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Drexel manager Settlemyer heading to Black Mountain
DREXEL — After nearly a decade of service to the Town of Drexel, Town Manager Matt Settlemyer is leaving his post. In July, he’ll begin a new job, as the town manager of Black Mountain.
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East Burke teen Josh Sparks makes it on MTV
ICARD, NC – Josh Sparks is quite the ladies’ man.
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Morganton man flees from police in car, on foot
MORGANTON — When narcotics officers tried to apprehend a Morganton man after what appeared to be a drug deal, the suspect left the scene in his vehicle and then tried to flee on foot.
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Drexel raises water and sewer rates
As operational costs increase for water and sewer services, the Drexel Town Council voted Monday to increase the minimum rates by $2.
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Drexel applies for grant
The Drexel Board of Aldermen hopes to keep the momentum going this year as it develops the downtown area.
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November elections shake up boards, councils
Tighter budgets and a tough economy didn’t stop Burke’s municipalities from bucking up and getting work done this year.
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Controversial gym transfer to come before school board
The school board will again hear a contentious proposal to hand over one of its gyms to a municipality.
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'We love our school.'
“We love our school,” said Rebecca Carson, a student at the North Carolina School for the Deaf. “Please don’t close it.”
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School board divided on transfer of Hallyburton gymnasium
The Burke County school board rejected a contract Monday night that would have approved a transfer of the Hallyburton gymnasium to the town of Drexel.
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State offers new technology class for high schools
Burke County high schools are offering a new class this semester that, according to some school administrators, will help prepare students for college and the workforce.
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Outdoor art to be unveiled
Merely a day separates Morgantonians from a new outdoor sculpture slated to grace North Sterling Street and one city planner can barely contain her excitement.
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Schools back in session
Getting ready for school can be overwhelming, but here are five things to help make parents and students feel a little more prepared on the first day of school, which is Thursday.
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Reductions in force over
The Burke County education system will have 79.5 fewer employees this year and 215.5 fewer positions after a reduction in forced that has sent an upset through the community.
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School board receives praise for removal of superintendent
The Burke County school board was inundated with praise Monday night for last week’s decision to buy out Superintendent Art Stellar’s contract.
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Burke County schools know their ABCs
Burke County public schools brought home glowing report cards Thursday.
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Two more schools make the grade
The final tally of Burke County schools making adequate yearly progress in 2010-11 has been finalized. Two more schools made AYP than previously announced.
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Hildebran, Rutherford College to have town council meetings
Both Hildebran and Rutherford College are slated to hold town council meetings at 7 p.m. today.
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School board to hear updates on reduction in force, deficit
MORGANTON — The Burke County Board of Education will learn more today about how many staff members have lost their jobs for the 2011-12 school year during a special school board meeting.
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NC judge rules pre-kindergarten fee unlawful
MORGANTON — Parents concerned with a new fee attached to 80 percent of NC Pre-Kindergarten applicants could have their prayers answered after a judge ruled Monday that the state legislature’s fee violates North Carolina law.
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Free driver's education could be a thing of the past
MORGANTON – Facing a $40,000 shortfall in an already small driver’s education budget, Burke County Public Schools has to decide how to provide state required instruction to students as they approach their 16th birthday and look forward to getting that much anticipated driver’s license.
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Advocates predict growth for charter schools in NC
MORGANTON – Parents in North Carolina will have more options for educating their children because a new law expands the number of charter schools allowed in the state.
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Drexel hopes incubator can revitalize dormant downtown
The economic outlook appeared gloomy in this Burke County town of about 2,000 people years before the most recent downturn.
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REACT could find new home in Valdese's old band building
VALDESE – The town of Valdese has extended yet another option for the permanent headquarters of REACT, offering to allow them to buy the old band building on The Old Rock School campus.
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Lady finds herself standing still in Burke County
DREXEL—After 33 years away from Burke County, Phrantceena Thate finds herself back on her old stopping grounds and making strides to improve the education system in the county while at the same time preserving her late father’s name.
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Grant helps dream take root
DREXEL — A Burke County husband-and-wife team, with the help of a grant, have started laying plans for an organic vineyard slated for 2014.
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