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"1,000 Books Before Kindergarent" challenge underway - thepaper.media
"1,000 Books Before Kindergarent" challenge underway thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:30 pm
Pop-up protest against ICE actions - thepaper.media
Pop-up protest against ICE actions thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:15 am
Middle schoolers to present at Appalachian Studies Conference - thepaper.media
Middle schoolers to present at Appalachian Studies Conference thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:30 pm
Scammers target Morganton residents in cryptocurrency scheme - WSOC TV
Scammers target Morganton residents in cryptocurrency scheme WSOC TV
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 2:10 pm
Burke County court cancelled for Tuesday; Duke Energy aware of scam - morganton.com
Burke County court cancelled for Tuesday; Duke Energy aware of scam morganton.com
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 9:30 pm
Morganton man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor - morganton.com
Morganton man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor morganton.com
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 4:05 am
Aidan Patton Obituary - Morganton, NC - Dignity Memorial
Aidan Patton Obituary - Morganton, NC Dignity Memorial
📢 Published on 📅 25 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Wright Way Classics revs up Morganton's classic car scene - thepaper.media
Wright Way Classics revs up Morganton's classic car scene thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 24 January 2026 🕒 5:15 am
Burke officials declare emergencies as Fern shifts from snow to 'crippling' ice - thepaper.media
Burke officials declare emergencies as Fern shifts from snow to 'crippling' ice thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 24 January 2026 🕒 5:15 am
Morganton man charged with felony exploitation of a minor - Queen City News
Morganton man charged with felony exploitation of a minor Queen City News
📢 Published on 📅 23 January 2026 🕒 8:45 pm
Baby dies days after Fayetteville crash injures 2 other children and woman, police say - CBS17.com
Baby dies days after Fayetteville crash injures 2 other children and woman, police say CBS17.com
📢 Published on 📅 23 January 2026 🕒 8:10 pm
Officials In Morganton Warn Public About Cryptocurrency Machine Scam - WHKY
Officials In Morganton Warn Public About Cryptocurrency Machine Scam WHKY
📢 Published on 📅 23 January 2026 🕒 9:02 am
Crews spread brine, salt, and sand in Morganton ahead of snow - WSOC TV
Crews spread brine, salt, and sand in Morganton ahead of snow WSOC TV
📢 Published on 📅 22 January 2026 🕒 11:15 pm
Morganton mayor pushes for limits on long-term water transfer approvals - WSOC TV
Morganton mayor pushes for limits on long-term water transfer approvals WSOC TV
📢 Published on 📅 22 January 2026 🕒 8:44 pm
Kimberlee Watts Obituary (1954 - 2026) - Morganton, NC - The News Herald - Legacy | Obituary
Kimberlee Watts Obituary (1954 - 2026) - Morganton, NC - The News Herald Legacy | Obituary
📢 Published on 📅 22 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Hillman Beer selling downtown Morganton brewery building. Here's how much it's listed for. - morganton.com
Hillman Beer selling downtown Morganton brewery building. Here's how much it's listed for. morganton.com
📢 Published on 📅 22 January 2026 🕒 7:30 am
Morganton Man Charged With Break-in To Store In Which Door Was Smashed With Rock - WHKY
Morganton Man Charged With Break-in To Store In Which Door Was Smashed With Rock WHKY
📢 Published on 📅 21 January 2026 🕒 3:59 pm
Man accused of breaking into Morganton convenience store: Sheriff - Queen City News
Man accused of breaking into Morganton convenience store: Sheriff Queen City News
📢 Published on 📅 21 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
As Morganton waits for Ingles, store sits in disrepair with mounting lost sales tax revenue - thepaper.media
As Morganton waits for Ingles, store sits in disrepair with mounting lost sales tax revenue thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 17 January 2026 🕒 5:15 am
Morganton restaurant scene kicks off 2026 with a full plate - thepaper.media
Morganton restaurant scene kicks off 2026 with a full plate thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 12:30 pm
More safety changes approved for Morganton crosswalk where students were hit - WSOC TV
More safety changes approved for Morganton crosswalk where students were hit WSOC TV
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Burke County deputies arrest suspect in Morganton shooting incident - WSOC TV
Burke County deputies arrest suspect in Morganton shooting incident WSOC TV
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Kathleen Johnson Obituary (1950 - 2026) - Morganton, NC - The News Herald - Legacy | Obituary
Kathleen Johnson Obituary (1950 - 2026) - Morganton, NC - The News Herald Legacy | Obituary
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Morganton crime spree suspect arrested - WSOC TV
Morganton crime spree suspect arrested WSOC TV
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 10:56 pm
Morganton crime spree suspect arrested - WSOC TV
Morganton crime spree suspect arrested WSOC TV
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Morganton targets weak points in city water system - thepaper.media
Morganton targets weak points in city water system thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 10 January 2026 🕒 5:15 am
Cleveland County Man Charged In Connection To Alleged Sexual Assault In Morganton - WHKY
Cleveland County Man Charged In Connection To Alleged Sexual Assault In Morganton WHKY
📢 Published on 📅 8 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Robert Young Obituary - Morganton, NC - Dignity Memorial
Robert Young Obituary - Morganton, NC Dignity Memorial
📢 Published on 📅 7 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Baby Jesus discovered at Morganton park severely damaged by Hurricane Helene - Queen City News
Baby Jesus discovered at Morganton park severely damaged by Hurricane Helene Queen City News
📢 Published on 📅 6 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Former New China building in Morganton slated for demolition by end of year - morganton.com
Former New China building in Morganton slated for demolition by end of year morganton.com
📢 Published on 📅 5 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
State offering reward after woman killed by rock thrown through windshield in Burke County - WBTV
State offering reward after woman killed by rock thrown through windshield in Burke County WBTV
📢 Published on 📅 29 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
New bridge near Morganton Heights to open this weekend - thepaper.media
New bridge near Morganton Heights to open this weekend thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 20 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
The new year will come with a revitalized Bethel Park - thepaper.media
The new year will come with a revitalized Bethel Park thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 20 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Morganton man arrested for child exploitation, sheriff says - WCNC
Morganton man arrested for child exploitation, sheriff says WCNC
📢 Published on 📅 17 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Morganton teen faces several charges after running red light, crashing into patrol car - WSOC TV
Morganton teen faces several charges after running red light, crashing into patrol car WSOC TV
📢 Published on 📅 14 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Teen charged after crash with Morganton patrol car near Marquee Cinemas - thepaper.media
Teen charged after crash with Morganton patrol car near Marquee Cinemas thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 14 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
17-year-old accused of driving while impaired during crash with Morganton officer: Police - Queen City News
17-year-old accused of driving while impaired during crash with Morganton officer: Police Queen City News
📢 Published on 📅 13 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Teen charged with DWI after running red light, hitting patrol car in Morganton - WCNC
Teen charged with DWI after running red light, hitting patrol car in Morganton WCNC
📢 Published on 📅 13 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Juvenile driver charged with DWI after crashing into Morganton police car - WBTV
Juvenile driver charged with DWI after crashing into Morganton police car WBTV
📢 Published on 📅 13 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Pedestrian Struck And Killed In Morganton - WHKY
Pedestrian Struck And Killed In Morganton WHKY
📢 Published on 📅 11 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Owners announce closure of Morganton General Store and Swede's Cafe - thepaper.media
Owners announce closure of Morganton General Store and Swede's Cafe thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 6 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Downtown fixture Morganton General Store to close after 7 years in business - thepaper.media
Downtown fixture Morganton General Store to close after 7 years in business thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Driver charged with DWI after overturning car in Morganton crash - WBTV
Driver charged with DWI after overturning car in Morganton crash WBTV
📢 Published on 📅 27 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
2025 Morganton Christmas Parade: “Christmas Through the Ages” - WCCB Charlotte
2025 Morganton Christmas Parade: “Christmas Through the Ages” WCCB Charlotte
📢 Published on 📅 27 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Vehicle Crashes Into Building In Morganton (Updated 7:16 p.m., 11/25/25) - WHKY
Vehicle Crashes Into Building In Morganton (Updated 7:16 p.m., 11/25/25) WHKY
📢 Published on 📅 25 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Head-on Collision Shuts Down Morganton Road - WHKY
Head-on Collision Shuts Down Morganton Road WHKY
📢 Published on 📅 22 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Indivisible Burke NC held pop up protests Saturday over ICE activity - thepaper.media
Indivisible Burke NC held pop up protests Saturday over ICE activity thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 22 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
A dive into the process and what Morganton projects haven't been reimbursed - thepaper.media
A dive into the process and what Morganton projects haven't been reimbursed thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 22 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Ramen and rolls make debut on South Sterling - thepaper.media
Ramen and rolls make debut on South Sterling thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 22 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Gas leak near Morganton causes shelter-in-place order - WCNC
Gas leak near Morganton causes shelter-in-place order WCNC
📢 Published on 📅 20 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
No charges to be filed after man hit, killed by truck in Morganton - WBTV
No charges to be filed after man hit, killed by truck in Morganton WBTV
📢 Published on 📅 9 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Man fatally struck in Morganton crash, driver not charged: SHP - Queen City News
Man fatally struck in Morganton crash, driver not charged: SHP Queen City News
📢 Published on 📅 8 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
A sneak peek at Blackbox Sandwiches, opening in Morganton on Nov. 10 - thepaper.media
A sneak peek at Blackbox Sandwiches, opening in Morganton on Nov. 10 thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 7 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Hawkins gives heartfelt farwell as he leaves Morganton City Council - thepaper.media
Hawkins gives heartfelt farwell as he leaves Morganton City Council thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 5 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Morganton's largest community cultural event set for Nov. 8 - thepaper.media
Morganton's largest community cultural event set for Nov. 8 thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 1 November 2025 🕒 7:00 am
NCSSM-Morganton downs Bear Grass Charter for 1A girls tennis dual-team championship - highschoolot.com
NCSSM-Morganton downs Bear Grass Charter for 1A girls tennis dual-team championship highschoolot.com
📢 Published on 📅 1 November 2025 🕒 7:00 am
James Beck Obituary - Morganton, NC - Dignity Memorial
James Beck Obituary - Morganton, NC Dignity Memorial
📢 Published on 📅 1 November 2025 🕒 7:00 am
John Planchock Obituary - Morganton, NC - Dignity Memorial
John Planchock Obituary - Morganton, NC Dignity Memorial
📢 Published on 📅 1 November 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Five Below expected to move into former JoAnn Fabrics in Morganton - morganton.com
Five Below expected to move into former JoAnn Fabrics in Morganton morganton.com
📢 Published on 📅 31 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Assistant City Manager Steps Down In Morganton, Successor Named - WHKY
Assistant City Manager Steps Down In Morganton, Successor Named WHKY
📢 Published on 📅 29 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Organizer of Morganton’s ‘Dancing With the Stars’ indicted on six felony charges | Courts and Crime - thepaper.media
Organizer of Morganton’s ‘Dancing With the Stars’ indicted on six felony charges | Courts and Crime thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 28 October 2025 🕒 9:58 pm
Aliens, music and cosmic treats take over Morganton square - 828 News Now
Aliens, music and cosmic treats take over Morganton square 828 News Now
📢 Published on 📅 24 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
'No Kings' demonstration draws almost 700 to downtown Morganton - thepaper.media
'No Kings' demonstration draws almost 700 to downtown Morganton thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 20 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Oishii owner brings new ramen-focused Japanese restaurant to former Captain D's location - thepaper.media
Oishii owner brings new ramen-focused Japanese restaurant to former Captain D's location thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 17 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
'No Kings' Rally Saturday in Downtown Morganton - thepaper.media
'No Kings' Rally Saturday in Downtown Morganton thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 17 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Indivisible Burke NC Returns to Downtown Morganton This Weekend with “No Kings” Rally - Substack
Indivisible Burke NC Returns to Downtown Morganton This Weekend with “No Kings” Rally Substack
📢 Published on 📅 15 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Road closed, some sheltered in place following 2 crashes on same Morganton road - WSOC TV
Road closed, some sheltered in place following 2 crashes on same Morganton road WSOC TV
📢 Published on 📅 12 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Yesi's Breakfast and Cantina brings bold brunch selection to downtown Morganton - thepaper.media
Yesi's Breakfast and Cantina brings bold brunch selection to downtown Morganton thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 11 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Two sisters on a journey to support local businesses in Morganton and Burke - thepaper.media
Two sisters on a journey to support local businesses in Morganton and Burke thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 11 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
City of Morganton reopens another Greenway section, provides updates on parks - thepaper.media
City of Morganton reopens another Greenway section, provides updates on parks thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 11 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Former Village Inn demolished to make way for Chicken Salad Chick, Tropical Smoothie - thepaper.media
Former Village Inn demolished to make way for Chicken Salad Chick, Tropical Smoothie thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 11 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
The Union is coming to former Bella Vino location in Downtown Morganton - thepaper.media
The Union is coming to former Bella Vino location in Downtown Morganton thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 11 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Morganton Olive Garden has an opening date. Here's everything you need to know. - morganton.com
Morganton Olive Garden has an opening date. Here's everything you need to know. morganton.com
📢 Published on 📅 6 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Morganton Olive Garden plans Nov. 10 opening - thepaper.media
Morganton Olive Garden plans Nov. 10 opening thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 29 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Village Inn Pizza opens new location in Morganton - thepaper.media
Village Inn Pizza opens new location in Morganton thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 27 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
'Everyone deserves a spot on the M.A.P.': Local nonprofit works to open cafe on Bouchelle - thepaper.media
'Everyone deserves a spot on the M.A.P.': Local nonprofit works to open cafe on Bouchelle thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 27 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Joyce Burnette Obituary - Morganton, NC - Dignity Memorial
Joyce Burnette Obituary - Morganton, NC Dignity Memorial
📢 Published on 📅 26 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Morganton Ingles flooded by Helene won’t reopen until 2026, managers say - thepaper.media
Morganton Ingles flooded by Helene won’t reopen until 2026, managers say thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 22 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Molly McKay-Morganton City Council - thepaper.media
Molly McKay-Morganton City Council thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 20 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Wendy Cato-Morganton City Council - thepaper.media
Wendy Cato-Morganton City Council thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 20 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Morganton Public Safety investigating suicide attempt outside Silver Creek Restaurant - thepaper.media
Morganton Public Safety investigating suicide attempt outside Silver Creek Restaurant thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 17 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
City plans to sell Bella Vino building; new restaurant coming? - thepaper.media
City plans to sell Bella Vino building; new restaurant coming? thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 12 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Multiple fire departments contain structure fire in Morganton - WLOS
Multiple fire departments contain structure fire in Morganton WLOS
📢 Published on 📅 7 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Multiple Crews Respond to Morganton Structure Fire - Burke County, NC
Multiple Crews Respond to Morganton Structure Fire Burke County, NC
📢 Published on 📅 7 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Fire with multiple fatalities ruled a homicide in Burke County - WBTV
Fire with multiple fatalities ruled a homicide in Burke County WBTV
📢 Published on 📅 5 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Deadly house fire in Morganton ruled a double-homicide: What we know - WBTV
Deadly house fire in Morganton ruled a double-homicide: What we know WBTV
📢 Published on 📅 5 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Men found dead after Morganton house fire were shot; double homicide investigation underway: Sheriff's Office - Queen City News
Men found dead after Morganton house fire were shot; double homicide investigation underway: Sheriff's Office Queen City News
📢 Published on 📅 5 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
43rd Annual Morganton Festival is this weekend - WCNC
43rd Annual Morganton Festival is this weekend WCNC
📢 Published on 📅 4 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Subway comeback in Morganton: Two stores open, one more to follow - WSOC TV
Subway comeback in Morganton: Two stores open, one more to follow WSOC TV
📢 Published on 📅 19 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Subway locations in Morganton set to reopen after wage dispute - WSOC TV
Subway locations in Morganton set to reopen after wage dispute WSOC TV
📢 Published on 📅 14 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
From farewells to new construction, here are the latest Morganton business updates - thepaper.media
From farewells to new construction, here are the latest Morganton business updates thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 19 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Morganton park, greenway to reopen for the first time since Helene - Queen City News
Morganton park, greenway to reopen for the first time since Helene Queen City News
📢 Published on 📅 16 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Morganton nursing home fire triggers massive response, no deaths - Queen City News
Morganton nursing home fire triggers massive response, no deaths Queen City News
📢 Published on 📅 14 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Crews extinguish fire at Morganton rehab center, 90 people displaced - WBTV
Crews extinguish fire at Morganton rehab center, 90 people displaced WBTV
📢 Published on 📅 13 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Grace Heights Health and Rehabilitation Structure Fire - Burke County, NC
Grace Heights Health and Rehabilitation Structure Fire Burke County, NC
📢 Published on 📅 13 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Rehab center fire displaces 90 people in Morganton - WCNC
Rehab center fire displaces 90 people in Morganton WCNC
📢 Published on 📅 13 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Morganton Subways closed; employees demand payment for work - WSOC TV
Morganton Subways closed; employees demand payment for work WSOC TV
📢 Published on 📅 9 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Morganton Ingles may open by year's end - thepaper.media
Morganton Ingles may open by year's end thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 4 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Carolina Diner gains new ownership and name; Captain D's closes after 18 years of business - thepaper.media
Carolina Diner gains new ownership and name; Captain D's closes after 18 years of business thepaper.media
📢 Published on 📅 19 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
