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July 16, 2015

Top Story Gaming Greatnes: Firefighter’s competition win will bring tour to Valdese When he’s not saving lives and buildings, Steve Kiddy might be found in his man cave racking up points on his Sony PlayStation gaming system. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » New sergeant joins Highway Patrol in Burke County » Glen Alpine board member resigns; seat up for election » One files for Connelly Springs board; Two file for Glen Alpine race » Crime Roundup May 24-25, 2015 » Training prepares for acts of terror Sports » Bock, Kisner set for first try at British Open » YOUTH BASEBALL/SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Morganton 11-12 all-stars handcuff McDowell » Two Morganton racers victorious at Antioch Obituaries » Alvey, John Thomas » Bardin, Rebecca Ann Duval » Buckner, Dewey Wayne » Knox, Teresa Cheek » Olsen, Mary Lou » Owens Sr., Robert » Seals, Jane Bacon » Stephens, Joan » Stephens, Joan 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 17, 2015

Top Story Gaming Greatnes: Firefighter’s competition win will bring tour to Valdese When he’s not saving lives and buildings, Steve Kiddy might be found in his man cave racking up points on his Sony PlayStation gaming system. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT

Latest News » Burke representative appointed as vice chair of budget committee » Last chance: Filing period ends Friday » Jury finds Colorado theater shooter guilty of murder » Official: 4 Marines killed in military attacks in Tenn. » Burke County Tourism adds trolley tour option

Sports » Bock, Kisner set for first try at British Open » YOUTH BASEBALL/SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Morganton 11-12 all-stars handcuff McDowell » Two Morganton racers victorious at Antioch

Obituaries » Alvey, John Thomas » Cantwell, David Theodore » Childers, Elsie » Collins, Charles Netherton » Kindley, Henry Harrison » Puett, Edward Phifer

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July 20, 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 » University prepared Morganton couple for career, life, love » What a difference a good teacher makes » 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 Sports » Morganton wins Big League softball state crown » Morganton 11-12s win district baseball title » YOUTH SOFTBALL: GALS clip Double Play in extras Obituaries » Earley, Ervin Cornell » Wright, Robert "Bobby"

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July 21, 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 » NC shark attack victim returns home to Massachusetts » The Hunger Games: Locally produced film site gets national attention » Board to consider justice center funding application » Being Prepared: Burke County EMS offers advice for staying safe when outdoors » Senior Employment agency works to train older workers Sports » Hinkle captures Dan Dobson Jr. Open » Johnson wins British Open, stops Spieth's bid for Grand Slam

» Morganton wins Big League softball state crown

Obituaries » Bollinger, Benny » Deal, Michael Adrian » Frederickson, Gladys Mull » Hoppes, Muriel McKinney » Jones, Mary Helen » Kelly, Pauline Taylor » McDaniel, Maurice Keith » Watkins, Patricia Tyo » Weiner, Rose

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July 22, 2015

Top Story Burial set for Marine with Burke ties A U.S. Marine with connections to Burke County who was killed during a shooting rampage at a military site in Chattanooga, Tennessee, will be buried at the in Chattanooga National Cemetery, according to published reports. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Civil trial over Old Hildebran School underway » Phone disruption expected for county offices Thursday » Officials snub site for public firing range » 2 suspects nabbed after car chase; third sought » Section of Valdese Avenue to close temporarily Sports » Emmons verbally commits to Crimson Tide

» Hinkle captures Dan Dobson Jr. Open » Johnson wins British Open, stops Spieth's bid for Grand Slam

Obituaries » Blevins, Richard Bryant » Bollinger, Benny Ray "Bink" » Brown, Daniel "Danny" » Jackson, Rebecca Teague » Lewis, Paulette Farmer » McCraw, Martha Ann Hollifield » Russ Jr., John Zero

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July 23, 2015

Top Story Human remains found in Lake Rhodhiss Human remains were discovered during a vehicle recovery operation at the Lake Rhodhiss Boat Access in Granite Falls, east of Castle Bridge on Tuesday. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Rapid deployment prepares troopers for school shooter » Crime Roundup May 29-31, 2015 » Summer fun at Martha's Park » Board begins loan process for justice center, library/senior center » Tractor-trailer wreck closes Sanford Drive for 6 hours Sports » Emmons verbally commits to Crimson Tide (w/video)

» Hinkle captures Dan Dobson Jr. Open » Johnson wins British Open, stops Spieth's bid for Grand Slam

Obituaries » Epley, Barbara Lackey » Farr, Bessie » Seagle, Bertina Carswell » Waycaster, Michael Paul

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July 24, 2015

Top Story Human remains found in Lake Rhodhiss Human remains were discovered during a vehicle recovery operation at the Lake Rhodhiss Boat Access in Granite Falls, east of Castle Bridge on Tuesday. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT

Latest News » Police: 3 dead, 7 hurt in movie theater shooting in La. » Mini farmers market brings fresh produce, crafts to downtown location » Caring for K-9s: Local vet keeps police dogs primed for duty » Decision to demolish Old Hildebran School stands » Car crashes into county building Sports » Freedom’s Perkins finishes as leading tackler in East-West Game

» Emmons verbally commits to Crimson Tide (w/video) » Hinkle captures Dan Dobson Jr. Open

Obituaries » Epley, Barbara » Morales-Ramos, Jazzmin » Sheehan, Helen

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July 27, 2015

Top Story Website glitches being fixed The Burke County Tax Office website has undergone some changes and some of those changes aren’t yet complete.  Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Longtime United Way director to retire July 31 » 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 Sports » YOUTH BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Burke Co. GALS win state title » Prep football coaches no stranger to programs

» Freedom’s Perkins finishes as leading tackler in East-West Game

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July 28, 2015

Top Story New assistant superintendent named to BCPS Burke County Public Schools recently added a new face to its administrative staff. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Man arrested after crashing into utility pole » Man charged with DWI during license checkpoint » Man blows nearly twice the legal limit, police say » Nebo man charged with DWI after blowing twice the legal limit » Crime Roundup June 1-5, 2015 Sports » COLUMN: Brickyard a jewel, just not in NASCAR crown

» YOUTH BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Burke Co. GALS win state title » Prep football coaches no stranger to programs

Obituaries » Yeary, Danny "BushHog"

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July 29, 2015

Top Story Case against landowner dismissed The state appeals court recently dismissed a case against an environmentalist and large landowner in the area who denied a power company easements across his land. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Controlled burn of natural gas planned » Graduating medical assistant students honored

» Man arrested after crashing into utility pole » Man charged with DWI during license checkpoint » Man blows nearly twice the legal limit, police say

Sports » Morganton Big League softball squad headed to 1st-ever World Series

» COLUMN: Brickyard a jewel, just not in NASCAR crown » YOUTH BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Burke Co. GALS win state title

Obituaries » Anderson, Martha » Harvey, Jody Edward » Hedrick, Steven Charles » Huffman, Arda Jane Shell » Norman, Ermine Proctor

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July 30, 2015

Top Story June jobless rate for Burke increased Except for periodic dips, Burke County’s unemployment rate hasn’t changed much since the same time last year. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » 3 NC colleges rank as top in nation by Forbes magazine » Residents asked to reduce water use » Crime Roundup June 6-9, 2015 » Busted at Wal-Mart » Police: Concord man to face murder charge after burning body found Sports » Fox to guide N.C. team in 2016 Carolinas Basketball Classic

» Morganton Big League softball squad headed to 1st-ever World Series » COLUMN: Brickyard a jewel, just not in NASCAR crown

Obituaries » Anderson, Marsha » Carswell, Eva Estelle » Davis, Rev. C. Ray » Dockery, Lance » King, Sylvia Gay Mills » Newton, Sudie Ellen » Stilwell, Kathleen Estelle "Kathy"

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July 31, 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 » Churches partner to share God's love through service » Crime Roundup June 10, 2015 » Morganton woman found not guilty of charges » Keeping the Peace: Officers band together to learn survival skills for verbal conflict » Recreational center to collect school supplies Sports » Veterans' bond the glue of Big League title squad

» Fox to guide N.C. team in 2016 Carolinas Basketball Classic » Morganton Big League softball squad headed to 1st-ever World Series

Obituaries » Anderson, Marsha » Beck, Mary Pritchard » Brittain, James Thomas » Carswell, Eva Estelle » Stamey, Mabel

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August 3, 2015

Top Story Team keeps eye on the big game Most of the team members started swinging a bat not long after learning to walk.  Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » 50 Years Ago in Burke County » Citywide Wi-Fi options considered » 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) 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 » Mires Jr., Maynard H.

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August 4, 2015

Top Story Jury selection begins in murder trial Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a man charged with first-degree murder in Burke County Superior Court. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Man charged with drunk and disruptive behavior » Prosecutor: White officer panicked before shooting black man » Feds charge 3 men accused of prepping for martial law » 2 wildfires growing under dry conditions » Former NC employees union leader accused of fraud

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 » Burleson Jr., Fred » Chapman, Dennis Ray » Keller, George LaVern » Kincaid, Morris A. » Mires Jr., Maynard H.

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August 5, 2015

Top Story Murder trial: State presents evidence in killing Photo saved as 0804 Higgins Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Zoning amendment approved for new jail » Apple slump deepens on iPhone, China concerns » Tax filing problems could jeopardize health law aid for 1.8M » Netflix to give workers with babies a year of paid leave » Local 4-H members honored at state 4-H Congress Sports » Morganton Big League squad drops WS opener late, 2-1

» Prep football practices get underway across the county on Saturday » Morganton Big League squad set for World Series debut

Obituaries

» Burleson Jr., Fred » Chapman, Dennis Ray

» Erwood, Frank D. » Gaddy, Vada Lee McKinney » Huffman, Timothy Steven » Jarvis, Herman Neal » Reeves, Sharon Lu-Ann » Sims, Tyler

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August 6, 2015

Top Story Murder Trial: Eyewitness takes the stand The prosecution's main witness in a murder trial centered on a 2013 shooting appeared in Burke County Superior Court on Wednesday. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Senate Republicans try to thaw budget talks with House » Land conservancy to help purchase property » Volunteers prepare for annual event » Crime Roundup June 11, 2015 » Chris Cates to release latest CDs at Yiannis Friday

Sports » Morganton Big League squad drops WS opener late, 2-1 » Prep football practices get underway across the county on Saturday » Morganton Big League squad set for World Series debut

Obituaries » Bowers, Jewell Judy » Epley, Carrol Gene » Harstein, William Earl » Kincaid, Morris Alexander » Robinson, Mary Buckner Forrester » Russo Jr., Neal Amadeo

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August 7, 2015

Top Story Supects' interviews with investigators introduced at trial The murder trial for a man charged with shooting his friend in the head in a 2013 incident continued Thursday. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Cycling group bikes in honor of fallen officers » 2 found dead in apparent drug overdose » Wildfires consume more than 750 acres » House moves NC bond referendum date against McCrory's wishes » Air quality advisory issued for western North Carolina Sports » Morganton Big League softball heads to consolation bracket at World Series

» Morganton Big League squad drops WS opener late, 2-1 » Prep football practices get underway across the county on Saturday

Obituaries » Dale, Carolyn Ann » Epley, Carrol Gene » Madison, William Anthony » Ritz, Kayden Dale » Sigmon, JoAnne Hildebrand

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August 10, 2015

Top Story Bald Knob wildfire consumes nearly 900 acres NEBO -- The Bald Knob fire, burning on Pisgah National Forest land in McDowell County north of Marion, is now estimated at 897 acres. Improved mapping as smoke lifted from the area allowed fire officials to accurately map the perimeter of the fire Friday, leading to the increase in acreage. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Burke County agencies conduct preparedness exercise » 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 Sports » Freedom the coaches’ clear favorite in NWC football poll » Morganton Big League tripped by Italy in extras for 7th place

» Morganton Big League softball heads to consolation bracket at World Series

Obituaries » Carswell, Ellis R. » Huffman, Glenn "Tom" E. » Powell, James Tate

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August 11, 2015

Top Story Glen Alpine man pleads guilty to murdering father CALDWELL COUNTY — A Glen Alpine man pleaded guilty to the 2011 murder of his father Monday in Caldwell County Superior Court. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Tractor-trailer towed from embankment » Tractor-trailer wreck stalls traffic, leads to fuel spill » I-40 tractor-trailer accident stalls traffic » Morganton man found guilty of first-degree murder » Charlotte woman dies after jumping from waterfall in Avery County

Sports » Freedom the coaches’ clear favorite in NWC football poll » Morganton Big League tripped by Italy in extras for 7th place » Morganton Big League softball heads to consolation bracket at World Series

Obituaries » Abernethy, Donald Leroy » Carter, Geraldine "Gerri" Hensley » Hedgepath, Raye Hallyburton » Stamey, Lester P. » Tucker Jr., Daniel Mark » Vincent, Minnie Lou Wood

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August 12, 2015

Top Story Glen Alpine man pleads guilty to murdering father CALDWELL COUNTY — A Glen Alpine man pleaded guilty to the 2011 murder of his father Monday in Caldwell County Superior Court. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT

Latest News » Discussions on new justice center to continue » Missing Morganton child located with alleged abductor in Oregon » Possible electrical fire damages home » FIXING IT UP: Renovations head to final stages for Community House » Busted at Wal-Mart

Sports » Freedom the coaches’ clear favorite in NWC football poll » Morganton Big League tripped by Italy in extras for 7th place » Morganton Big League softball heads to consolation bracket at World Series

Obituaries » Abernethy, Donald Leroy » Carr-Iverson, Betty "Charlie" R. South » Fredell, Alice » Lawrence Sr., Donald Leo » Pons Jr., Onesime Henry » Ramsey, Faye Wanda Walsh » Worth, Margaret C. Oakley

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August 13, 2015

Top Story Firefighters hone skills with extrication training When Aaron Johnson drills his team in rescue techniques, he’s not playing around. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Case of man charged with 25-year-old murder continued » Police: Ax-wielding clown turns himself in » N.C. Senate approves incentives and sales tax changes » Dobson Family history to be presented » ODD NEWS: Iowa officer 'happily obliged' suspect's selfie request Sports » H.S. FOOTBALL: East Burke gets experience in Maiden scrimmage » Local man Church still throwing strikes at 90

» Freedom the coaches’ clear favorite in NWC football poll

Obituaries » Benfield, Bruce Richard » Colvin, Iris Delaine » Crisp, Darleen Murdoch » Worth, Margaret

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August 14, 2015

Top Story Firefighters hone skills with extrication training When Aaron Johnson drills his team in rescue techniques, he’s not playing around. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT

Latest News » McDowell County wildfire activity remained low Thursday » Nebo teen indicted on attempted murder charges » Residents rally for food and fun at annual event » Valdese native Benton Blount moves into semi-finals » Crime Roundup June 16, 2015 Sports » Panthers, Wildcats open with football scrimmages » EB football gets experience in Maiden scrimmage

» Local man Church still throwing strikes at 90

Obituaries » Dale, Carolyn Ann » Judge, Carol Olsen » Kifer, Taya Marie » Kincaid, William Anthony » Robinson, Stephanie Lavon

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August 17, 2015

Top Story Paying Respect: Legislature honors life of the late Dan Simpson He made his living being a lawyer.  Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Dr. Barbara Nagy shares medical mission with colleagues » Burke schools history: Bigger is not always better » 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 Sports » NASCAR Trucks Eldora runner-up Pierce tackles Hickory » Teams get in work between the breaks in disjointed Burke Co. Jamboree

» Panthers, Wildcats open with football scrimmages

Obituaries » Bridges, Dorothy » Minton, Scott William » Powell, George » Yount, Shirley Epley

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August 18, 2015

Top Story Man airlifted to Charlotte after responders cut him out of wrecked car One man was airlifted to Charlotte with serious injuries after crashing in Morganton on Saturday morning. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Crime Roundup June 17, 2015 » Local agencies to hold active shooter training at Draughn High School » McDowell wildfires 80 and 90 percent contained » Police charge several with felony drug offenses over weekend » Commissioners could ask state to build indoor firing range Sports » 2015 Burke County H.S. Soccer Team Capsules

» NASCAR Trucks Eldora runner-up Pierce tackles Hickory » Teams get in work between the breaks in disjointed Burke Co. Jamboree

Obituaries » Craig, Peggy » Icard, Carolyn » Kaylor, Lisa Luann "Lu" » Pierce, Janet Norem » Powell, George Wendell » Smith, Robert "Petey" » Whisenant, Levie

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August 19, 2015

Top Story City grant to help renovate Food Matters Market building A Brevard-based organic grocery is moving forward with plans to open a location in downtown Morganton, and is slated to receive help in the form of a $25,000 grant from the city. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Sony to host day of gaming, food Saturday » Homeless woman transitions into new home, job » Grants for diversifying farms now available » Eagle Scout project to help bring families together » Freedom senior gains knowledge as state intern Sports » 2015 Burke County H.S. volleyball team capsules » 2015 Burke County H.S. soccer team capsules

» NASCAR Trucks Eldora runner-up Pierce tackles Hickory

Obituaries » Davis, Eleanor » Duckworth, Ina Epley » Smith, Ray Thomas » Whisenant, Levie Reldy

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August 20, 2015

Top Story Morganton coffee shop temporarily closed The Grind Café in Morganton will be temporarily closed while the owners resolve issues with the North Carolina Department of Revenue. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Serval cat reunited with owners » Crime Roundup June 21-24, 2015 » Missing Serval cat found safe » Sony arrives in Burke County for "My Road to Greatness" » Fogle to plead guilty to sex acts with minors, child porn Sports » LOCAL SPORTS ROUNDUP: Hat tricks lead Freedom, Patton to soccer Ws

» 2015 Burke County H.S. volleyball team capsules » 2015 Burke County H.S. soccer team capsules

Obituaries » Anthony, Earl » Dill, Wanda Aline » Elliot, Nina Poteat » Summers, Harvey L. » Woodbury Sr., Carl Troy

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August 21, 2015

Top Story Suspect under investigation for ‘inappropriate images’ A Burke County man was arrested after police say he admitted to possession of child pornography Tuesday. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Board calls for indoor firing range » Commissioners approve zoning for accessory homes » 2 charged in financial card fraud case » Woman charged with passing fake currency

» Serval cat reunited with owners

Sports » 2015 Burke Co. H.S. football preview » BACK TO BACK TO BACK?: Patriots eye program’s 1st conference three-peat

» LOCAL SPORTS ROUNDUP: Hat tricks lead Freedom, Patton to soccer Ws

Obituaries » Anthony, Earl » Billingsley, Shirley Mae Bryant » Lowman, Donald Kenneth » Mourglea, Kaye » Summers, Harvey Lewis

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August 24, 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 » Ralston, Shoomee claim Joe Cheves Jr. Inv’l golf titles » Draughn never trails on road in Lambert’s return

» 2015 Burke Co. H.S. football preview

Obituaries » Max, Rosa Lee Peterson

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August 25, 2015

Top Story Undercover investigation catches registered sex offender at church A registered sex offender living in Hickory was arrested after leading a Burke County church service Sunday. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Crime Roundup June 24-25 » Morganton man charged with DWI » Man gets DWI after crashing into bridge » Parents inspire prevention through movement » A memorable mystery trip for Grace Ridge residents Sports » EB's Newell named player of week

» Ralston, Shoomee claim Joe Cheves Jr. Inv’l golf titles » Draughn never trails on road in Lambert’s return

Obituaries » Elliott, Paul Gene » Hallyburton, Willie Mae » Harris, Norman Ralph » Knowlton, Joyce Duncan » McCoury, Louanne

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August 26, 2015

Top Story Shooting leaves one dead, one seriously injured LENOIR – Police are investigating after a woman died and a man was seriously injured in a shooting Tuesday morning near Lenoir, officials said. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Sign up for Girl Scouts » A mural of contrast » Time to treat peach tree borers » Burke Primary Care physicians recognized » Crime Roundup June 24-25 Sports » LOCAL SPORTS ROUNDUP: Freedom downs Draughn in county soccer clash

» EB's Newell named player of week » Ralston, Shoomee claim Joe Cheves Jr. Inv’l golf titles

Obituaries » Benfield, Virginia Burleson » Bollinger, George » Brooks Sr., Myles » Harris, Norman Ralph » Howell, Colleen "Corky" » Starnes, Alden E.

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August 27, 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 » Deaf and blind seniors gather at Morganton retirement community » Adult high school orientation will start in September » Bus drivers get pep talk » Eyes on the Road: School buses get stop-arm cameras to boost safety for students » Crime Roundup June 26-27, 2015 Sports » ‘Rumble at the Rock’ football jamboree set for Thursday

» LOCAL SPORTS ROUNDUP: Freedom downs Draughn in county soccer clash » EB's Newell named player of week

Obituaries » Benfield, Virginia B. » Caldwell, Allen » Newton, Edgar Junior » Rowland, Helen Sparks

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August 28, 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 » Sunrise Run to kick off last day of Historic Morganton Festival » Crime Roundup June 30, 2015 » Police: Woman lies about name after caught speeding in a school zone » Morganton woman nabbed with stolen car » Chapel Hill’s First Nightingales’ Morganton connection Sports » H.S. VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Draughn, EB stay unbeaten in SMAC

» ‘Rumble at the Rock’ football jamboree set for Thursday » LOCAL SPORTS ROUNDUP: Freedom downs Draughn in county soccer clash

Obituaries » Benfield, Amanda Jean Pittman » Brookshire, Catherine Church » Newton, Edgar Junior » Roberts, Barbara Alice » Starnes, Wayne Ray

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August 31, 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 » Prayer walk » BUCM celebrates 40 years » 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 Sports » PANTHERS NOTEBOOK: Question marks abound at WR position » Emmons’ 4 TDs lead Freedom past Draughn in big way » EB, Freedom collect county football wins in blowout fashion Obituaries » Bollinger, George Walter » Perkins, Kim Ellis

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September 1, 2015

Top Story 'Suspicious' fire destroys abandoned home in Valdese VALDESE — Lovelady firefighters battled a blaze that claimed an abandoned house in Valdese for three hours Sunday evening. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Crime Roundup July 1-3, 2015 » Crime Stoppers expands crime tip options » Wreck slows traffic Monday afternoon » A miraculous makeover » Walkers take steps toward wellness Sports » COLUMN: NASCAR road course slate entertains again

» PANTHERS NOTEBOOK: Question marks abound at WR position » Emmons’ 4 TDs lead Freedom past Draughn in big way

Obituaries » Burleson, Charles "Charlie" » Chambers, O'Maury Keith » Edwards, Freddie Sue Ledbetter » Trinks, Betty Jo Romine

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September 2, 2015

Top Story Man faces sex crime charge A Morganton man was nabbed on a sex crime charge after police say he tried to convince a 15-year-old girl to meet him at a convenience store in Glen Alpine on Tuesday. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Jobless rate for Burke remains same; metro area loses jobs since last year » US stocks plunge after bleak Chinese manufacturing report » Report says ending ban wouldn't hurt consumers at pump » ‘BBQ Bucks’: First scented lottery ticket smells like smoky BBQ » Home detention for white police chief who shot black man

Sports » COLUMN: NASCAR road course slate entertains again » PANTHERS NOTEBOOK: Question marks abound at WR position » Emmons’ 4 TDs lead Freedom past Draughn in big way

Obituaries » Boyles, Winifred Bass » Edwards, Steven Wayne » Hamby, Dora Downs » Hartman, Georgia » Johnson, Lisa » Leatherman, Charles Anthony » Mikusa, Amy Lockard » Robbins, Kereda

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September 3, 2015

Top Story Additional poll workers are needed for Election Day The Burke County Board of Elections needs a few good men and women to be backup precinct judges for upcoming races. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Euthanasia in Burke County: It’s time to ‘nip it in the bud’ » Students, teachers settle into routine of new academic year » Hundreds crowd funeral for Adam Ward, hear of his joy for life » Controlled burnoff slated for this week » The Grind Café reopens

Sports » COLUMN: NASCAR road course slate entertains again » PANTHERS NOTEBOOK: Question marks abound at WR position » Emmons’ 4 TDs lead Freedom past Draughn in big way

Obituaries » Abshire, Gerald Alfred » Harmon, Kenneth » Hartman, Lynn » Lane, Christeen McCurry » Robinson, Janie Melissa Jacumin

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September 4, 2015

Top Story Grant to aid business park After sitting empty for nearly a decade, folks might see some activity at the Burke Business Park off Kathy Road in the next couple of years. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Congressman surprises downtown store owners » Grades, graduation rates for 2014-15 year released » Two men injured in weekend wrecks » Congressman Meadows tours Caldwell County business » Vacation hype leads to big trouble Sports » Fat Friday summaries through the years (1974-present)

» COLUMN: NASCAR road course slate entertains again » PANTHERS NOTEBOOK: Question marks abound at WR position

Obituaries » Carlisle, Zachariah Leroy » Deaton, Edith Smith » Huffman, Johnny

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September 7, 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 » Touring Joara event to raise funds for archaeology projects » Burke County Notebook wheels turning » Local couple wins Marry Me Military contest » Crime Roundup July 8-10, 2015 » Number of NC magistrates unwilling to perform same-sex marriages grows 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 » Davis, Richard Allen » Garrou, Herbert "Herb" N. » Mull, Nancy Jones

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September 8, 2015

Top Story Local restaurant owner happy with small-town life A local restaurant is grabbing the attention of people across North Carolina after it was featured in the latest edition of “Our State” magazine. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Artists join West Union Art Studios to display paintings, pottery and more » Crime Roundup July 11-14, 2015 » Church brings hope to others » Library seeks community input with survey » Fall gardening workshop

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 » Cuthbertson, Lester "Dick" » McGuire, Wesley » Mills, Rama Ruth Watts » Mull, Nancy Lee Jones » Weaver Sr., John » Whisnant, Jeremy Matthew

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September 9, 2015

Top Story Road work to be halted for festival What seems to be the never-ending road construction at Interstate 40 Exit 105 will be put on hold for the Historic Morganton Festival. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Busted at Wal-Mart » Reward offered in Precision Sports firearms theft » Burke Hospice Camp Dragonfly registration underway » Burke County siblings found satellite school for music instruction » Jailed clerk who fought gay marriage is ordered released Sports » Freedom's Crawford named county player of the week

» Freedom notches sixth consecutive ‘Fat Friday’ win in weather-shortened contest » Freedom takes abbreviated 'Fat Friday XLII,' Draughn topples Patton

Obituaries » Davis, Richard Allen » Fox, Rebecca » McGuire, Wesley Lee » Rector, David » Towery, Pinkney » Whisnant, Jeremy Matthew » Wooldridge, Despenia » Young, Chrissy

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September 10, 2015

Top Story Man dies after being struck by vehicle Tuesday night A Morganton man was killed in a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash Tuesday night. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » City should revise code on exotic animals » Crime Roundup July 15-17, 2015 » Police request help locating runaway » Midtown Men to perform at CoMMA for festival weekend kickoff » Morganton man killed in crash Tuesday night Sports » M.S. ROUNDUP: Walter Johnson soccer sweeps Liberty

» Freedom's Crawford named county player of the week » Freedom notches sixth consecutive ‘Fat Friday’ win in weather-shortened contest

Obituaries » Branch, Margie Autrey "Gusty" » Butler, Mahli Sylvester » Cartner, Annie Mae » Collins, James Michael » Eller, Michael » Fulbright, Lawrence » Peeler, Louise Leatherman Burton » Penland, Charles Russell » Powell, Michael » Thompson, Steve

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September 11, 2015

Top Story Man dies after being struck by vehicle Tuesday night A Morganton man was killed in a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash Tuesday night. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT

Latest News » McDowell magistrates won't perform marriages » East Burke teacher/coach suspended » Burke County Health Department clinic adds teleconferencing patient care » Event offers free entertainment and vast amounts of vendors » Catawba Valley Woodcarvers Club to meet Sports » M.S. ROUNDUP: Table Rock tops Walter Johnson in volleyball

» M.S. ROUNDUP: Walter Johnson soccer sweeps Liberty » Freedom's Crawford named county player of the week

Obituaries » Brown, Robert Lee » Eller, Michael » Hunt, Tracy Lynn Duckworth » Rutherford, Helen » Thomas, Ruth Hughes

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September 14, 2015

Top Story Serval owners to speak at city council meeting A city ordinance threatens the unity of a Morganton family just reunited with their Serval cat — and the family plans to strike back during Monday’s city council meeting. 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 » Burleson, Jay » Denton, Barbara Jeanette Berry » Guffey, Hazel Koran Mull » Lackey, Larry Alexander » McMahon, Elizabeth "Lib" Taylor

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September 15, 2015

Top Story Burke County could lose money with state budget State General Assembly leaders announced a compromise budget on Monday that includes funding teacher assistants, driver’s education and reducing income taxes. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Amber Alert issued for missing infant » Speaker to discuss the US Constitution at history museum » Felony charges dismissed against Morganton man » Grace Ridge to host wellness fair » Annual race helps with improvements to local recreation venues Sports » Freedom's Emmons named player of week

» Emmons’ huge 2nd quarter lifts Patriots, cements his place in history » Former ass’t coach, player Bartlett named new EB girls coach

Obituaries » "Grace" Lowery, Rickey Dean » Norwood, Roy Eric » Swartz, Phillip

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September 16, 2015

Top Story NC budget bill includes provision to spur restoration of historic buildings The latest version of the North Carolina budget bill to go before the General Assembly includes a provision for historic preservation tax credits, which have been used in renovating several Morganton buildings. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Drunk driving crash survivor brings inspirational message to students » Crime Roundup July 22-26, 2015 » Revised bond bill could come this week » The Meeting Place Mission Skinny Santa sale » Blount to perform tonight in finals of America’s Got Talent Sports » H.S. GOLF ROUNDUP: EB claims top SMAC spot again

» Freedom's Emmons named player of week » Emmons’ huge 2nd quarter lifts Patriots, cements his place in history

Obituaries » Craig, Peggy » Hodge, Herman Billy » Snow, Doris Miller » Swartz, Phillip

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September 17, 2015

Top Story Charlotte man dies in motorcycle wreck in Burke County A Charlotte man died in a fatal motorcycle crash on N.C. Highway 181 in Burke County on Wednesday afternoon. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Nebo man charged with possession of stolen property » Man charged with DWI after crash » Crime Roundup July 27-31, 2015 » Workshop on Friday to focus on justice center » Blount gets praise from judges on "America's Got Talent" finals

Sports » H.S. GOLF ROUNDUP: EB claims top SMAC spot again » Freedom's Emmons named player of week » Emmons’ huge 2nd quarter lifts Patriots, cements his place in history

Obituaries » Costner, Frances » Sowers, Shirley Bailey » Williams, Ralph E. » Wise, Randall Glen

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September 18, 2015

Top Story Mayor submits resignation The town of Glen Alpine is without a mayor. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Candidate ends school board campaign » Man captured after fleeing from police » Community Strong Day celebrates art and brings awareness » Board give OK to apply for grant for water lines

» Nebo man charged with possession of stolen property

Sports » M.S. FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Raiders top defending champs Heritage

» H.S. GOLF ROUNDUP: EB claims top SMAC spot again » Freedom's Emmons named player of week

Obituaries » Corpening Jr., Leroy » Costner, Frances » Hodge, Herman Billy » King, Gilda » Sullivan, Roger » Suttlemyre, Martha McClellan » Twitty, Davonta Malachi » Wagner, Ruby M. » Wilson, Irma Ann

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September 21, 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 » Suspect in fatal hit-and-run turns himself in » Teenager killed in hit-and-run » Uncovering the silent symptoms of ovarian cancer » Family, survivors share struggles, praise support group » Nonprofit aims to bring awareness, hope to victims of female cancers 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 » Barlow, Larry » Bell, Gillie » Denton, John Ervin » Duckworth, Peggy C. » Duncan, Ronald Wayne

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September 22, 2015

Top Story New jail would add more county employees A new jail will mean new employees for the county. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Award-winning storyteller Randell Jones to speak at Historic Courthouse » City of Morganton waterline repairs underway » Training prepares emergency responders for helicopters, swift water rescues » Gynecological specialist discusses ovarian cancer symptoms

» Suspect in fatal hit-and-run turns himself in

Sports » EB's Clark named county player of week

» Freedom female kicker making history » Key plays by White, Huffman lead Draughn to 3rd win

Obituaries » Bell, Gillie Mae Powell Kaylor » Clark, Cordie M. Smith » Cowan, Ernest Cleston » Denton, John Ervin » Gibson, Charles "Charlie" » Settlemyre, Beulah Beatrice Shipley » Shupe, Patricia Rash

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September 23, 2015

Top Story Town board appoints new mayor GLEN ALPINE -- Jimmy Wakeford has been appointed to serve out the unexpired term of former Glen Alpine Mayor Christine Abernathy. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Crime Roundup Aug. 1-4, 2015 » Study shows employers shifting more medical costs to workers » VW CEO: 'Endlessly sorry' as emissions scandal escalates » Questions about Volkswagen's emissions crisis » New dining service offers tastier options, aims to speed serving time Sports » Patton grad Ramirez playing soccer, furthering education at Lees McRae

» EB's Clark named county player of week » Freedom female kicker making history

Obituaries » Clark, Cordie M. Smith » Eulitt, Jack Everett » Hamby, Gary Dale » Laws, Justin » Turner, Larry D. » Watts, William David » Woodie, Howard

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September 24, 2015

Top Story Asheville man nabbed after high-speed chase An Asheville man is facing multiple felony charges after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase on Interstate 40 through Burke County Wednesday morning. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Famous feline to use popularity for good » Waldensian descendant takes helm of historic venue » Town board appoints new mayor » DA to decide on charges in teen's death

» Crime Roundup Aug. 1-4, 2015

Sports » Morganton Big League softball team to be inducted into Burke Co. Sports HOF » M.S. ROUNDUP: Raiders shock Jackets in boys soccer

» Patton grad Ramirez playing soccer, furthering education at Lees McRae

Obituaries » Laws, Justin » Moore, Kathleen "Kathy" » Morrison, Robert W. "Bob" » Owens, Dorothy Hayden » Taylor, Frances Poteat

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September 25, 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 » Board to consider reducing adult lunch prices » Local veteran receives Quilt of Valor

» Famous feline to use popularity for good » Waldensian descendant takes helm of historic venue » Town board appoints new mayor

Sports » 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 » M.S. ROUNDUP: Raiders shock Jackets in boys soccer

Obituaries » Collins, Gloria Jean » Epley, Ruby Catherine Smith » Ogle, Roy » Owens, Dorothy Hayden » Shaw, Noel » Woodie, Elizabeth

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September 28, 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 » Costner, Edison L. » Pascal, Edward » Starnes, Barbara Joann Harris » Tollie, Ariel Frankie » Waldrop, Jean Land » Whisnant, Steven Randy

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September 29, 2015

Top Story New apartment complex in Morganton aims to provide high-quality, affordable housing Morganton families in need of affordable housing will have a new option next spring with Sienna, an apartment complex in the works on Valdese Avenue. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Crime Roundup Aug. 5-8, 2015 » Alcoa splitting into 2 companies » Takata air bag recalls could expand to 7 more companies » Oyster and Shrimp Festival to bring coastal fair downtown » Burke County Literacy Council launches adult day of giving Sports » Late FG lifts Draughn to another win » EB, Draughn win again in SMAC football » NC State carries 4-0 start into ACC opener vs. Louisville

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September 30, 2015

Top Story Rain forecast until Sunday; Despite accumulations, area will remain in Stage 1 drought For those growing weary of the steady rain the area has seen since last week, Sunday is looking up. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Ther-Equine Therapeutic Riding Center

» WPCC to offer free business classes

» Multiple wrecks on I-40 stall traffic

» Crime Roundup Aug. 5-8, 2015 » Alcoa splitting into 2 companies

Sports » Clark, Cavs claim unprecedented 2-0 SMAC start, league win over Burns » Patton's Eakin named county player of week

» Late FG lifts Draughn to another win

Obituaries » Davis, Geneva Allman » Graham, Thomas » Killough, Ruth Erwin » Propst, Nevert » Wiseman, Luther

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October 1, 2015

Top Story Man faces felony charge in fatal hit and run A man who turned himself in after a hit and run that killed a Burke County teenager has been charged with a felony. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Marion woman faces new charge after shooting » Crime Roundup Aug. 17-18, 2015 » Busted at Wal-Mart » Board honors former educator » Crime Roundup Aug. 11-14, 2015 Sports » Maynor’s softball commit to WCU gives Freedom three at D-I level

» Clark, Cavs claim unprecedented 2-0 SMAC start, league win over Burns » Patton's Eakin named county player of week

Obituaries » Daggett, Ruby Lonon Walker » Dula, Boyd Henderson » Lavender, Justin Daniel » Lavender, Lincoln Alexander » Walker, Melissa Jane

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October 2, 2015

Top Story Awaiting the Storm: Agencies prepare as flash flood warning is in effect Morganton and Burke County are under a flash flood warning as weather conditions continue to worsen around the state. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » School system to monitor roads to ensure safety » Gunman opens fire at Oregon college; at least 12 killed » Flash flood watch issued for Burke County » Gov. McCrory declares State of Emergency in preparation for severe weather » Me, You and Some Glue open house Saturday Sports » Week 7 prep football preview

» Maynor’s softball commit to WCU gives Freedom three at D-I level » Clark, Cavs claim unprecedented 2-0 SMAC start, league win over Burns

Obituaries » Carver, Mamie Aileen Decker » Killian, Mary Virginia Cuthbertson » Lincoln Lavender, Melissa Walker » McDevitt, Barbara Jo Slay » Riddle, Jimmie Lynn » Womack, Danny K.

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October 5, 2015

Top Story Wellness clinic for county staff opens Burke County officially opened its employee health and wellness clinic last week with the hopes that it will help save the county on health care costs.  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 » Dale, Willie Sue Brown » McCormick, Rassie Orders » Robertson Sr., Jerry Lee

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October 6, 2015

Top Story Unsolved Case: John Bailey Clark shot three times in head, says autopsy report An elderly man found in a shallow grave in December was shot three times in the head. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Hickory man pleads guilty to wife’s murder » Tyra the Serval cat can stay in Morganton, council says » Morganton City Council to consider amending 'exotic animals' ordinance » Students learn about historic battle, experience colonial era life » Water service shut off on N.C. 126 Sports » Freedom’s Emmons named to Shrine Bowl roster » Pack running game stuck in the mud

» South Caldwell ground attack too much for Patton

Obituaries » Burhans, Dale Patrick "Roundman" » Caldwell, Mary T.

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October 7, 2015

Top Story Registration open for Wilkes Community College Nov. 6-8 Fire and Rescue College WILKESBORO — Wilkes Community College will hold its 32nd annual Northwest Fire and Rescue College on Nov. 6-8. Registrations and fees to participate should be received by Oct. 23. Registrations on this date will determine which classes will run and which will be cancelled due to lack of enrollment. All classes and sections will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Patton High School 2015 homecoming court announced » Council efforts aim to help bring businesses to Morganton » Finance department awarded by state board » Busted at Wal-Mart » East Burke High School 2015 homecoming court Sports » Knopf, Freedom break records in beatdown of Hickory » Freedom’s Knopf, Ragle share county player of week

» Freedom’s Emmons named to Shrine Bowl roster

Obituaries » Buchanan, Velma » Burleson, Jess » Clark, Catherine » Learned Jr., Samuel Murray

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October 8, 2015

Top Story UPDATE: Man stabbed to death after dispute A man is dead and another man is being detained after a stabbing near Connelly Springs this morning.  Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » A platform of passion brings awareness » Officer, Good Samaritan act fast to help save driver » UPDATE: More details emerge in homicide » Crime Roundup Aug. 24-29, 2015 » Patton High School Homecoming parade

Sports » Knopf, Freedom break records in beatdown of Hickory » Freedom’s Knopf, Ragle share county player of week » Freedom’s Emmons named to Shrine Bowl roster

Obituaries » Buchanan, Velma Clay » Caldwell, Mary T. » Chase, Barbara » Huffman, Jessie Ada » Swann, Rev. Marion Milton

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October 9, 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 » Options Vigil remembers victims of domestic violence » Continental to sponsor science fair » New recreational field to be built at FHES

» A platform of passion brings awareness » Officer, Good Samaritan act fast to help save driver

Sports » BURKE KIDS IN COLLEGE: A&T's Gardin receives national honor after huge game

» Knopf, Freedom break records in beatdown of Hickory » Freedom’s Knopf, Ragle share county player of week

Obituaries » Burhans, Dale » Crawley, Edna » Dyson, Dewey W. » Gibson, Donald » Harris, Willie Charles » Hulseberg, Fredrick Herman » Milligan, Mickey Joe

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October 12, 2015

Top Story County, city officials to discuss future of courthouse It appears Burke County commissioners may go back to the drawing board with its plans to build a justice center. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » ‘Semper Fi’ - Finding Family » 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 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 » Bolinger, Samuel "Sam" Shannon » Crisp, Vera Elizabeth Johnson » Lankford, Auda Lee Loftin » Lytle, Barbara Ann » Sellers, Margaret » Pence, Martha Sue

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October 13, 2015

Top Story Rezoning could add new Dollar General     Morganton could get another Dollar General. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Students make a difference with Band-Aids » Library fall book sale » Cambridge House welcomes classic car owners » Economists still expect rate hike before end of 2015 » Dissolving stent for heart arteries passes first large test Sports » NASCAR NOTEBOOK: Logano shows The Chase is more than a Harvick show » Freedom’s Beck named county player of week

» EB wins big on homecoming night vs. Draughn

Obituaries » Hall, Rosa Lee » Lytle, Barbara Ann » Pope, Betty » Sellers, Margaret Collier

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October 14, 2015

Top Story Rezoning could add new Dollar General     Morganton could get another Dollar General. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT

Latest News » Broughton Hospital retirees celebrate lifetime of service » Crime Roundup Aug. 30—Sept. 12, 2015 » Marion police: Shooting victim identified; suspect still on the loose » LATEST: Authorities continue search for suspected shooter » Rotary Club of Morganton Flapjack foot race and pancake jamboree Sports » Tar Heels hope experience equals hardware this season

» NASCAR NOTEBOOK: Logano shows The Chase is more than a Harvick show » Freedom’s Beck named county player of week

Obituaries » Allison, Joe » Darty, David Lee » Davis, Frances Smith » Dyson, Dewey Wilson » Fortune, Mattie Ophelia » Gregory, Billy » Hall, Rosa Mayfield Cook » Smith, Nollie Ray » Young, Dorothy Raymer Foster

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October 15, 2015

Top Story Mom sentenced in child’s death NEWTON — A Newton woman who has served time for an accessory to an armed robbery in Burke County pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter on Wednesday in connection with the drowning death of her 4-year-old son, Logan Wade Putnam. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Commissioner board to consider rezoning requests » Crime Roundup Sept. 13-16, 2015 » Award spotlights local man’s dedication to community service » Rep. Meadows rising in the ranks, local leaders say » Valve tests will cause temporary water shut offs in Morganton Sports » Prep football teams defying preseason expectations

» Tar Heels hope experience equals hardware this season » NASCAR NOTEBOOK: Logano shows The Chase is more than a Harvick show

Obituaries » Allison, Joe » Barker, Coty Ray » Goodman, Hugh Garfield » Greene, Jack H. » Hout, Shirley Van » Milligan, Mickey Joe » Phillips, Robert T. » Sellers, Margaret Collier » Smith, Nollie Ray » Thompson, Roby L.

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October 16, 2015

Top Story Mom sentenced in child’s death NEWTON — A Newton woman who has served time for an accessory to an armed robbery in Burke County pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter on Wednesday in connection with the drowning death of her 4-year-old son, Logan Wade Putnam. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT

Latest News » What is the worth of a life? » Burgess Sidney Gaither: A historic figure in Burke, Iredell » Pulitzer Prize-winner author to speak at forum » UPDATE: Man who fled from authorities nabbed » Virginia woman caught in Burke County indicted on first-degree murder charges Sports » H.S. VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Draughn clinches at least a share of SMAC title

» Prep football teams defying preseason expectations » Tar Heels hope experience equals hardware this season

Obituaries » Clontz, John H.

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October 19, 2015

Top Story Input on proposed facility sought A local neighborhood could get an assisted living facility. 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 » Benfield, Mary Ann » Jarrett, Billy Ray » Rodney, Bonnie McGee

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October 20, 2015

Top Story City leaders say they’ll work with county on downtown project Morganton city officials told county commissioners during a joint meeting Monday they are willing to work with the county if it decides to build a jail behind the courthouse in downtown. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Valdese councilman aims to add color to local venue » 2 nabbed in series of thefts » Crackdown: Amazon sues to stop phony product reviews » Annual Election Period for Medicare opens » Crime Roundup Sept. 17-20, 2015 Sports » Patton’s Brawley, Nelson share county player of week honors

» QB Crawford helps push Freedom to solo 1st in NWC » Freedom secures program win No. 300; Patton sets scoring record

Obituaries » Carriker, Melvin Taylor » Ollis, Marie » Phillips, Edna Faye Denton

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October 21, 2015

Top Story City leaders say they’ll work with county on downtown project Morganton city officials told county commissioners during a joint meeting Monday they are willing to work with the county if it decides to build a jail behind the courthouse in downtown. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT

Latest News » Public invited to Community House courtyard dedication » Wireless carrier Verizon is also in the market for eyeballs » GM says Chevy Bolt electric range could be over 200 miles » City resurfacing local streets in Morganton » Burke Chamber to host candidates forum Sports » H.S. SOCCER ROUNDUP: Panthers get past Patriots for 2nd time this fall

» Patton’s Brawley, Nelson share county player of week honors » QB Crawford helps push Freedom to solo 1st in NWC

Obituaries » Gray Jr., Jimmy » McHone, Grady » Stines, Debbie

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October 22, 2015

Top Story Board will face issue on proposed Dollar General again in November A rezoning request for property where a Dollar General is proposed to be built will be back before commissioners in November. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Local girl to compete for 2015 Miss Teen pageant » 15-year-old sought by sheriff's deputies » Charges dropped against Morganton man » Water service will be out on section of NC 126 on Friday » Crime Roundup Sept. 25-28, 2015 Sports » Draughn wins tiebreaker with EB for SMAC boys cross country title

» H.S. SOCCER ROUNDUP: Panthers get past Patriots for 2nd time this fall » Patton’s Brawley, Nelson share county player of week honors

Obituaries » Connelly, Earle Allen » Rhom-Helms, Frances Carol » Saunders, Ida Naomi Johnson » Setzer, Richard Lynn » White, Annie » Williams, Jackie "Dene"

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October 23, 2015

Top Story Sidewalk repairs start Friday morning Work to fix sidewalks in Valdese that have been damaged because of tree roots will start Friday. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Counting blessings in our life » Breast cancer survivor helps furry friend with cancer treatment » Lenoir man killed while cutting tree » Crime Report Sept. 29—Oct. 2 » Habitat ReStore offers shoppers items new creative space Sports » ‘Coach Mac’ press box dedication set for Friday at FHS

» Draughn wins tiebreaker with EB for SMAC boys cross country title » H.S. SOCCER ROUNDUP: Panthers get past Patriots for 2nd time this fall

Obituaries » Ballard Sr., Keith Alvin » Boughman, Donald Joel » Corpening-White, Annie Lou » Dauterman, Barbara Ann Roper » Jones, Claude Ervin » Phillips, Edna » Saunders, Ida Naomi Johnson » Surratt, William » Taylor, Nettie Epley

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October 26, 2015

Top Story Burke Literacy Council promotes reading through worldwide program Children and adults worldwide participated in the world’s largest shared reading experience by reading the same book, "Not Norman," selected by Jumpstart’s Read for the Record. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Worksource West hosts resource fair to raise awareness » NCDOT Reminds motorists to be aware of deer in roadways » The NC Society of Historians recognizes two Burke women with award » Cancer survivor advocates for awareness, research » Artists’ rendering symbolizes putting life back together after cancer 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 » Duckworth Jr., Ralph » Dula, Pearl Bernice Smith » Hildebran, Timothy Scott » Kearns, Mary Sue Evans » Stikeleather Sr., Ray

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October 27, 2015

Top Story Spooky Meadows to return this weekend One of the potential issues for finding quality family Halloween fun is to make sure it is safe and not too scary. The Morganton Parks and Recreation Department has the solution to that problem. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Tyra the Serval to help fundraising efforts at Zombie Crawl on Saturday » Crime Roundup Oct. 3-4, 2015 » No Fed rate hike likely yet as it monitors global pressures » WHO: Processed meat linked to cancer; red meat is risky, too » Blue Ridge HealthCare Foundation assists area patients Sports » Draughn’s Abernathy named county player of week

» EB runs 79 offensive plays, surges to key SMAC win in final quarter » Draughn, EB collect SMAC wins to strengthen playoff resumes

Obituaries » Duckworth Jr., Ralph » Freiberg, Sandy Randall » Goble, Elizabeth Triplett » Pruett, Ray » Robinson, Rev. James Groce

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October 28, 2015

Top Story Valdese man charged for sending inappropriate messages to a 15-year-old A Valdese man faces a charge for sex solicitation after sending inappropriate messages through social media to a 15-year-old female and attempting to meet with her. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Man charged with soliciting minor for sex » Blue Ridge HealthCare Foundation hosts annual gala » Walgreens confirms it will buy Rite Aid for $9.41 billion » Friends for Animals Humane Society of Burke County hosts Zombie Crawl » Holiday dinner gone to the dogs Sports » M.S. SOCCER ROUNDUP: WJ girls, Liberty boys earn title spots in PKs

» Draughn’s Abernathy named county player of week » EB runs 79 offensive plays, surges to key SMAC win in final quarter

Obituaries » Gragg, Homer M. » Morgan, Horace Dean "Johnny" » Powell, Col. Ralph J. » Rector McCormick, Edna Faye

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October 29, 2015

Top Story Council gets details on proposed park Town council members in Valdese got a more detailed look on Wednesday at a proposed park across from the recreation center.  Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Ghost walk to unveil, retell haunted stories of Burke » Crime Roundup Oct. 11-14, 2015

» Public invited to Community House courtyard dedication

» Man pleads guilty to drug, larceny charges

» Man charged with soliciting minor for sex

Sports » No. 3 Wildcats come up short in 2nd round of volleyball playoffs

» M.S. SOCCER ROUNDUP: WJ girls, Liberty boys earn title spots in PKs » Draughn’s Abernathy named county player of week

Obituaries » Cheek Jr., Rev. Talmadge C. » Evitt, Calvin N. » McGinnis, Donald Ralph » Thompson, Lisa » Woodbury, Annie Ruth Lane

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October 30, 2015

Top Story Felony gun possession sends man to prison A Burke County could serve more than a decade in prison after a jury found him guilty of having a gun. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Burke Hospice & Palliative Care Ambassador program builds connections » Pumpkin carving at Grace Ridge » Tricks and Treats: Spooky Meadows, Spooktacular to highlight local activities

» Ghost walk to unveil, retell haunted stories of Burke » Crime Roundup Oct. 11-14, 2015

Sports » EB hangs on, edges Heritage for FAC volleyball title in thriller » Coach Mac football dedication

» No. 3 Wildcats come up short in 2nd round of volleyball playoffs

Obituaries » Jornigan-McDaniel, Terry » Sloop, Myrtie Jean » Thompson, Lisa Pruitt

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November 2, 2015

Top Story Proposal of bringing wood pellet plant to Burke County draws concern Proposals to expand the wood pellet industry in the county could generate millions of dollars and some new jobs.  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 » Hyman, Betty Walsh » Stainback, Beaufort Hedgepeth » Webb, Virginia Elizabeth Shuping

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November 3, 2015

Top Story Director hopes for increase in turnout The day is finally here when municipal and school board leaders across the county will be picked to lead over the next four years. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » City public works leaf collection » Crime Roundup Oct. 19-22, 2015 » City of Morganton candidate profiles » Noted author speaks at forum » Teachers exchange ideas with visit Sports » EB’s Duckworth named county player of week

» Freedom seizes 20th straight road win, share of 1st three-peat » M.S. ROUNDUP: Falcons win 1st outright FAC football title since ’11

Obituaries » Hackett, David » Johnson, Marcella Stevens » McCall, Charles Anderson "Andy" » Sales, Linda Kaye » Shelton, Christine Lee

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November 4, 2015

Top Story Longtime mayor Mel Cohen upset by city councilman Ronnie Thompson It was a major upset Tuesday night in the race for Morganton mayor as Councilman Ronnie Thompson defeated longtime Mayor Mel Cohen. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Dating website proves downfall for registered sex offender » Board of education incumbents retain seats » ELECTION ROUNDUP: Black unofficially remains Valdese mayor » Danny Ritchie claims Drexel Mayor seat » Upcoming events for veterans Sports » LOCAL SPORTS BRIEFS: Motown Throwdown advance tix available

» EB’s Duckworth named county player of week » Freedom seizes 20th straight road win, share of 1st three-peat

Obituaries » Beasley, Catherine "Cat" Loretta » Hackett, David Hugh » Icard, Johnny Junior

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November 5, 2015

Top Story Election results leave 2 local seats open The Morganton City Council and the Drexel Board of Aldermen soon will have to decide who each will appoint to the board to fill unexpired terms of council members who won their respective race for mayor.  Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Lenoir woman pleads guilty to manslaughter » Crime Roundup Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, 2015 » Meeting Place Mission fundraiser and collection aids ministry reach

» Dating website proves downfall for registered sex offender » Board of education incumbents retain seats

Sports » Sisk caps dream season with GNCC, MEHS titles

» LOCAL SPORTS BRIEFS: Motown Throwdown advance tix available » EB’s Duckworth named county player of week

Obituaries » Beasley, Catherine "Cat" Loretta » Carswell, Corrinna Marie Travis » Dedmon, Ethel » Fair, Charles » Grady, Phyllis Duckworth » Michaux, Clara Mae Ervin » Short, Lewis

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November 6, 2015

Top Story Water and sewer payment office planned for eastern Burke County water and sewer customers in the eastern end of the county soon won’t have far to drive to pay a bill. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Grace Ridge Residents learn to contra dancing » Police: Searchers find baby's body in South Carolina creek » Free business classes offered in November, December » Expert potter brings out students' inner artist » Re-elected board members discuss priorities Sports » Castillo hat trick lifts Walter Johnson to girls soccer crown » Second half lifts Liberty past EB for boys soccer title

» Sisk caps dream season with GNCC, MEHS titles

Obituaries » Nix, Gary » Riley, Frances » Stratton, Carolyn » Turner, Clarence D. » Wright, Cory

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November 9, 2015

Top Story Mipso, Sharp see newest album ‘Old Time Reverie’ launch to No. 1 When Chapel Hill-based bluegrass band Mipso released their newest album, “Old Time Reverie,” they did it their own way. It’s safe to say it worked, because the album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Album Chart on Oct. 2. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Church service aims to remember, reconcile for past travesties » Mayor-elect outlines plans for city » Partnership offers supplemental insurance » Middle schoolers offered free tutoring » Forum speaker immerses self in project 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, Jack McDonald » Orders, Robin » Pruitt, Garry Allen » Walker, Erica Hope Johnson

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November 10, 2015

Top Story Disabled American Veterans offers assistance to veterans Local veterans are working to support one another in an effort to share about the services available to the men and women who once served in the nation’s armed forces. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Time capsule unveils memories for alumni » Project builds girl’s confidence, helps band program » Powderpuff game rescheduled » Veteran’s Day Service to recognize those who’ve served » EJ Victor launches new line at fall Market

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 » Berry, Keith Walter » Biddix Sr., Lewis Newton » Buff, Jack McDonald » Hemmings, Sharen Driver » Smith, Irene » Tate, Brenda Hill

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November 11, 2015

Top Story NC School for the Deaf clock tower shines green light for veterans The North Carolina School for the Deaf has decided to shine a green light in honor of veterans. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Steer shooting too close to home » Agriculture Day teaches students about the role of farmers » Burke County Genealogical Society to host Mayor of Marion

» Time capsule unveils memories for alumni » Project builds girl’s confidence, helps band program

Sports » Draughn football miffed at near playoff miss

» Patriots stay perfect vs. Patton, win NWC again, clinch 10 wins again » Freedom wins 3rd straight NWC title with shutout of rival Patton

Obituaries » Childers, Michael » Edwards, Cathy » Fulmer, Leslie Elaine » Hudson, Viola » Jacox, Donald Clayton » Laughridge, Delphia Moses » Millwood, Margaret Sue Ledbetter » Newland, Frances » Stephens, Roger Lee » Wilson Jr., Rev. A.C.

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November 12, 2015

Top Story Community gathers to honor those who’ve served Veterans from nearly all of the branches of service and family members gathered to honor Veterans Day at Foothills Higher Education Center on Wednesday morning. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Local military members honored » Woman injured after being hit by bicyclist » Ranger Station renamed in Honor of fallen Forest Service officer » Veterans share stories of service with students with hopes to inspire » Christmas in November returns to Old Rock School this weekend Sports » EB football seeks 1st playoff success since 2007

» Draughn football miffed at near playoff miss » Patriots stay perfect vs. Patton, win NWC again, clinch 10 wins again

Obituaries » Baker, Gene » Leaky, Jim » Scott, Kevin » Terry Sr., Douglas Bruce

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November 13, 2015

Top Story Community gathers to honor those who’ve served Veterans from nearly all of the branches of service and family members gathered to honor Veterans Day at Foothills Higher Education Center on Wednesday morning. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT

Latest News » Fifth Annual Sugar and Spice Gingerbread House competition » People need to come to the rescue of neglected, abused animals » Science center brings hands-on learning to students » Teachers implement action-based learning » Woman mourns miniature horse that was shot Sports » Lady Patriots’ hoops trio announces college plans » Freedom, Patton open postseason with 2nd meeting in as many weeks

» EB football seeks 1st playoff success since 2007

Obituaries » Bost, Margaret Pitman » Grady, James R. » Hall, Paul » Helton, Lucinda » Monroe, Curtis Greg » Prestwood, Wanda Lee » Scott, Kevin » Terry, Sr., Douglas Bruce » Webb, Ruth

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November 16, 2015

Top Story Board to decide on rezoning for Dollar General Burke County commissioners are expected to make a decision Tuesday on whether to rezone property off N.C. 18 to make way for a Dollar General.  Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week spurs action » Christmas Cheer Bike Crew gearing up » In a somber, off-kilter Paris, mass murder leaves emptiness » Prosecutor: Death toll in Paris attacks hits 129; 352 hurt » Most Wanted 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 » Bryant, Wilma B. » Long Jr., Robert Everette » Wise, Joseph "Joe"

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November 17, 2015

Top Story Board to decide on rezoning for Dollar General Burke County commissioners are expected to make a decision Tuesday on whether to rezone property off N.C. 18 to make way for a Dollar General. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT

Latest News » College to hold resource fair » Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week continues with flash mob » NC Stompers Clogging team reaches out to needy family » BCPS teachers create valuable resources » Local filmmaking team takes on international challenge

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 » Beeler III, Harvey Darlington » Bryant, Wilma Carolyn Bush » Reynolds III, Jack Lee

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November 18, 2015

Top Story Board to decide on rezoning for Dollar General Burke County commissioners are expected to make a decision Tuesday on whether to rezone property off N.C. 18 to make way for a Dollar General.  Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT

Latest News » Getting a second chance » Alder Springs donation to fund dog park » Police looking at possible connections between crimes » Pedestrian hit by car » Airplane still at lake after crash-landing Sports » BURKE KIDS IN COLLEGE: Noyes starts senior season at L-R with a bang

» East Burke, Salem, Oak Hill win youth football titles » Panthers test Patriots for a half, but Freedom pulls away in 1st round

Obituaries » Brown, Willard » Cairco, Thula Sanders » Farris, James "Jimmy" Danny » Kincaid, Gail Victoria » Rochester, Howard

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November 19, 2015

Top Story Board approves building jail; courthouse will remain downtown After months of meetings about the project, public outcry and weighing the options, Burke County commissioners have made a decision about a future jail.   Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » School system lifts ban on hair color, piercings

» Getting a second chance » Alder Springs donation to fund dog park » Police looking at possible connections between crimes » Pedestrian hit by car

Sports » MR. 500: Brown hitting coaching milestone in style with EB

» BURKE KIDS IN COLLEGE: Noyes starts senior season at L-R with a bang » East Burke, Salem, Oak Hill win youth football titles

Obituaries » Corpening, Mary Ann » Kincaid, Gail » Whitesides, Lisa Stockton

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November 20, 2015

Top Story Man killed in hit-and-run A man was killed in a hit-and-run while riding his bicycle in Morganton Thursday evening. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Kaboom Playground installed at Warlicks Baptist Church » Captain Keith Bowman graduates from officers training » Hope Fest » America's most famous statue was Muslim before she became Lady Liberty » Grace Ridge workers ready crafts for sale Sports » Freedom 'O' meets Kings Mountain 'D' in supreme 2nd-round matchup

» MR. 500: Brown hitting coaching milestone in style with EB » BURKE KIDS IN COLLEGE: Noyes starts senior season at L-R with a bang

Obituaries » Cash, Nae Mun » Chapman, Myree » Peyronel, Jerry Walter » Thornton, Rev. Dr. Dan M.

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November 23, 2015

Top Story Former airport board member set for sentencing After two years and several attempts, the federal government will try one more time to sentence the former chairman of the board of Foothills Regional Airport for witness tampering and embezzlement. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Winter Carnival and Memorial Tree lighting kicks off holiday season » 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 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 » Bell, Joyce Price » Frost, Ronnie Daryl » Howard, Edgar Earl » McLean, Philip "Scotter Man" Eugene » Watts, Cleo P.

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November 24, 2015

Top Story Friends of the BCPL create a nook for readers A new kind of nook will soon be available to local book lovers that has no connection to Barnes and Noble’s popular e-reader. Friends of the Burke County Public Library will open a book nook beginning Monday for those who still prefer to read from a more traditional source. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » US issues travel warning in wake of terror attacks » Vehicle seen near hit-and-run sought » Church parsonage vandalized in break-in » Street Paving Delayed » Thanksgiving Closings Sports » Patton’s Tallent named county player of week

» 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

Obituaries » Alwran, Betty Parks » Childers, Larry Randall » Conway, Tammy Jean » Omer, Dr. Syed » Tucker, James Paul

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November 25, 2015

Top Story Donations sought for Toys for Tots campaign As folks kick off the shopping season later this week, other families are struggling and worry that limited resources will make their children’s Christmas less than bright. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Restaurant to offer free meals on Thanksgiving » Many restaurants in the area open on holiday » Burke Hospice & Palliative Care to host remembrance service » US economy grew at 2.1 percent rate in third quarter » Emails reveal Coke's role in anti-obesity group Sports » Cavaliers following in 1979, 2007 teams’ playoff footsteps

» Patton’s Tallent named county player of week » EB notches 2nd straight playoff upset as Brown victorious in 500th game

Obituaries » Allison, David Clifton » Bottoms, Larry » Lowman, Bonnie Mull » Rector, Delores West » Reynolds, Carol Nell Smith » Smith Sr., Wayne H. » Taylor, James

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November 26, 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 » What’s the value of a cat? » Athletic trainers recognized for heroic actions » Morganton Elks members help students » Local man shares experiences as West Point student » Be safe, avoid scams when holiday shopping Sports » Scoring run before halftime lifts EB boys past Patton » Underdog EB embraces role, not ready to end season yet

» Cavaliers following in 1979, 2007 teams’ playoff footsteps

Obituaries » Carey, Alice Martin » Frost, Ronnie » McNeill, Barbara Robinson » Mull, Viola Suttles » Surratt Sr., Jackie "Jack" F.

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November 27, 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 » The Helen C. Holly Riddle award given » Options Inc. seeks Christmas gift donors for children » Fifty-nine families receive Thanksgiving meal

» What’s the value of a cat? » Athletic trainers recognized for heroic actions

Sports » Cavs, ‘Stangs set for third round showdown

» Scoring run before halftime lifts EB boys past Patton » Underdog EB embraces role, not ready to end season yet

Obituaries » Davis, Ralph » Mull, Viola Suttles » Price, George Allen » Taylor, James

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November 30, 2015

Top Story Board members say county manager's pay increase justified Most of the Burke County commissioners who voted last year to give the county manager a $30,000 pay increase say he’s a hard worker and deserves the increase.  Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Local businesses welcome shoppers for annual shopping day » Parade rundown » Valdese Rotary hears about quilting history » Ruritan names new district governor » Crime Roundup Sports » Local trio earns top NWC football accolades » East Lincoln’s 30th straight win ends EB football postseason run » Cavs, ‘Stangs set for third-round showdown Obituaries » Caldwell, William Herbert » Munday, Pearl Philyaw » Scott II, James Albert » Shuping, Edward » Whitener, Roy ¿Junior¿ A.

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December 1, 2015

Top Story Tree falls on moving vehicle An elderly couple was transported to the hospital after a large tree fell on their car while they were traveling home on Interstate 40 around 9 a.m. on Monday morning. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » Popular tree lot a family affair for owners » North Morganton UMC to host Christmas Bazaar » Australian Christmas tree sets record with 518,838 lights » Blue Elves team up to give holiday joy » Crime Watch

Sports » Local trio earns top NWC football accolades » East Lincoln’s 30th straight win ends EB football postseason run » Cavs, ‘Stangs set for third-round showdown

Obituaries » Martin, Sandra G. » Munday, Pearl » Sevcik, Zion Rose » Walker, Hazel Lee » Munday, Pearl Philyaw

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December 2, 2015

Top Story Burke EMS workers send some holiday cheer overseas Service men and women serving abroad will receive a special gift this Christmas. Full Story at morganton.com ADVERTISEMENT Latest News » City reports wastewater spill » Warren Daniel to seek re-election to State Senate » Rep. Mark Meadows files for re-election » Downtown Morganton Christmas Parade rescheduled due to weather » Chesterfield students send video down under Sports » L-R’s Noyes named SAC player of week

» Local trio earns top NWC football accolades » East Lincoln’s 30th straight win ends EB football postseason run

Obituaries » Brittain, Betty » Cunningham, Catherine Williams » Dingess, Donald » Hicks, Fonze Theodore » Kelly, Hennessy Sofia » Pugh, Sally Y. » Riley, Frank Carl » Thomas, Rev. Jack D. » Walker, Edward Wayne

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