Morganton News Herald - Fri Nov 27
North Carolina public schools may have to pay charter schools millions of dollars because of a successful lawsuit against the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system.
Poverty tightens its grip on N.C.Morganton News Herald - Fri Nov 27
Morganton, NC - More than one out of every five people in 18 North Carolina counties lives in poverty, according to a report released this week by the N.C. Justice Center.
Black Friday brings mixed feelings for local business ownersMorganton News Herald - Thu Nov 26
Black Friday may get a lot of hype as the biggest shopping day of the year, but Burke County business owners and managers have mixed feelings about the door-buster deals and discounts that draw local consumers out of town.
Two Men Arrested, Charged in Break-InHildebran News - Wed Nov 25
Connelly Springs- The Burke County Sheriff's Department report that they have arrested two men who allegedly broke into a Connelly Springs home.
Break-Ins in ValdeseHildebran News - Wed Nov 25
Valdese- Multiple stores in a Valdese strip mall were broke into between Sunday evening and Monday morning.
'Culture' adds dollars and jobs to Burke County economyMorganton News Herald - Wed Nov 25
Morganton, NC - "Culture" is a growing industry in North Carolina and Burke County.
Two arrested for Connelly Springs break-inMorganton News Herald - Wed Nov 25
Two men suspected of stealing electronics and firearms from a woman's residence were charged Friday with one count each of felony breaking and entering, felony larceny and felony larceny of a firearm.
English, Lamb among pioneersHendersonvilleNews.com - Tue Nov 24
Published: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 23, 2009 at 1:47 p.m. To The Editor: Joseph English and John Lamb are two of the "little known" pioneers of present Transylvania County.
State slaps manufactured home sellers with lawsuitAsheville Citizen-Times - Mon Nov 23
The State of North Carolina has filed suit against three companies that sell and finance manufactured homes, accusing them of participating in "an elaborate scheme" that deceives customers into buying overpriced homes.
Hearts glow as Memorial Tree lights upMorganton News Herald - Sun Nov 22
The lights shine in downtown Morganton following the Memorial Tree lighting during the annual Festival of Lights ceremony at Old Courthouse Square on Saturday.
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