A person is stable after shots were fired into a mobile home south of Morganton Burke County Sheriff Banks Hinceman said shots were fired into a mobile home on Suburban around 3:22 a.m. Sunday.
The practice of sedating people detained by police is quietly spreading across the nation, illustrating an often-hidden way fatal police encounters end: not by gunfire but with the silent use of a medical syringe.
Grandfather Mountain is excited to announce its lineup of four educator workshops, free to attendees, for the 2024 season.
The historic Chapel of Rest in Happy Valley will present storyteller/musicians Michael Reno Harrell and Josh Goforth in concert.
Better Business Bureau asks the public to be aware of scams involving payment of road tolls.
This columnist thinks the government has too much control in our lives.
The following are the Pets of the Week at Burke County Animal Services:
Anniversaries are funny things. Some embody great memories while others just cause pain and sadness. I ceased to celebrate my own wedding anniversary well before the ink dried on my divorce paperwork. A good three years before, to be honest. Every June, I think about my late mother’s birthda…
A year after starting demolition on the inside, The Honey Hog Restaurant in Morganton is moving forward with renovations.
A Liberty Middle School teacher won a scholarship to attend a Holocaust seminar in Poland in June.
A Valdese man wanted for a federal parole violation was nabbed by Burke County deputies and US Marshals this week.
Wingstop will be moving into the old Hwy 55 location at Morganton Heights Shopping Center in Morganton.
The Freedom boys golf team was the team winner and the Patriots’ Alex Bock was the individual medalist at Wednesday’s Burke County match at Silver Creek Golf Club in Morganton.
Opening day for MerleFest on Thursday began four days of music and memories as the Jam Band with Pete Wernick entertains from the Cabin Stage; Steep Canyon Rangers thrills the crowd (as usual); Barrett Smith on bass takes the lead vocal; Nicky Sanders, whose ever-present mask is even more us…
In response to the recent incident, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reminds the public to never approach or handle bear cubs.
Remember the game “Simon Says” we used to play as children? One person, the designated “Simon,” would show the players an action to take or saying to repeat. But you weren’t supposed to mimic it unless Simon prefaced the instruction by specifically saying, “Simon Says ….” If you performed th…
The largest Bigfoot-themed festival on the East Coast returns on Saturday, May 18. New to the WNC Bigfoot Festival is the inaugural Bigfoot Jam on Friday, May 17.
A new mural in downtown Hildebran hopes to inspire people in the community and give the area a visual lift.
Take advantage of free rabies shots for dogs or come pick up a voucher for a free rabies shot for your cat.
Some weeks can be tough. I’ve had a few in my life that came unexpectedly and challenged my determination.
Temperatures will bounce back into the 80s on Sunday
The Morganton ABC Store is looking to move down the street from its West Fleming Drive location to Tannery Square.
RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly returned Wednesday for its budget-adjustment session, receiving a spending plan from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper that seeks to halt Republicans’ premier policies in recent years on taxes and school choice — proposals that GOP lawmakers are likely …
Here's a look at events happening this week in Burke County.
Several couples made official their commitment to each other last week at a wedding event hosted by the Burke County Register of Deeds office.
A local man recently was named Fireman of the Year for his department.
When Jason Powell steps into a classroom or on a stage he is not afraid to tell his personal story. The co-workers and volunteers who accompany him also share the meanings behind their own challenges and victories. I first heard their presentation in the fall at the high school and it settle…
Author of the new book about the founder of the Henry River Mill and Village to speak at Burke County Library.
This week's Throwback Thursday gallery takes a trip back in time to the year 1998. Look back at these News Herald archives and see who you may know or what events you remember. News Herald archives are housed at the History Museum of Burke County, located at 201 W. Meeting St. in downtown Mo…
“Thimble, thimble! Who’s got the thimble?” goes the little ditty associated with the children’s game guaranteed to produce giggles and finger pointing from any party of preschoolers. Then, of course, it’s most famous use, certainly not its most pragmatic use, is the thimble has proven to be …
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The Patton baseball team narrowly lost to Mountain Foothills 7 1A/2A Conference opponent Hendersonville at home in Morganton on Friday, falling 6-5 in 10 innings.
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Lenoir-Rhyne men's lacrosse earned a trip to the South Atlantic conference finals and another shot at no. 1 Limestone with a double overtime win over Wingate on Wednesday
Coach Steve Forbes has added three transfers so far to his roster.
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