney, Patricia Ann » Mourglea, Mildred Branch » Workman, Roy Allen

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August 30, 2015

Top Story Police: Man demands rent money at knifepoint A Morganton man was arrested after police say he tried to force another man to pay rent. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » 2-vehicle crash closes College Street briefly Friday » Man charged for demanding naked photos from underage girl » Vehicles pile up on Bouchelle Street after man runs stop sign » Grace Ridge to Host memory care symposium » Parmalee ready to play home-state concert Sports » Emmons’ 4 TDs lead Freedom past Draughn in big way » EB, Freedom collect county football wins in blowout fashion » H.S. VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Draughn, EB stay unbeaten in SMAC Obituaries » Blake, Kimberly Ward » Blevins, Ella » Crockford, Ralph Steven » Hudgins, Aaron Devon » McGlamery, Shirley Anthony » Warren, Adam

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September 6, 2015

Top Story Man charged with arson after burning home with residents inside A Morganton man was nabbed after police say he tried to burn down a mobile home with two residents inside. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Local couple wins Marry Me Military contest » Crime Roundup July 8-10, 2015 » Number of NC magistrates unwilling to perform same-sex marriages grows » Police release dashcam video of officer putting out vehicle fire » Capital Correspondence: Sept. 3, 2015 Sports » Freedom notches sixth consecutive ‘Fat Friday’ win in weather-shortened contest » Freedom takes abbreviated 'Fat Friday XLII,' Draughn topples Patton » Week 3 H.S. football summaries Obituaries » Annis, Sarah » Garrou, Herbert » Huffman, Johnny Ellis » Lewis, Ron » Mikusa, Amy Lockard » Mills, Rama Ruth Watts » Noblitt, Herman "Bud" » Thornburg, Tega » Young, Christine Harris

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September 13, 2015

Top Story DWI numbers high over holiday week Thirteen people were charged with impaired driving in Burke County in the week leading up to Labor Day, in what police say was the result of extra vigilance and patrolling. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Crime Roundup July 17-21 » Video: Food vendors show off festival cuisine » WPCC to offer free business classes » Member’s Days will kick off Saturday at the Berry site » McDowell magistrates won't perform marriages Sports » Emmons’ huge 2nd quarter lifts Patriots, cements his place in history » Former ass’t coach, player Bartlett named new EB girls coach » M.S. ROUNDUP: Table Rock tops Walter Johnson in volleyball Obituaries » Adkins, Phillip William » Breeden, Kenneth James » Byrd, Royce Lee » Curtis, Myrtle Hendrix » McMahon, Elizabeth "Lib" Taylor » Miller, H. Leslie » Norwood, Roy Eric

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September 20, 2015

Top Story Lawsuits against BCPS resolved Burke County Public Schools’ insurance company has paid out $350,000 to victims in the sex abuse case of former teacher Michael Andrew Alexander. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Family, survivors share struggles, praise support group » Nonprofit aims to bring awareness, hope to victims of female cancers » Son of Wake Forest Hall of Famer Rusty LaRue dies in car crash » Local teacher awarded for dedication » Alphabet Lane and Aquatics Center parking lot closed next week in Morganton Sports » Freedom female kicker making history » Key plays by White, Huffman lead Draughn to 3rd win » Burke Co. Week 5 prep football preview (w/video) Obituaries » Bowman, Gary » Bowman, Gary » Bradley, Mary Alice » Crawley, Howard Junior » Duckworth, Peggy C. » Fox, Benny Dean » Jones, Nancy Ellen McPeters » McKinney, Lucy Ann Burnette » Prewit, Rebecca Sue McDade » Ross, Stephanie Marie

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September 27, 2015

Top Story Hospital to expand surgical center Carolinas HealthCare Systems Blue Ridge broke ground on a new surgical center at its Morganton facility Wednesday. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Burke Arts Council captures fall with photography exhibit » NC Department of Revenue explains taxing of illegal substances » The blurred journey from contacts to cataracts » New playground coming to Catawba Meadows Park » Greenlee Ford crossing re-enactment set for Oct. 1 Sports » Patton rolls up 500-plus rushing yards on Hickory in 1st win » H.S. SOCCER ROUNDUP: Patton breaks through, tops rival Freedom 4-1 » Morganton Big League softball team to be inducted into Burke Co. Sports HOF Obituaries » Anderson, Nelle » Ashby, Lois Jeanette » Blanton, Benjamin » Brown, Dennis » Gath, Yvonne » Ogle, Roy » Waldrop, Jean » Watts, Dennis » Wilkerson, Kate » Williams, Hilda Towery

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October 4, 2015

Top Story Website to link workers with jobs A website that will compile available furniture jobs in the Unifour and Catawba Valley went online Friday.  Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Family Day rescheduled to Monday » Man charged with threatening sheriff » Greenway, local parks closed due to weather » Rain contributes to 2 wrecks on I-40 » Crime Roundup Aug. 21-23, 2015 Sports » South Caldwell ground attack too much for Patton » Week 7 prep football preview » Maynor’s softball commit to WCU gives Freedom three at D-I level Obituaries » Chapman, William Ryan » Conley, Jesse Hunter » Crawford, Jay » Dale, Willie Sue » Deitz, Howard L. » Freeman, Evelyn B. » Gibson, Lawrence Allen "Roy Lee" » Hall, Cloys Claude » Killian, Mary Virginia Cuthbertson » McCormick, Rassie Orders

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October 11, 2015

Top Story Runway additions planned at airport Foothills Regional Airport officials are planning some additions to the runway. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Courthouse debate: No more games » Extension News and the Great Pumpkin search » Local fire departments teach students about fire safety » Campus security a priority at WPCC » Agency moves back to previous building, plans fundraiser Sports » EB wins big on homecoming night vs. Draughn » BURKE KIDS IN COLLEGE: A&T's Gardin receives national honor after huge game » Knopf, Freedom break records in beatdown of Hickory Obituaries » Baumgardner Sr., Gene Kegley » Birchfield, Della Hall » Canty, Vincent J. » Kinninger, Rachel Stewart » Mace, J.C. » Mayfield, Tabbitha Edwards » Parrish, Betty Gardner

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October 18, 2015

Top Story Quilting guild brings comfort to underserved veteran population VALDESE — A parade of quilts carried by members of Burke Quilter’s Guild made its way through the doorway at NancyLynn Sharpless’ home Thursday. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Concert aims to ‘Raise the Roof’ on historic home » Musical comedy coming to Old Rock School » What is the worth of a life? » Burgess Sidney Gaither: A historic figure in Burke, Iredell » Pulitzer Prize-winner author to speak at forum Sports » QB Crawford helps push Freedom to solo 1st in NWC » Freedom secures program win No. 300; Patton sets scoring record » H.S. VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Draughn clinches at least a share of SMAC title Obituaries » Conley, Willa » Hautt, James Donald » Lindstrom, Carole Jean » Minton, Calvin Eugene » Small, Randy W.

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October 25, 2015

Top Story Man found unconscious in jail dies An inmate at Burke-Catawba District Confinement Facility died last week and his family members want outside officials to look into the death because of injuries he received in the jail. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Cancer survivor advocates for awareness, research » Artists’ rendering symbolizes putting life back together after cancer » Follow these tips for a safe Halloween » Some questions are tough to answer » Corn maze to offer seasonal fun for the family Sports » EB runs 79 offensive plays, surges to key SMAC win in final quarter » Draughn, EB collect SMAC wins to strengthen playoff resumes » Raiders unseat perennial boys soccer powers WJ, Liberty to claim 1st title Obituaries » Banks, Donna Click » Branch, Patricia Kirby » Burleson, Ralph "Lee" » Chisholm III, James » Dale, Tony » Dockery Sr., John Alfred » Fisher, Peggy Viola » Learned Jr., Samuel Murray » Parker, Mildred Mae Stockton » Peters, Linda Carol Cobb

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November 1, 2015

Top Story Board to decide on street closing The Morganton City Council is expected to decide on closing a portion of a road on Monday. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Spooktacular offers safe, entertaining atmosphere for families » College to hold orientations for adult programs » Company recalls peanut butter because of metal shavings » Crime Roundup Oct. 15-18, 2015 » Animal rescues need more volunteers Sports » Freedom seizes 20th straight road win, share of 1st three-peat » M.S. ROUNDUP: Falcons win 1st outright FAC football title since ’11 » EB hangs on, edges Heritage for FAC volleyball title in thriller Obituaries » Berkey, Clara » Brown, Ellen Ann Morris » Clay, Wilbur » Cloud, Kathleen R. » Effler, Lawrence Ray » Powell, Col. Ralph J. (Jack) » Toney, Albert Fermon

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November 8, 2015

Top Story The Great Outdoors: Yurts and tree houses could attract folks to the county Duke Energy is constructing a road that could eventually lead to Burke County becoming a destination for nature lovers. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Mayor-elect outlines plans for city » Partnership offers supplemental insurance » Middle schoolers offered free tutoring » Forum speaker immerses self in project » Man pleads guilty to felony charges Sports » Patriots stay perfect vs. Patton, win NWC again, clinch 10 wins again » Freedom wins 3rd straight NWC title with shutout of rival Patton » Castillo hat trick lifts Walter Johnson to girls soccer crown Obituaries » Buff, Leola » Lavender, Donald Calvin » Michaux, Clara Mae Ervin » Quigley, Edna » Sutherland, Gladys Evelyn Robinette

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November 15, 2015

Top Story Board to vote on jail site Burke County commissioners are expected to decide Tuesday on where it will build a new jail and whether that jail will be attached to a courthouse. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » In a somber, off-kilter Paris, mass murder leaves emptiness » Prosecutor: Death toll in Paris attacks hits 129; 352 hurt » Most Wanted » Third annual food drive strives to help families in need » Official: 118 dead at Paris concert hall Sports » East Burke, Salem, Oak Hill win youth football titles » Panthers test Patriots for a half, but Freedom pulls away in 1st round » Freedom advances after in-county playoff clash with Patton Obituaries » Abee, Maggie » Grady Sr., James R. » Haigler, John » Hedman, Missy Clayton » Helton, Lucinda » House, Esther » Lewis, Gloria Hart » Orders, Robin Hogan » Reel, Barbara Ann Jimison » Short, Larry Gardner

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November 22, 2015

Top Story Holiday Sampler Local restaurants and wineries are gearing up for the 12th annual Holiday Sampler fundraiser. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Rehabilitated bald eagle released into the wild » Family seeks answers in hit-and-run » This Week's Most Wanted » Parents charged with abuse of infant » Couple to serve 3 days in jail for animal cruelty Sports » EB notches 2nd straight playoff upset as Brown victorious in 500th game » EB football upsets second straight foe; Freedom silenced at home to end season » Freedom 'O' meets Kings Mountain 'D' in supreme 2nd-round matchup Obituaries » Corpening, Verdell Anthony "VA" » Johnson, Eileen McCullough » Leonhardt, Carolyn June Young » Smith Sr., Wayne H.

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November 29, 2015

Top Story Churches targeted by thieves The Burke County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division is currently investigating several break-ins and larcenies to churches, which occurred over the past several weeks. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Valdese Rotary hears about quilting history » Ruritan names new district governor » Crime Roundup » BUCM provides a holiday meal for hundreds » Residents encouraged to shop locally Sports » East Lincoln’s 30th straight win ends EB football postseason run » Cavs, ‘Stangs set for third-round showdown » Scoring run before halftime lifts EB boys past Patton Obituaries » Allison, Hugh Donald » Blalock, Jackie Lee » Carey, Alice Kathlyn Martin » Diego-Matias, Pascual Miguel » Fulbright, Ronald » Kincaid, Lillian » Krumins, Karina » McGimsey, Louise Clark » Shuping, Edward L. » White, Mildred Moody

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December 6, 2015

Top Story Plans for new center presented Burke County commissioners got to see what the future will look like for a library/senior center in Hildebran. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Most Wanted » Crime Watch » Donations needed during winter season push » Christmas, love, and Charlie Brown » VIDEO: Christmas parade draws out hundreds Sports » COLUMN: Tiger sounds OK with 2nd place all-time » EB boys top Freedom for 3-0 start » L-R’s Noyes named SAC player of week Obituaries » Branch, William » Branch, William Wayne » Dellinger, Cynthia Marie » Hudson, Norris David » Jenkins, Doris Marie » Martin Jr., Robert » Painter, Malcolm » Wortman, Lenowana Clark

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December 13, 2015

Top Story UPDATE: Driver in rollover charged with DWI The driver, who survived a rollover Thursday and refused medical treatment, is in the hospital after he sobered up and began to feel the full impact of the wreck. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Crime Watch » VIDEO: Students receive special Teddy bears from service organization » Busted at Walmart » Holiday Tour of Homes set for Sunday » UPDATE: Name of driver injured in wreck released Sports » Morganton Big League softball team enters Burke Co. Sports HOF » Draughn girls pull out pivotal OT win » EB girls top Patton for 3rd straight win, boys bounce back Obituaries » Clontz, Harmon » Fisher, Harold B. » Freeman, Opal Ruth Baynard » McNeely, Ethel Bailey » Silver, David Hamilton » Williams, Frankie Virginia McCall

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December 20, 2015

Top Story New legislation expected to have minimal local impact The Every Student Succeeds Act was signed into law by the president on Dec. 10 as replacement legislation for the No Child Left Behind Act. The bill received strong bipartisan support in Washington. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Rubio is the future of the GOP » Carpet-bombing: wall-to-wall folly » More candidates enter race for board seats » Medical examiner: Scott Weiland died from toxic mix of drugs » National, county graduation rates hitting high points Sports » Emmons scores 1st TD in historic N.C. Shrine Bowl win » Rhoney, No. 2 Lady Patriots dismantle Hickory down low » EB boys win 13th straight over rival Draughn Obituaries » Allison, Judy » Burdon, Joyce Landry Hughes » Cashion, Ellen Wilson » Collier, Kathleen » Mather, James "Randy" » Maxwell, Brenda » Price, Myrtle » Sherrill, Stephen

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December 27, 2015

Top Story School would mean jobs for county A western campus of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics could bring an influx of students, staff and faculty members and visitors to Burke County. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Options limited for public transit » Students brings Christmas to children in hospital » Crime Watch » 1 dead after fight at North Carolina mall » Middle schools compete in speech contest Sports » What to watch for at the H.S. Christmas hoops tourneys » Freedom RB Emmons named county player of year for record 3rd time » Freedom boys rally, outlast EB in overtime to avenge earlier loss Obituaries » Amon Sr., Albert John » Fortenberry, Eddie Carl » Gordon, Dale Weston » Hawkins, Kelvin O'Brian » Janusz, Bertha Mae Gall » May, Mary Martha McGalliard » Moody, Pauline Ellen » Rhymer, Alvin Lynn » Smith, Betty B. » Smith, James Matthew

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January 3, 2016

Top Story Car caught fire on I-40 A Nebo woman escaped injury after her car caught fire while she was driving on Interstate 40. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Grace Episcopal Church to host forum on race relations » Crime Watch » New Year's Eve TV specials: What to watch, who has the best celebrity guests » Council to vote on open seat » This Marine just got diagnosed with cancer; He's sharing his story with the world Sports » Emmons wraps up prep career at Under Armour Game » H.S. WRESTLING ROUNDUP: EB hosts 11th annual Benson Duals » Freedom girls blow out Pisgah for Christmas title, 10-0 start to year Obituaries » Barnes, Sue » Butler, Essie » Byers, Kenneth Paul » Conley, Louvenia Rutherford » Denton, Robert ¿Wayne¿ » Janusz, Bertha Mae » Jenkins, Nancy Carolyn Beach » King, Jim » Lee Sr., Max "Pete" » Meuse Sr., James

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January 10, 2016

Top Story Morganton surveyor leads charge for custom vanity license plates Thanks to the efforts of a Morganton man, surveyors in the state can now have a vanity license plate customized for their occupation. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Vale man pleas guilty to armed robbery » Life with a beagle named Molly » Working toward a 'No Kill County' » South Mountain Family Camp dedicates sign in pastor's memory » FAFSA days offered to help students pay for college Sports » Patton boys turn last week’s loss at Draughn into 30-point win » Butler’s 2nd straight career-high lifts Freedom over Watauga » Patton’s Bostian wins county player of week Obituaries » Abee, Helen Bernece McClure » Bradshaw, Sue » Edwards, Carol "Squeak" Browning » Edwards, Cyndi Williams » English, Romulus Jehu » Marshall, Ruby » Norman, Lillian Mull » Owenby, Paul B. » Powell, Curtis » Rector, Joey Eugene

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January 17, 2016

Top Story Dog surrendered to Animal Control awaits death sentence A rescue dog whose owner thought she'd found its "forever home" is now facing a possible death sentence instead, and her owner desperately wants her back. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » ‘Farm to table’ initiatives coming to BCPS » Forecast calls for chance of snow overnight » Anonymous tip leads to conviction in armed robbery » Full steam ahead » Busted at Walmart Sports » Five Freedom girls hit double figures in win over St. Stephens » Turner, Freedom boys squeak past Draughn late » Freedom boys go down swinging at Hibriten Obituaries » Dula, Russell Lee » Fox, Timothy » Noland, Estelle Branch » Owens, Lillian » Randolph, Scott A. » Searcy, Virginia More from Morganton.com » Burke Public Payroll

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January 24, 2016

Top Story County, towns declare state of emergency Local governments are making sure they can get help with winter storm damage if needed.  Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Crime Watch » Snow keeps roads icy, dangerous » Water outage in Chesterfield Community » Options to help keep pets at home » A little bit of white stuff … a lot of anxiety Sports » M.S. ROUNDUP: Heritage hoops sweeps Walter Johnson » Freedom wrestlers snag win over rival Patton » Freedom’s Adams wins county player of week Obituaries » Auton, Eva Jeanette Huffman » Bentley, Livia » Brinkley, James » Carpenter, Sandra Gingras » Carswell, Jon Willis » Davis I, James Foster » Davis, William » Duckworth, Donald Lee » Hendrickson, Elizabeth » Joines, Annie

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January 31, 2016

Top Story Meridian to expand operations, jobs VALDESE — Meridian Specialty Yarn Group is the company expanding its operation in Valdese, adding jobs and constructing a new 100,000-square-foot addition. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Crime Watch » Most Wanted » Baptist Men's Day celebrates organization's dedication to community, world » Two local congregations combine to become "The Rising Church" » Waldesian Trail of Faith to hold free coffee tasting event at Valdese Heritage Arts Center Sports » EB teams best rival Draughn for 3rd win in as many nights » Panthers road to the Super Bowl » Counting down to Daytona: 34-28 Obituaries » Hall, Brenda » Layton, Edward » Lucas, Betty » Miller, Glenda » Morgan Sr., Terry » Parker, Maggie » Powell, Ronald » Ryan, Brandy Katherine » Styles, Charles Augustus » Styles, Christopher

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February 7, 2016

Top Story Poverty rates increase in Burke County; children affected at higher rates The U.S. Census 2014 American Community Survey that was released in late 2015 show s Burke County continues to lose residents to other areas . Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Morganton establishments open for Super Bowl » Most Wanted » Schools show off Panther pride » Panthers 'coach' Braylon Beam given Super Bowl 50 tickets » Churches renew commitment to walking for health Sports » Cam Newton wins NFL Most Valuable Player award » Patton boys make history with 14th overall win » NASCAR BRIEFS: Waltrip to run Daytona 500 for BK Racing Obituaries » Curtis, Louise Ollis Hamrick » Deal, Martha Azalee Cook » Evans, Ruth Ballew » Garrison, Norman Odell » Kepner, Cynthia » Laughridge, Celia Frances Hawkins » Laws, Karee (Peg) H. » McCullagh, Sarah Margaret » McFalls, Ruby » McFalls, Ruby

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February 14, 2016

Top Story Request made to delay trial Federal prosecutors and the attorney for a man accused of helping the terrorist group ISIL and of killing his neighbor have filed a joint motion to have his trial moved to October. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Winter storm watch issued for Burke County » Justice Antonin Scalia dead at 79 » Couple to face more charges from D.A. after death of infant » Most Wanted » Couple to face more charges from D.A. after death of infant Sports » Freedom boys stay perfect vs. Patton, girls cap undefeated regular season » M.S. BASKETBALL: Table Rock boys advance to FAC tourney finals » East Burke’s Bradshaw wins county player of week Obituaries » Burleson, Barbara Jean "BB" » Edmunds, Angela Denise » Hallyburton, Crystal Yancy » Helms, Thomas » Lindsey, Nettie » Moses, Virginia Whisenant » Nichols, Florence Ethel » Powell, John H. » Richardson, Terry » Robinson, Linda Ann

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February 21, 2016

Top Story Park, trail master plan unveiled Burke County is primed to become a destination for tourists looking for some adventure.  Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Trump wins big in South Carolina; Clinton takes Nevada » Crime Watch (Feb. 7-13) » UPDATE: Missing Woman Found » BREAKING: Rescuers search for missing woman near Linville Gorge » Special Olympics kicks off 2016 fundraising & awareness campaign Sports » Freedom boys survive 1st-round challenge » Counting down to Daytona: 13-7

» Freedom boys stay perfect vs. Patton, girls cap undefeated regular season

Obituaries » Barrier, Huebert » Best, Wanda F. » Cline, Ned » Garippo, Jo Anne » Hollifield, Dwight Donald » Jaquins, David » Patterson, Hazel » Tate, Charles

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February 28, 2016

Top Story Blaze leads to change in early voting site; Fire still under investigation HILDEBRAN -- While fire investigators say the cause of the blaze that destroyed the old Hildebran High School is undetermined, they haven’t ruled out its origin was electrical and they haven’t ruled out that it was started by human hands.  Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Crime Watch » Most Wanted » Inventions that amaze or make you wonder why » Picture Burke » 50 Years Ago Sports » Patriots boys down Reynolds, advance again » Freedom girls in familiar spot with 3rd-round W » 2016 Burke Co. H.S. baseball preview capsules Obituaries » Brown, Dixie » Cuthbertson, "Eudy" Carthel Lee » Duncan, Hillard » Eller, Christeen » Emery, Carolyn Thomas » Forrest, Thomas "Tom" » Gilliam, Randi » Haas, Guy » Haynes, Jewell » Lutz, Mary

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March 6, 2016

Top Story Orphans no more: Two 6-month-old cougar cubs find home at Grandfather Mountain They had a rough start in life, losing their mother and not knowing where they would get their next meal. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » It's time for the city to move forward » Crime Watch (Feb. 21-27) » Nationally-known flat-footer to perform at First Baptist Church » BREAKING: Second shooting victim dies » Restaurant Inspections (Feb. 11 to March 3) Sports » Freedom girls power past Ashbrook, advance to state finals » Freedom girls look to put ‘15 playoff stunner in rearview mirror

» Patriots boys down Reynolds, advance again

Obituaries » Bridgewater, Judy » Cobb Jr., Robert C. » Daves, James Ronald » Duncan, Mark "Bones" » English, Bobby Jean Gragg » Ferguson, Elizabeth "Lib" » Franklin, Dysart » Harbison Sr., Edward Louis "Mickey" » Hart, Dr. Elzie Franklin ¿Hank¿ » Hoffman, Judy

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March 13, 2016

Top Story Bond package would help fund projects around Burke Voters are being asked to approve a $2 billion bond package for improvements and expansion projects. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Thanks to its defense, UNC tops Virginia 61-57 for ACC title » Closure remains in effect for Mountains to Sea Trail » U.S. Marshals warn public of jury duty phone scams » Most Wanted » Campaign official says Trump will visit Hickory on Monday Sports » Thanks to its defense, UNC tops Virginia 61-57 for ACC title » PERFECTION: Freedom overcomes Northern Guilford to complete first-ever undefeated season » M.S. ROUNDUP: Liberty sweeps Jackets on diamond Obituaries » Brotherton, Elim Ray » Clay, Regina E. » Cline, Keith Robert » Cooper, Elizabeth "Lib" Holcombe » King, Kenneth Dwight » Kurzer, Melvin » Meilhammer, Leo James » Miller Jr., John » Ross Sr., William "Wesley" » Rumfelt, Tommy Lee "Rube"

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March 20, 2016

Top Story Colorado company makes land grab in Burke Crescent Communities sold off its land at the end of last year and a Colorado company paid nearly $15 million for more than 7,000 acres of land in Burke County. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Preliminary budget for improvements presented to council » Crime Watch (March 6 - 12) » How much do animals matter to you? » The power of negotiation in marriage » Most Wanted Sports » State champion Lady Patriots get big cheers in Morganton return

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Obituaries » Barlow, Robert » Bolick, Danny » Buchanan, Reuel » Cox, Pearl Hollifield » Gwyn, Jennie » Hoyle, Rev. Michael » Kurzer, Melvin » Mosteller, Shannon » Rogers, Susan Virginia » Seyk, Evaline S.

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March 27, 2016

Top Story Police asking for public's help identifying woman killed by train A woman died on Friday afternoon after witnesses say she laid down in the middle of a set of railroad tracks in downtown. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Grace Episcopal partners with fellow churches to present Easter Vigil service » UPDATE: Woman killed by train laid down on tracks, witnesses say » Crews continue to make progress on North Peak Fire » City, state officials participate in volunteer program for seniors » Defense secretary says US has killed senior IS leader

Sports » State champion Lady Patriots get big cheers in Morganton return » Thanks to its defense, UNC tops Virginia 61-57 for ACC title » PERFECTION: Freedom overcomes Northern Guilford to complete first-ever undefeated season

Obituaries » Barnes, Stephen » Bias, Doris Hood » Billings, Pamela Jordan » Carswell, Addie Hilemon » Duncan, Linda Iline » Graves, Tracy » Hicks, Lou Rita » Johnson, Mildred Cobb » Mills Fletcher, Sarah Leona » Parker, Roland

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April 3, 2016

Top Story Burke commissioners to decide on jail, again After discussing plans to build a new jail for more than a year, commissioners are expected to consider them yet again at a recessed meeting on Tuesday. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Sen. Richard Burr brags on brewery during tour » Fashion show to raise funds, promote local designers » Pushbutton starter? It’s old hat » Home alone is not an option » Philanthropy comes in all forms

Sports » State champion Lady Patriots get big cheers in Morganton return » Thanks to its defense, UNC tops Virginia 61-57 for ACC title » PERFECTION: Freedom overcomes Northern Guilford to complete first-ever undefeated season

Obituaries » Cooper, Patricia Windbush » Davis, Donald Paul » Forney Jr., Charles William » Hudson, Carl » Laxton, Barry » Ledbetter, Gary » Morley, Robert "Bob" » Stockton, Rosa » Votaw, Evelyn » Wright, Betty

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April 10, 2016

Top Story Council approves backyard chickens Valdese residents can now keep chickens in their backyard. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Most Wanted » Crime Watch (March 27 - April 2) » Turkey hunters reminded baiting is illegal » Most Wanted suspect caught » County indefinitely closes veterans' office Sports » Freedom’s Cannon and Twitty share county player of week

» State champion Lady Patriots get big cheers in Morganton return » Thanks to its defense, UNC tops Virginia 61-57 for ACC title

Obituaries » Bradley, Debbie » Brennan, Richard » Crisco, Sherry Kay Harding » Davis, Edna » Dunn, Rebecca » Gibson, M. Evelyn Newton » Hatfield, William Weston » Hudson, Frank » Hudson, Patricia Lynn » Livesay, Ruby Mae

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April 17, 2016

Top Story Officials discuss western campus of NC School of Science and Math The western campus of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics could be in operation by August 2020. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Population growth could bring new sub-station » Most Wanted » Most Wanted » Students take top honors in statewide essay contest » Warm weather brings health risks for pets Sports » Freedom’s Dale and Pieto share county player of week » Glen Alpine’s Wheeler takes FWD win at Antioch Speedway

» Freedom’s Cannon and Twitty share county player of week

Obituaries » Abee, Norma Jean » Causby, Allen R. "Chick" » Discenza, Louis John » Glass Jr., Kenneth » Hollifield, Roger » Kincaid, Grace Dean » Leaf, Evelyn Gertrude Shuffler » McGee, Bud » Monn, Lillian Clark » Mull, Leroy

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April 24, 2016

Top Story Commissioners approve grants, school funding Burke County commissioners approved this week grant applications for two businesses that will create new jobs in the area. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Probe of Prince's sudden death to 'leave no stone unturned' » Obama says North Carolina law should be overturned » Crime Watch (April 10-16) » Prince's death raises numerous questions about prior health » Wildfires edging into Old Fort and growing in Mars Hill Sports » Patton’s Williams signs with Montreat for basketball » Softball trio shares county player of week

» Freedom’s Dale and Pieto share county player of week

Obituaries » Herington, Jack E. » Mabe, Amanda S. » Mace, Jeanette "Robin" » McLean, Cleo » Melton Ramseur, Robert (R.M.) » Mullins, Torry Lane » Overmyer, Robert "Bob" » Walker, Carolyn » Weller, Rick

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May 1, 2016

Top Story New jail decision continues to stall Burke County commissioners held another meeting on building a new jail and walked away without taking any action on Tuesday. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Most Wanted (May 1-7) » North Carolina lawmaker defends law, acknowledges fallout » MayDay Duathlon, Kids' Biathlon to offer opportunity to compete, get healthy » Exploring Joara Foundation invites residents to Community Day » First Advent Christian Church thanks law enforcement with meal Sports » EB’s Page and Elkins share county player of week » Bobcats avenge early-season loss to Tennessee

» Patton’s Williams signs with Montreat for basketball

Obituaries » Bourque, Joseph » Hopkins, C.F. » Huffman, Teresa Elaine » Jordan, Carl "Peewee" » Leigh, Leona Taylor » Little, Aileen » Merrill, William Andrew » Racicot, Jean Paul » Romero, Miguel » Self, Cecil

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May 8, 2016

Top Story Deluge: Exhibit commemorates 100th anniversary of historic flood Nearly 100 years after a deluge destroyed much of the region, a new exhibit takes a look back at the devastation caused by the flood. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Honoring mom on her special day » Mecklenburg County woman fighting cancer wins lottery twice » Restaurant inspections (April 29 to May 5) » Mother-daughter retreat offers opportunity for healing, strengthening bonds » NC college system's federal funds in crosshairs of LGBT law Sports » Patton’s Mull signs with Mars Hill for baseball

» EB’s Page and Elkins share county player of week » Bobcats avenge early-season loss to Tennessee

Obituaries » Abernathy Jr., Robert » Barker, Charles » Dunst, Kerran » Gettys, Michael S. "Steve" » Kincaid, Rev. Eugene » Miller, Rev. Robert Day » Monzote, Tony Martin » Parker, Carroll J. » Powell, Vernon Ray » Self, Helen L.

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May 15, 2016

Top Story Most Wanted (May 15 - 21) HAVE ANY LEADS? Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » City attorney: Ordinance not stopping Mimosa Lanes’ alcohol sales » Heroic dog bitten saving 7-year-old girl from rattlesnake » UPDATE: City of Morganton water is back online » Advantages of adopting a senior pet » Reggie Saddler Family to present gospel concert in Morganton Sports » Lady Cavs fall on road in 2nd round » H.S. BASEBALL PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Freedom set for 1st postseason action since 2000 » Local drivers rack up again at Antioch Obituaries » Barnhardt Sr., Charles » Bennett, Nancy » Coffey, Mary » Howard Jr., J.C. » Moore, Theda H. » Powell, Margaret Helen Stamey » Townsend Jr., Rhea

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May 22, 2016

Top Story Jail plans back to square one; Three commissioners rescind vote on project After first wanting to build a jail downtown, then looking at building a justice center on Government Drive, then agreeing to build a stand-alone jail on the site, and then, again, looking at building a jail downtown, Burke County commissioners are back to square one.And they spent $600,000 of taxpayer money to do nothing but make that circle.This week, commissioners voted 3-2, with Vice Chairman Jeff Brittain and Johnnie Carswell opposing, to rescind the agreement the board voted on in November to build a 256-bed stand-alone jail on Government Drive. After the vote, Carswell made a motion to proceed with building a jail on Government Drive and approve architectural schematic plans as presented. The motion failed 2-3, with Commissioner Chairman Wayne Abele and Commissioners Maynard Taylor and Jack Carroll opposing.It appears that Abele, Taylor and Carroll are leaning toward trying to buy out Catawba County’s portion of Burke-Catawba District Confinement Facility. Commissioners toured the facility on May 12.Burke County has not yet talked to Catawba County officials about what it would take to buy the other half and it’s unclear, at this point, if Catawba would share any of the cost of needed repairs. It would cost around $2.3 million to make needed repairs to the facility, according to jail administrators.In 1996, Burke and Catawba counties entered into an agreement to share the jail after Catawba bought half of the facility. The two counties operate the 176-bed district jail, with each having 88 beds for its inmates.The most glaring problem with Burke-Catawba jail can’t easily be fixed by dumping money into the facility.The jail is overcrowded.The recent tour commissioners took of the facility saw numerous inmates sleeping on mattresses on the floor. After the Tuesday meeting, Abele said some of the inmates were moved out of cells so those taking the tour could go inside the cells.Abele wondered if the inmates were sleeping on the floor because it was cooler, even though the inmates were covering themselves with blankets. The cells are air-conditioned but the hallways, where guards conduct regular patrols of the cells, are not.The jail also needs new cell locks, a new control panel and could use another bay in its sallyport where officers bring in prisoners. But officials say there's not really room to expand the current sallyport.Whether Catawba will sell its part of the facility and whether the price it wants will be satisfactory to Burke commissioners remains to be seen. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Editorial: Indecision will cost county in the future » A memory of the Peace Corps » Two dead after head-on crash » Capital Correspondence - May 19 » Trade associations tell McCrory LGBT law hurts businesses Sports » FAMILIAR FEELING: Mull, Patton ready for trip to Crest in '13 playoff rematch » Local drivers collect 4 more Antioch wins

» Lady Cavs fall on road in 2nd round

Obituaries » Buff Sr., Melvin T. » Christenbury, Claude » Christopher, Jackie » Hollifield, James Sidney » Ijames, Irene » Kincaid, Cecil » Newton, Janette Smart » Rathbone, Meredith Juanita Bradley » Sain, Jimmie "J.D." » Self, Helen L.

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May 29, 2016

Top Story Dare to make a difference Move over McGruff, there’s a new cat in town and he’s not taking the job “lion” down. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Are you prepared for pet ownership? » Correction: Jets Collide story » Ron Martin wins Baptist Heritage Award » Area churches prepare vacation Bible school programs » Capital Correspondence - May 26 Sports » Hometown drivers win twice at Antioch

» FAMILIAR FEELING: Mull, Patton ready for trip to Crest in '13 playoff rematch » Local drivers collect 4 more Antioch wins

Obituaries » Caldwell, Crystal » Coggins, Lela » Haynes, Johnny Thomas » Keever, Hazel » Linfield, Leroy H. » Lingle, Teresa » Lowman, Harold Dean "Biggen" » McGalliard, Clyde » Moore, Vonda Louise "Lucy" Hunter » Reece Ashe, Ruby

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June 5, 2016

Top Story Multiple bear sightings reported locally Once is an anomaly. Twice is a trend.  Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Rev. Mac left legacy like no other » Most Wanted (June 5-11) » Muhammad Ali, who riveted the world as 'The Greatest,' dies at 74 » Alone is just a five-letter word » Crime Watch (May 22-28)

Sports » Hometown drivers win twice at Antioch » FAMILIAR FEELING: Mull, Patton ready for trip to Crest in '13 playoff rematch » Local drivers collect 4 more Antioch wins

Obituaries » "Freddie" Cox, Wesley Pink » Buchanan, Dean E. "Dino" » Colucci, Jeffrey J. » Jordan, James Clark » Lail, Lynn Raymond » Lingerfelt, James » Ramsey, Ronnie » Thompson Jr., Ned » Young, Ralph Cephus

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June 12, 2016

Top Story Board delays jail decision, again The Burke County Board of Commissioners is kicking the proverbial can down the road when it comes to building a new jail. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Restaurant inspections (June 3-9) » Most Wanted » Remove the rubbish: City orders homeowners to clean up property » Coping with the loss of a pet » Capital Correspondence - June 9, 2016

Sports » Hometown drivers win twice at Antioch » FAMILIAR FEELING: Mull, Patton ready for trip to Crest in '13 playoff rematch » Local drivers collect 4 more Antioch wins

Obituaries » Adams, Tim » Arrowood, Judy » Beaulier, Arthur J. "Art" » Church, Richard C. » Deal, David Lee » Ferraro, Susan M. » Hicks, Lee Roy » Holland, Jack » Miller, Linda » Owenby, Rev. Dr. Avery

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June 19, 2016

Top Story UPDATE: Wal-Mart reopened after bomb threat Wal-Mart at Morganton Heights Shopping Center was evacuated due to a bomb threat. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Wal-Mart evacuated after bomb threat » Crime Watch (May 29-June 4) » Dying for equality: Supreme Court ruling could affect NC death row inmates » Most Wanted (June 19-25) » Heeding a father’s advice Sports » Post 21 falls behind in slugfest » Rise Up Baseball beats Crushers, claims first home win » COLUMN: Several NASCAR Chase spots still up for grabs Obituaries » Bumgarner, Ruby » Burrus, Sookie » Curtis, Charles » Greene, Wallace » Howze, Jesse » Lunsford, Dorothy » Munday, Alma » O'Dell, Arthur Albert » Olinger, Justin Mark » Powell, Leeuna N.

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June 26, 2016

Top Story More time to divide fire districts allowed Two fire departments have another month to work out how divide up two area s or the county will step in and decide for them. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Moose Lodge fire consumes campers, boat » Fright Nights Campout coming to Catawba Meadows » Boathouse Bandit: Business robbed by own employee » Crime Watch (June 5-11) » Summer heat not fun for everyone Sports » Rise Up drops both ends of doubleheader » Post 21 stalls again after break » Nances celebrate Father's Day weekend at Antioch Obituaries » Bowman, Inland Jay » Cable, Bryan » Epley, Carrie » Estep, Rhylee » Farmer, Andrew » Godfrey, Charlie Edward » Hutchens, Barbara » Icard, Calvin L. » Key, Rebecca » Riley, John Duane

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July 3, 2016

Top Story Damaged bridge back open VALDESE - Carolina Street bridge in Valdese is back open. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Happy birthday America » Some of the ‘kids’ are really good » Flatt Lonesome helps prepare musicians of the future » Clinton interviewed by the FBI about private email server » Crime Watch (June 12-18) Sports » UPDATED: Morganton Little League baseball all-stars announced » Mid-game struggles doom Post 21 » Smith’s walk-off helps RUB split twinbill Obituaries » Bentley, Joe Eugene » Brazzell, Donald Reid » Buchanan, Edward Ray » Daniels, Shawn » Daroux, Carolee » Galligher, Lealin Ward » Hines, Arthur J. "Hard Rock" » Moody, Kate Brewer » Padgett, George "Gene"

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July 10, 2016

Top Story Man charged in hit and run that left woman dead A local man has been charged in a deadly hit and run. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Crime Watch » Man accused of uploading child porn » Buffalo Wild Wings set for Morganton Heights » Morganton Mobile App offers chances to win prizes » Trio of cellists to perform at old courthouse Sports » Burke Co. Jamboree football opponents, schedule set » Anthony steps down as Post 21 coach after 2 years » Post 21 season ends with Game 4 loss Obituaries » Bentley, Dale "Cheerwine" » Husband, Clarence Richard » Seagle, William "Randy" Randolph » Swink, Amanda Lynn » Wallace, Brenda Lee

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July 17, 2016

Top Story Glen Alpine alderman dies suddenly GLEN ALPINE - Glen Alpine Board of Alderman has lost one of its own. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Most Wanted » Enjoying the comforts of home » Men's revival coming to Morganton » St. Stephens Episcopal Church needs partner to make use of facility » Fire fully engulfs Morganton home Sports » Post 21 baseball committee chair Clarke resigns » H.S. FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: County teams look for leaders to emerge » Freedom’s Hawkins named preseason all-state in football Obituaries » Canipe, Flavia Mae » Graham, Charles » Greene, Lilly Bell » Horton Sr., Laton "Al" » Peters, Charles "Eddie" » Robinson, Charles » Shepherd, Walter Phillip (Bud) » Truitt, Richard "Rick" Leon » Whyle-Spitz, Jeff

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July 24, 2016

Top Story Dispute over fire districts continues The wrangling between two fire departments over a joint fire district in the Lake James area still is not resolved and one side is even talking about building a substation in the area.  Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Crime Watch (July 3-9) » Crime Roundup (July 1-14) » Forest Service reminds visitors of waterfall dangers after recent fatalities » Woman falls to her death from North Carolina waterfall » Restaurant inspections (July 15-22) Sports » Rutter wins Dan Dobson Jr. Invitational » Rise Up Baseball downed by Crushers » Max, Ramanathon win Streetlight 5K at new site Obituaries » Benfield, Walter » Buff, Flo Watts » Floyd, Lloyd Ray » Justice, Rebecca "Becky" McKinney » Kilgore, Angela » Sanders, Charles "Chuck" » Saunders, Bruce » Simmons, Eller Mae » Smith, Robert "Bob" » Thompson Jr., Louie Frank

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July 31, 2016

Top Story Crime Roundup (July 3-14) From Staff Reports Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Most Wanted » Tennessee Tech offers tuition discount to local grads » Christ Classical Academy moves to new location, offers additional grades » First Presbyterian Church takes campers on a "Deep Sea Discovery" » Take a seat: Hildebran appoints new council member Sports » Defending champ Waters leads Curry by 1 at Burke Co. Open » Patton's Eakin named NWC football preseason player of year » Source: Coach ‘Jug’ Wilson set for NCHSAA HOF Obituaries » Buchanan, James Cecil » Graham, Margaret Leger » Lewis, Donald Luther » Lockee, Gerald » Rasheed I, Yusuf Ali » Walker, Merle C.

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August 7, 2016

Top Story NCDOT replaces Nobby Lail Road bridge Traffic on Nobby Lail Road will be detoured around a bridge while state transportation crews work to replace it.  Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » 'Women for Trump' event held at local restaurant » BDI awarded for excellence » Church invites Morganton public safety officers to VBS » Who will love your animal if something happens to you? » Street fair to showcase apply industry's importance to county, state Sports » County football teams open practice for the 2016 season » Waters’ hot finish secures 3rd Burke Co. Open in 4 years

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Obituaries » Carter, Terry M. » Durham, Charles Lee "Bull" » Greene, Janice » Gregory, Darrel » Kenerait, Jeri Dawn Baker » Perkins, Helen » Williams, Brenda Diana Shepherd » Wyatt, Brandon Shane

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August 14, 2016

Top Story To protect and serve: Local officer prepares to deploy Law enforcement and members of the military are tasked with serving their community and country. Some brave heroes do both.   Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » VIDEO: Burke County Jamboree » Uncorking memories on a Saturday night » Pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church retiring after 40 years » St. Mary's and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church to hold "Jazz Mass" » Restaurant inspections (Aug. 5-11) Sports » Football teams get one last warmup at Burke Co. Jamboree » Freedom, Patton each pick up 1st-place vote in NWC preseason football poll » Top dirt-track racer Clauson remembered as 'true ambassador' after fatal crash Obituaries » Ballew, Frank » Bryant, Elizabeth "Beth" » Bryson, Glenn » Cooper, Ruth Moody » Huffman II, Gene » Lavender, James "Randy" » McCall, Louise » Orders, Elizabeth Sue » Smith, Philip Schroeder » Teague, Kathy Darlene

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August 21, 2016

Top Story Man charged with defrauding VA A Morganton man is facing federal charges for defrauding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » New season, new services at CoMMA » Augustine Literacy Project in Burke County helps students improve reading, writing skills » Morganton police supervisor deploys with Billy Graham's organization to help flood victims » Restaurant inspections (Aug. 12-18) » Nebraska man finds pot brownies, eats 4 of them, says mean things to cat Sports » Draughn takes care of business in home opener vs. West Lincoln » H.S. FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Draughn starts season with a win » ‘Tremendous burden’ of SMAC play almost over for Draughn, EB Obituaries » Alexander, Lib » Bordeaux, Tammy » Goins, Anne » Helms, Sandra » Johnson, Leslie Carla » Perry, June » Sailors, Anther » Wilson, Janet Elizabeth Conley » Wood, Pearle Millsaps

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August 28, 2016

Top Story Most Wanted (Aug. 28-June 3) HAVE ANY LEADS? Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Section of N. Green St. closing Wednesday » Welcome to the fourth grade: Teacher's rap targets students » Summit Community Church partners with ministry to help children in Guatemala » Morganton native to showcase illustrations at Burke Arts Council » Restaurant inspections (Aug. 19-25) Sports » Draughn hangs tough for a half, but Freedom gets win it needed » H.S. FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Freedom, Patton gain 1st victories » JV FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Freedom, EB start season 1-0 with in-county wins Obituaries » Cordell Sr., Paul Edward » Hemphill, Beatrice Harris » Horton Jr., Fonze » Largent, Billy Joe » Ledford, Lisa Diane » Shaffer, Ruth » Sloan, Timothy "Sloaner"

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Sunday, September 4th, 2016 Top Story New veterans services officer a natural fit Molly Eller knows a thing or two about the military and its service men and women. Read more ADVERTISEMENT Latest Headlines The dilemma of choice What should a 21st century animal shelter be? Woman uses dogs to bring cheer to nursing home Crime Roundup (Aug. 5-14) Burke school system on hook for some teacher raises Sports Draughn’s Hawk commits to Brevard for softball Patton runs past Draughn with 350 more yards on ground Freedom romps to record 7th straight Fat Friday Obituaries "Topper" Epley, Paul Lenoir Brinkley, Bill Clarke, Peter Cole, Robert Dale, Danny Ray Farris, Eula Click Gilliam, Jerry Wayne McClintock, Bob Moore, Ricky Everett Noblitt, Sammie More from Morganton.com

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Sunday, September 11th, 2016 Top Story Two Most Wanted suspects apprehended Two of Burke County’s Most Wanted criminals have been caught. Read more ADVERTISEMENT Latest Headlines Most Wanted Crime Watch (Aug. 21-27) No small ‘feet’ Car sought from hit-and-run Restaurant inspections (Aug. 26 to Sept. 8) Sports Wounded Freedom upended at home by Roberson YOUTH FOOTBALL: Oak Hill sweeps Valdese on opening weekend Panthers rack up 698 yards on ground, 72 points in wild win Obituaries Hettenschuller, Layla Faith McGuire, Pam Prince, Sandra Lee Secrest, Jonathan "Doc" Wise, Loretta

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Sunday, September 18th, 2016 Top Story Restaurant inspections (Sept. 9-15) The following facilities underwent inspections. Ratings are based on a 10-point scale. Read more ADVERTISEMENT Latest Headlines Three injured in boat collision on Lake James Friday Former airport chairman faces new charge Studio potter to exhibit work, demonstrate techniques After 2 road games, Tar Heels play home opener against Dukes Bible Baptist Church to offer rally focused on youth Sports Freedom’s Moore receives first college offer East Burke overcomes second half deficit for first win Slow start, big plays cost Draughn at R-S Obituaries Anderson, Donald Ray Biddix, Robie Joe King, Michael Miller, Jimmy Payne, Alice Ribet, Lorraine A. Shuffler, Richard Alan Stamey, Louise Sweitzer, Jack Watson, Virginia M.

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Sunday, September 25th, 2016 Top Story The Latest: Police footage shows shooting of Keith Lamont Scott CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Latest on protests in Charlotte, North Carolina, over the fatal police shooting of a black man (all times local): Read more ADVERTISEMENT Latest Headlines Prayers for healing hearts, a city The Latest: Police footage shows shooting of Keith Lamont Scott Bodycam, dash cam footage of shooting to be released Black community sees Charlotte as glimmering, fake Oz Video shows deadly encounter between police, black man Sports Late Draughn rally falls short on homecoming night Patton uses program’s largest comeback to down Hickory Patriots humble Foard to open another NWC title defense Obituaries Banner, Russell James Branton, David Lee Doak Jr., William Duckworth, Rassie Gilliam, Rachel McEntire Vess Jedrzejewski, Leonard Lail, Karen Paullette Epley Morgan, Robert Nutt, James Alfred Rose, Sue Elliott

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Sunday, October 2nd, 2016 Top Story Local officer graduates from FBI program A local officer recently came back to town with a few more accolades. Read more ADVERTISEMENT Latest Headlines Looking for the logic New products for 2016 holiday time Catawba River Baptist Association to offer free spiritual leadership conference Local artists to offer bargains to community in "Garret and Gallery Clean-out Sale" Ther-Equine to showcase riders' talents at celebration Sports Draughn blanked in 6th straight loss NCSD volleyball sweeps homecoming matches YOUTH FOOTBALL: East Burke take 2 of 3 at Valdese Obituaries Arrowood, Timothy "Tim" Bates, John Boyd, Claude "Ted" Harvey, Emma Sue Leonard, Virginia Long, Rudolph "Rudy" Oliver, Freddie Pope, Cecilia

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Sunday, October 9th, 2016 Top Story ‘Flavors of the Foothills’ scheduled for Oct. 29 Tickets are now on sale for an upcoming event to support the work of the Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina. The seventh annual… Read more ADVERTISEMENT Latest Headlines Remembering Mackenzie: Community, school honors life of student 3 killed in North Carolina as Hurricane Matthew dumps rain on state A weakening Matthew rakes Atlantic coast; US death toll at 9 Trump recorded having lewd conversation about women in 2005 Ladies, don’t let Carrie down in November Sports EB tops rival Draughn for 3rd straight time, notches 1st shutout since ’09 Freedom conference streak snapped in blowout fashion Patton stunned at St. Stephens Obituaries Baker, Sandra Cannon Barineau, Derrick Clinton Bowman, Billy Butner, Claudine Bulah Carpenter Carswell, Kathy Dianne Carswell, Mackenzie Elmore, Glenn Ervin, Wesley Giardelli, Yvonne Hastings, Janice Sue

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Sunday, October 16th, 2016 Top Story A brutal reminder: Vigil honors victims and survivors A crowd gathered on the Historic Courthouse lawn in Morganton on Thursday night as people mourned the lives of victims of domestic v… Read more ADVERTISEMENT Latest Headlines 2 more N Carolina deaths raise Matthew's US death toll to 43 1 lake, different rules Crime Watch (Sep. 25-Oct. 1) Most Wanted (Oct. 16-22) Lake James advocates to commissioners: Be our leaders Sports Patton answers wakeup call with lopsided win ’Cats show their claws in road win Crest jumps on EB after 1st SMAC loss Obituaries Byrd, Kathleen Causby, Vina Lee "Nanny" Anthony Cook, Bobby Greer, Linda Hildebran, Gilda Lowery, Kathy McAfee Miller, Tyson Shane Parlier, Pastor Wendell C. Stevens, April Williams, Katie

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Sunday, October 23rd, 2016 Top Story Democrats cast more votes in early voting Early voting has seen more Democrats casting ballots than any others during the first two days. Read more ADVERTISEMENT Latest Headlines Boy rescued after entrapment at playground Comedy show to visit winery, raise funds for rescue The new monopoly makes major changes CVCC campuses cleared after threat made against school Early voting: Democrats show strength in key battlegrounds Sports EB falls on road to R-S Central Burns’ big plays dampen Draughn Sr. Night No. 2 host Hibriten humbles Freedom Obituaries Adkins, Garfield Heavener, Ruel Houser, Dale Poarch, Angela Simmons, Brenda Stewart Stiles, Elaine "Granny" Wilson, Betty Blevins

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Sunday, October 30th, 2016 Top Story Bella is still looking for her forever home The story of Bella reached an untold number of people, but the dog so many wanted to help is still looking for her forever home. Read more ADVERTISEMENT Latest Headlines Poll: Most believe allegations about Trump and women FBI investigating new emails for classified information What items are on your bucket list Miguel Pico to perform at Grace Episcopal Church for good cause Great Pumpkin Party to offer fun experiences on Halloween Sports H.S. CROSS COUNTRY: Cavalier boys make history, qualify for state as team Freedom again responds from defeat with lopsided win Shorthanded Patton blanked by No. 1 Hibriten Obituaries Grill, Melany McCauley, Mildred Early Merring, Jr., Donald Steffey, Nancy Stone Wright, Jim

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Sunday, November 6th, 2016 Top Story Silver Alert issued for Lenoir man LENOIR — A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing, endangered man from Lenoir. Read more ADVERTISEMENT Latest Headlines Silver Alert issued for Lenoir man State sees highest turnout for early voting More than 26,000 cast ballots during early voting Beach Memories Fire dangers high due to drought Sports H.S. BRIEFS: Draughn’s Opp, Ross earn XC all-state honors H.S. SOCCER PLAYOFFS: Panthers breeze into 2nd round Patton beats Freedom for first time ever in Motown Throwdown VIII Obituaries Biggerstaff, Johnathon Chase Brewer, George Edward Cloherty, Linda L. Coffey, Craig Stephen Isaacs, Ronnie Darrell Rutherford, Douglas McArthur Stewart, Cynthia Raye Trull, Harley Baxter Wilson, Ronald Nathan Woodward, Martha Lue Killian

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Sunday, November 13th, 2016 Top Story South Mountains fire grows again; now beyond park boundary CONNELLY SPRINGS — On its sixth day since a Sunday night ignition, a wildfire at South Mountains State Park, which remains closed, g… Read more ADVERTISEMENT Latest Headlines Man shows off groovy dance moves at Catawba Brewing No rain in sight: Drought expected to continue, meteorologist says Give thanks for pets Letter to the Letter: Thank you, Morganton, for the hospitality Groups to offer meals for veterans in honor of Veterans' Day Sports Freedom girls basketball sweeps Super Saturday Burke Co. youth football title matchups set Lady Patriot hoops duo inks with D-I programs Obituaries Autry, Blenda Epley Barnette, Ralph Barrier, Jim "Bear" Buff, Sarah Ruth Harrison, Lori Ann Maxwell, Ann Robinson Pierce, Thelma Darlene Reese, Janet Woodring, Ralph Glenn

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Sunday, November 20th, 2016 Top Story Containment lines hold up at Chestnut Knob fire as high winds arrive Despite higher winds that arrived in Burke County on Saturday, crews managing the 2-week-old wildfire at South Mountains State Park … Read more ADVERTISEMENT Latest Headlines Use caution when traveling through dense smoke Residents express concern as wildfire grows 18th annual Christmas lights display to celebrate history Election canvassing delayed Chestnut Knob fire grows to more than 6,300 acres Sports Patton chews clock, wears down Forestview late in 1st playoff win Draughn’s Hawk signs with Brevard for softball Burke Co. H.S. football preview capsules: Playoffs, Week 1 Obituaries Benge, April Dawn Bright, Edith Leona Lane Clodfelter, Ruby Daves Collins, Charles Arthur Conway, Gwyn Haworth, Howard Johnson, Nellie Augusta Surratt Lail, Glenn Thomas Reel, Edith Marlowe Roberts, Lisa

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Sunday, November 27th, 2016 Top Story Company plans to expand A local company plans to grow and hire more employees.  Read more ADVERTISEMENT Latest Headlines Two sent to hospital after transfer truck wrecks Tracking children in a hi-tech world Mother shares story of Operation Blue Christmas experience Most wanted (Nov. 27 to Dec. 3) Bands to participate in historic parade in Hawaii Sports Patton stays in 2nd-round game thanks to takeaways, but Pisgah holds on LOCAL SPORTS BRIEFS: County trio takes home top SMAC XC honors H.S. FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Panthers continue upward trend in Eanes' 3rd season Obituaries Barrier-Beck, Pamela Crawley, Joyce Mull Fortune, Danny Franklin, J. Monroe Hutchins, Edith M. Moore, Lester Pendleton, Joe Reese, Lori Smith, Jerry Michael Wood, Nancy Taylor

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Sunday, December 4th, 2016 Top Story BREAKING: Former McDowell woman confirmed dead in Gatlinburg fire 3:10 p.m. update: WATE has posted this: "Family tells WATE 6 On Your Side two bodies were found near Constance Reed. Grandmother Jeannie Gardner believes they are her granddaughters, 9-year-old Lily and 12-year-old Chloe, but she is waiting on positive identification from the medical examiner’ office." Read more ADVERTISEMENT Latest Headlines BREAKING: Former McDowell woman confirmed dead in Gatlinburg fire Driver charged after 3-car collision Senior takes advantage of advancing education Three-vehicle wreck reported on I-40 Catawba Brewing Expands Distribution in South Carolina Sports EB girls display balance, depth in league-opening victory Wilson family receives late coach’s HOF plaque Five Patton swimmers hit regional marks Obituaries Eaker, Randall Allen Hudson, Carroll Jones, Roxy Hunter McGimsey, Harold Owensby, Sarah "Winky" Chapman Ramsey, Irene Fay Reed, Finley Nick Townsend, Leola Mae Gragg Whisnant, Gene Womick, Diane Laughter

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Sunday, December 11th, 2016 Top Story Crime watch (Nov. 20-26) The following mug shots are taken from the top bond amounts from the week of Nov. 20-26 Read more ADVERTISEMENT Latest Headlines What would you like for Christmas? Crime watch (Nov. 20-26) Combined Choirs set to bring sounds of Christmas this Sunday First Baptist Church overhauls pipe organ after 50 years Restaurant inspections (Dec. 2-8) Sports Patton boys drop 2nd nail-biter of week to Maiden Wildcats gain 1st win over Kings Mtn. in rout M.S. ROUNDUP: Knights top Jackets for 2-0 start in wrestling Obituaries Duncan, Pansy Louise Barnes Foster, Kathleen Sims, Shirley Watson, Richard

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Sunday, December 18th, 2016 Top Story Probation revoked for former airport official The former operations manager at Foothills Regional Airport who federal officials said violated the terms of his probation has had i… Read more ADVERTISEMENT Latest Headlines Traditional cigarette smoking drops to historic low among teens PetSmart offering photos with Santa Marion man dies in house fire Burke man charged after chase N. Carolina GOP strips some of Democratic governor's power Sports EB boys cruise to 1st SMAC win at Crest Wildcat boys hangs with undefeated East Rutherford until late M.S. ROUNDUP: New Dimensions nips NCSD in boys hoops Obituaries Deaton, Ellie Wilson Lewis Moses, Mickalson "Mickey" Mathis, Ella Jean Jones McGalliard, Matthew Blake Mourglea, Gerald Lee Odom, Mary Kathryn Compton Parker, Joyce Wilkerson Richard Dale, Gilbert ¿Gil¿ Seagle, Vera Settlemyre Whitener, William "Bill"

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Sunday, December 25th, 2016 Top Story Reward of up to $5,000 offered for help in cat-killing case CONNELLY SPRINGS, N.C. — As many as 17 cats recently were found shot or poisoned in Burke County this month. Read more ADVERTISEMENT Latest Headlines Reward of up to $5,000 offered for help in cat-killing case Funds raised help pay medical costs for cats Leviton Manufacturing completes renovations to Morganton facility Crime watch (Dec. 4-10) City hall announces holiday schedule Sports Patton’s Eakin named Burke Co. football player of year Dula, Abee combine to score 64 in Freedom boys’ payback win Freedom girls win 2nd straight key game, EB on other end Obituaries Bagwell, William Carswell, Edna Floyd, Judy Ann Walker Harmon, Marion Howard Ronzzo, Peggy A.

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Sunday, January 1st, 2017 Top Story Burke's jobless rate goes up slightly Burke County was one of 66 counties in the state that saw an increase in its unemployment rate in November. Read more ADVERTISEMENT Latest Headlines Crime roundup (Dec. 11-24) Restaurant inspections 2016 Year in Review: Top Feature Stories Five things to do this weekend (Dec. 30 to Jan. 1) Law stripping NC gov.-elect's power blocked Sports Freedom teams win titles on same night for 1st time in 8 years Draughn boys go back-to-back at host tourney Hall of Fame football coach Brown resigns at EB Obituaries Bradley Waters, Mary Ida Brummitt, Joseph Burleson, Linda Hunt, Robert Settlemyre Killian, Kathryn Elizabeth

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Sunday, January 8th, 2017 Top Story Winter storm drops 8-9 inches of snow in Morganton Winter storm Helena moved through Morganton and Burke County area late Friday and into Saturday morning, dropping snow on the area t… Read more ADVERTISEMENT Latest Headlines Winter storm Helena hits Burke County Retirement community to host fitness training seminar Morganton City Council to hold 2 public hearings today Linville Dam repairs to force Powerhouse Road closure Crime watch (Dec. 18-24) Sports Lady Cavs create virtual 3-way tie atop SMAC Patton boys surge past Foard in 2nd half M.S. ROUNDUP: Falcon wrestlers top Eagles, improve to 4-1 Obituaries Banner, Linda Braun, Paul Michael Bumgarner, Nancy R. Campbell, Robert "Bobby" Preston Leonard Williams, Robert "Bob" Sigmon, Viola

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Sunday, January 15th, 2017 Top Story Crime watch (Dec. 25-31) The following mug shots are taken from the top bond amounts from the week of Dec. 25-31: Read more ADVERTISEMENT Latest Headlines March on Morganton to support women’s rights Roy Cooper appoints Obama health care administrator Bridge42 Church to hold fundraiser for youth with brain tumor Gene Haas Scholarships awarded to 7 WPCC students Crime watch (Dec. 25-31) Sports Lady Panthers drop Ward’s 1st game Freedom wins 1st-place showdown with Hibriten Draughn boys top R-S in dramatic fashion Obituaries Allison, Troy Gravél, John R. "Jack" Hager, Richard Miller, Betty Sue Carroll Nelson, Roberta Carol Pruett, Nellie Fox Reel, L. D. Surrett, Kenneth

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Sunday, January 22nd, 2017 Top Story NC School of Science and Math: Planning director hired for school The western campus of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics has hired a director of planning. Read more ADVERTISEMENT Latest Headlines VIDEO: Women's March draws more than 500 to downtown A call for equality: Demonstrators converge on downtown in support of equal rights One injured after collision on South Sterling Street Souper Bowl for Burke Hospice to raise funds for vital community service Smashed windows, chaotic confrontation near inauguration Sports Greathouse sets tone for FHS boys win Draughn’s Daye named county player of week

Lady Panthers drop Ward’s 1st game

Obituaries Blalock, Ronald Lynn Blevins, Mary Alice Hamby, Arizona Heybyrne, Patsy Houk, Mary Margaret LaBelle, Joyce J. Lindahl, Roberta Wheeler Ramsey, Mary Taylor, Harvey

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Sunday, January 29th, 2017 Top Story 1 killed in 3-vehicle wreck One man was killed in a three-vehicle wreck on Saturday morning on N.C. Highway 18 north in Chesterfield. Read more ADVERTISEMENT Latest Headlines Chase on interstate leads to one arrest 1 killed in 3-vehicle wreck Lawmakers won't publicly commit to 'bathroom bill' repeal Trump sets 5-year and lifetime lobbying ban for officials One injured in mobile home fire Sports Freedom’s Greathouse named county player of week Countdown to Daytona: 40-34

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Obituaries Abernathy, Debra Bailey, Alverta Frisbee Breeden Kelley, Catherine Ray Brown Jr., Julius Roy Conley, Rachel Davis, Tevan Lail, Betty Whisnant Lindsey Haney, Betty Sue Martinat, Oreta Owens, Keith R.

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Sunday, February 5th, 2017 Top Story New road could help pave way for project A grant that would build a new road expected to lead to a hotel and possibly restaurants in Morganton is nearing final approval. Read more ADVERTISEMENT Latest Headlines US judge temporarily blocks Trump's travel ban nationwide Help wanted in saving animals Men share feelings on 2017 Women’s DC March Teen plans to tidy up room after phone charger plug impales food Photography exhibit to feature Laotian immigrant culture in Morganton Sports LOCAL SPORTS BRIEFS: Patton’s Kuykendall named to All-American lacrosse team Patton’s Spurlin wins county player of week Countdown to Daytona: 33-27 Obituaries Branch, Bobby Childers, Kayelee Dean, Richard Frady Sr., Samuel Mauney Jr., James "Jim" Phillip Nanney, Sydney Dara O'Neil, Harold L. Reece, Jimmy Rogers, Jerry W. Swepson, Todd

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Sunday, February 12th, 2017 Top Story Woman killed in collision with school bus CLAREMONT – A Catawba County woman was killed after colliding with a school bus Friday afternoon. Read more ADVERTISEMENT Latest Headlines Woman killed in collision with school bus Watch a full moon, lunar eclipse and comet all in one night Avoiding the Valentine's temptation Baptist evangelists, volunteers, minister to deaf population in South America One dead in Catawba County school bus crash Sports East Burke’s Coble wins county player of week Brady leads biggest comeback, Patriots win 34-28 in OT Countdown to Daytona: 26-20 Obituaries Allison, Whitney L. Branch, Ruby Bruce, Metoka "Dean" Gardin, Freeman Gordon, Marilyn Malone Lail, Gary Keith Newsome, Barbara Parmelee, David "Dave" Ross, Larry Joseph Weatherford, Benjamin

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Sunday, February 19th, 2017 Top Story Man dies after falling from waterfall A man was killed after he fell from a waterfall in South Mountains State Park on Friday afternoon. Read more ADVERTISEMENT Latest Headlines Board chair says new system in place to secure finances Man dies after falling from waterfall Man faces charges of hit and run, DWI Did you know? President’s Day trivia Fun activities for you and your dogs Sports Freedom’s Corpening, Edmonson share county player of week Countdown to Daytona: 19-13

East Burke’s Coble wins county player of week

Obituaries Cable Church, Virginia Jenkins Carswell, Kate Culp, Gregory C. "Greg" Forbes, R. S. Goble, Leonard "Pete" Walter Long, Wayne Charles Mast, Priscilla McKinney Sr., Hershel Parse, Katherine E. Pope, Gloria Jean Strickland More from Morganton.com Burke Public Payroll Morganton Graduation Class of 2016

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Sunday, February 26th, 2017 Top Story New jail could still happen The question whether to build a new jail could be one that county commissioners answer soon. Read more Latest Headlines Mobile home damaged in wildfire Trump moves Mexico left Lessons my father could teach Trump Newspapers pulling the pen on editorial cartoons Why are women so angry? Sports Countdown to Daytona: 5-1 Freedom sophomore wrestler Clay Beach relishes school’s first state title since 1985 EB’s Hise, Freedom’s Abee, Williams share county player of week Obituaries Caldwell, William Detter, Shirley Lail Duane, Lura Erwin, Betty Banks Parham, Christina Edge Piercy, Rhonda Poteat, Billy Randolph, Donald Dean Rockett, Frances Smith, Roy Leonard

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Sunday, March 5th, 2017 Top Story Public Safety officers raise money to replace kids' stolen bicycles MDPS bike mission surprise Read more Latest Headlines Burke County launches spay/neuter campaign City council hears Main Street masterplan kickoff at annual workshop New elementary school construction update given Leave the smoky eyes to the teenagers Church presents seminar to address challenges of atheism, science Sports Lady Pats' title defense runs through undefeated Hickory Ridge Despite changes, Lady Patriots still thriving defensively 2017 Burke Co. H.S. softball team capsules Obituaries Anderson Jr., George Bucio, Elizabeth Burleson, Larry Campbell, Emily Clemmons, Chance Cook, James Truman "Jim" Hudson Jr., Thurman P. Huffman, Lorraine Kirksey, Jack B. Morrow, Mary Ann Fisher

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Sunday, March 12th, 2017 Top Story The News Herald wins multiple awards in annual contest The News Herald and its staff walked away with multiple awards during the North Carolina Press Association’s Winter Institute held a… Read more Latest Headlines Man pleads guilty to making bomb threats, terrorism Beautiful weather prompts return to exercise - Burke County Notebook Church youths raise money to fight childhood hunger 3 arrested at Charlotte Douglas International for having loaded guns Restaurant inspections (March 3-9) Sports Freedom’s Holland wins county player of week

Lady Pats' title defense runs through undefeated Hickory Ridge Despite changes, Lady Patriots still thriving defensively

Obituaries Barber, Mark Edward Benge, Billy Brittain, Rachel Conley, Lee Cooke, Janet Daum, Melissa Davis Smith, Lessie "Louise" Edwards, Roger Henderson, Betty Jean "B.J." Johnson, Nora Hoilman

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Sunday, March 19th, 2017 Top Story UPDATE: Man in custody after standoff with police A man who was involved in a standoff with police Thursday afternoon is in custody. Read more Latest Headlines Teen who fell at Hanging Rock park last month dies Davidson County Sheriff's Office: Car crash leads to heroin, meth, cocaine Western NC will take hit in Trump's proposed budget The new generation of opera Food Matters Market, 2 city employees win N.C. Main Street awards Sports H.S. ROUNDUP: Abee, Draughn softball overcome early deficit to beat EB BURKE KIDS IN COLLEGE: L-R’s Evans finishes career with conference nod EB’s Bristol Cope set to hit college gridiron with Lenoir-Rhyne Obituaries Akers Jr., Tivis Clontz, Lydia Coffman, Richard Eugene Godfrey, Gordon Hemphill, Polly Anna Beck Hollifield, Rachael Huffman, Winsome Lawing, Gary C. Melton, Landyn Moody, Ernestine

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Sunday, March 26th, 2017 Top Story Burnouts resume as 90-percent contained blaze grows to 5,538 acres NEBO — After tentatively wrapping up burnout operations Thursday, crews on the White Creek Fire at Shortoff Mountain were back at it… Read more Latest Headlines Finding that perfect job Ladies' Prayer Luncheon to feature speaker on children and adoption Two churches to feature concerts this weekend Freedom High School basketball program honored at Rotary Club House Republicans, short of votes, withdraw health care bill Sports NASCAR THIS WEEK: Dillon provides boost for Germain early in rookie season Patton’s Lovelace wins county player of week

H.S. ROUNDUP: Abee, Draughn softball overcome early deficit to beat EB

Obituaries Brackett, Mitchell Detroy Freeman, Ray Daniel Harwood, Cynthia C. Hudson, Hazel Huffman, Carolyn Ledford, Mary McCall, Donald Jackson McCombs III, James Henry Moore, Mamie Mary

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Sunday, April 2nd, 2017 Top Story Foothills Cup criterium coming to Morganton The finale of an exciting three days of cycling is coming to Morganton for the first time next weekend. Read more Latest Headlines One charged after collision at Morganton intersection Mooresville restaurant bans kids under age 5 Refinery 13 offers new taproom in rustic setting Church partners with police, housing authority to bring community center back to life Restaurant inspections (March 24-30) Sports Draughn’s Jodway, Suttles share county player of week

NASCAR THIS WEEK: Dillon provides boost for Germain early in rookie season Patton’s Lovelace wins county player of week

Obituaries Deal, Louise Drayton, Peggy Ann Grier, James C. Guigou, Betty Lou Mitchell Leonhardt, Mary Perkins, Frank Poteat, Johnnie Rumfelt, Talmadge James Smith, Clyde Stevens, Clint

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Sunday, April 9th, 2017 Top Story National Guardsman awarded for saving pilot’s life in February RALEIGH — A Morganton National Guard soldier was honored recently in Raleigh for his act of heroism. Read more Latest Headlines Proposed animal ordinance coming before board Burke County jail project back on the table Learning and winning go together Church to offer in-depth devotional experience for Holy Week Church to offer preaching, gospel music and supercross riders at annual youth rally Sports ACC Barnstorming Tour at EBHS EB’s Propst wins county player of week Harris wins season-opener at Antioch Speedway Obituaries Cooper, Geraldine Franklin, Reta Mae Carpenter Green, Larry Hudgins, Stevie James, Marilyn Morrow, Reneé Nichols, Bessie Devinney Parker, Arthur "Ben" Polk, Elouise "Polly" Hull Smith, Gerald

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Sunday, April 16th, 2017 Top Story Former high-rise prison slated for demolition The former Western Youth Institution, more commonly known as “the high-rise,” will be demolished to make way for a new National Guar… Read more Latest Headlines Board to consider incentives for company expansion Fire operations ramp down over weekend, rain in forecast Bill targets public records request Nonprofit offers financial guidance, education to public Valdese American Legion to host annual Easter egg hunt Sunday Sports Draughn boys golf takes SMAC 2A win at Orchard Hills Draughn’s Megan Treadway selects L-R for volleyball H.S. SOCCER ROUNDUP: EB blanks Draughn to end recent skid Obituaries Brooks, Bobby E. Buckner, Gary L. Compton, Patsy Corkran Jr., Rev. Connor Lewis Hicks, Phillip Jerone Jernigan, Gloria Lamb, Milda McPeters, Nora Jean Pack, Faye Hensley Surratt, Kim Biddix

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Sunday, April 23rd, 2017 Top Story One injured by gunfire, police questioning suspect One man was severely injured after being shot multiple times at a house in Morganton on Saturday night. Read more Latest Headlines State grants will help local companies create jobs Retired SBI agents to review cold cases Man killed at NC A&T identified; 1 of 3 homicides in Greensboro on Thursday (Video) Nearly 300 people gather to pray around Forsyth County Jail Here’s why John Lassiter was pushed out as head of N.C. economic development agency Sports Peltier wins hard-fought Easter Bunny 150 at HMS

Draughn boys golf takes SMAC 2A win at Orchard Hills Draughn’s Megan Treadway selects L-R for volleyball

Obituaries Adams, Ruth Austin Adams, Ruth Austin Beach, Lane Emerson Cline, Lisa Ann Clontz Crowder, Gerald Harbison, Betty Styers Rownd, Rev. Robert Silver, Donald "Duck" Weatherman, Darrell Ray

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Sunday, April 30th, 2017 Top Story Multiple police agencies serve 49 warrants in two-day roundup A two-day warrant roundup conducted by several different police agencies on Wednesday and Thursday resulted in 49 warrants on 30 dif… Read more Latest Headlines One injured in motorcycle wreck 5 things to do this weekend (April 28-30) Churches partner to help BUCM feed those in need with new pantry Two teens arrested in church robbery Restaurant inspections (April 21-27) Sports Draughn’s Melton wins county player of week

Peltier wins hard-fought Easter Bunny 150 at HMS Draughn boys golf takes SMAC 2A win at Orchard Hills

Obituaries Arnold, Tracy Danielle Bolick, David Wayne Dale, Thurman Harold Dixon, Lucille Pridgen Ford, William "Ray" Kaylor, Gabriel Seth Kincaid, Betty Owens, Thelma Williams Teseniar, Glenda Houston

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Sunday, May 7th, 2017 Top Story Morganton Buffalo Wild Wings eyes June 19 opening For those who have expressed their excitement about the addition of Buffalo Wild Wings to the Morganton Heights Shopping Center, the… Read more Latest Headlines Positive job prospects expected for 2017 college graduates Hickory woman sentenced to prison for child abuse Connelly Springs man sentenced on gang charge Morganton man pleads guilty to multiple crimes UPDATE: Wreck backs up traffic on I-40 Sports EB’s Canipe wins county player of week Brian Carswell doubles up on wins at Antioch Speedway

Draughn’s Melton wins county player of week

Obituaries Chapman, Mattie Corpening, Robert Curtis, Tony Erwin, Mamie "Nubby" Ervin Franklin, Paul Gragg, Barbara Grigg, Teresa M. Hagy, Roger Holland, Franklin D. Patterson, Gladys Sumlin

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Sunday, May 14th, 2017 Top Story NCSSM could choose site soon Progress on the western campus of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics is moving along at a steady clip and is on pa… Read more Latest Headlines Both parties face age barriers Freedom High School senior named Morehead-Cain Scholar ‘Raise the age’ one step closer to becoming law The good and bad of new animal ordinance Jury sides with plaintiff against NC Department of Public Safety Sports Draughn baseball never trails in 1st postseason triumph since '13 Lady Wildcats dominant in softball playoff opener Freedom boys duo signs on with CVCC for basketball Obituaries Denton, Claude Hill, Kenneth Johnson, Vickie Lynn LaFevers, Frances C. Lackey, Mae Wylie Rose, Roger D. Smith, Wilda Leona Winkler Taylor, James Franklin Wright Jr., Mayor Glenn Rudolph "Rudy" More from Morganton.com 2016 Burke County Public Payroll

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Sunday, May 21st, 2017 Top Story Making an Impact: PSO Joey Belanger awarded for service to community A Public Safety officer with the Morganton Department of Public Safety recently was recognized for going above the call of duty to s… Read more Latest Headlines B/E Aerospace deal brings depth, aircraft fullness to Rockwell Collins A whole new grind (Video) Honoring the work of former Journal photographer Jim Keith, 1928-2017 New Army Reserve center opens in McLeansville Oprah — yes, that Oprah — makes low-key visit to Elon Sports Students hit field at NCSD with Panthers, NFL Play 60 for camp Draughn softball returns home for 3rd round playoff clash Walk-off HR ends Draughn baseball's playoff run Obituaries Baker, Helen Ray Cogdell Benfield Sr., Cecil L. Christenbury, Dallas Scott Dion, Veronica "Star" English, Ella Faye Arrowood Felty, Margaret Burcham Garrou, Rebecca "Becky" Harmon, Deborah Canipe Kanipe, Betty Sue Godfrey Noblitt Jr., Charles "Chucky"

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Sunday, May 28th, 2017 Top Story Contractor still at work on Broughton project Even after the state said it fired the contractor of the new Broughton Hospital, Archer Western Contractors are still on the job. Read more Latest Headlines Vehicle flips, catches fire after wreck on interstate Gregg Allman of The Allman Brothers Band dies at age 69 Fallen tree blocking road cleared quickly by firemen Wreck causes backup on I-40 eastbound Teach youth to be kind to animals Sports Post 21 rallies from 5-1 down to win opener John Reynolds grabs renegade win at Antioch

Students hit field at NCSD with Panthers, NFL Play 60 for camp

Obituaries Clark, Althea Ann Cornett, Barbara Ann Epley, Annie Lee Heilman, Margaret G. King, David Joe McKeen, Dr. Walter E. Nichols Jr., Charles E. Powell, Jack Richard Shufford, Milton "Gene" Turner, Michael

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Sunday, June 4th, 2017 Top Story Grant to help reuse former mill sites They are not hard to spot. Some have windows broken out and many have grass growing through asphalt parking lots that once were full… Read more Latest Headlines Grant to help reuse former mill sites Finer things soon to be gone News Herald staff members awarded for sports coverage Proposed budget to be presented at Monday's Morganton City Council meeting Google maps America's most misspelled words by state; what word trips you up the most? Sports COLUMN: NASCAR season has had plenty to offer so far

Post 21 rallies from 5-1 down to win opener John Reynolds grabs renegade win at Antioch

Obituaries Berry, Jackson Brown, Vernon Gibbs, W.B. "Pete" Marshall, Lois Inez Gragg Mashburn, Myrtle Revis, Leonard Columbus Riddle, Maxine Abee Sisk, Martha Elizabeth Martin Wall, John "David" Wright, Kimberly "Kim" Atkins

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Sunday, June 11th, 2017 Top Story Top salaries in Burke County The leaders of two educational systems are the highest paid government officials in Burke County. Read more Latest Headlines Cruise-In nights are back in the town of Hildebran Myra’s cruise-in adds throwback flair to Friday nights Prayer vigil to be held in Morganton for victims of Orlando nightclub shooting Singing on the Mountain gospel festival returns for 93rd year 50 Years Ago Sports Causby gem lifts Post 21 to home win over Hickory Patton’s Wright set to walk on for UNC football team Messenheimer (-5) the medalist at Mimosa Hills CGA dual qualifier Obituaries Abernathy, Ruby Herman Barlowe, Clinton Dale Beam, Ronnie Lee Brittian, Larry Lloyd Carmney, Gene Daniel DeAugustinis, Theodore Richard Randolph, Lois Stevens Thomas, Hazel Doris Warlick, Billie Eugene

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