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State's unemployment rate jumps to 8.7%
North Carolina's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate jumped to 8.7 percent in December, nearly a full point higher than in November.
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Small business is growing in Burke County
Defying 2008's stormy national economy and the current recession, people in Burke County launched more than 200 businesses and other enterprises last year.
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Drexel High School Class of 1953 gathers for reunion
The 1953 graduating class of Drexel High School held its 55th class reunion on Jan. 10 at the home of Marshall and Frances Digh in Denver on Governor's Island at Lake Norman.
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Drexel Garden Club decorates cupola
Carol Cooper, Dian Turner, Lily and John Powell, volunteers from the Drexel Garden Club, recently decorated the cupola in downtown Drexel with garland, lights and bows for the Christmas season.
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Nurse Burnette honored as Autumn Care's top employee
Tammy Burnette, RN/MDS was named Employee of the Year during Autumn Care of Drexel's annual Christmas Party held at the Morganton Community House.
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Students spread Christmas cheer
The first-grade class of Morganton Day School, taught by Lisa Loveday, made Christmas cards for the residents of Autumn Care of Drexel.
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A man and his memories
At 93, Lloyd Settlemyre has experienced a lot, and, like most folk, he has accumulated lots of treasures.
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Public offices plan long holiday
Because Christmas Day is so close to the weekend, many local government employees will get some extra time off this year. Some public offices will be closed for three days.
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Students learn that math is sweet
Second graders carefully measured cocoa and flavorful toppings as they prepared orders for hot chocolate mix at Drexel Primary School on Friday.
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A breakdown of BPED
Jobs. It's something that seems to be on a lot of people's minds, not only in Burke County, but across the country.In Burke County, the unemployment rate for September was 8.6 percent. With recent announcements of Baker Furniture and Valdese Weavers laying off workers, and Burke Mills announcing in September that it was closing, the unemployment rate could climb higher.
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No problems at the polls
Folks stood in line to vote before Election Day. The fact that so many took advantage of One Stop early voting seemingly helped folks avoid lines on Tuesday.
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Three charged in car break-ins
Authorities have charged three people in connection with numerous vehicle break-ins and larcenies in Burke County.
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Wreck goes unnoticed, missing man found dead
A Morganton man reported missing Sunday was found dead Monday morning in his wrecked vehicle along Interstate 40 in Burke County.North Carolina State Trooper Aaron Johnson said Brandon Keith Lane, 28, was found after his family retraced the path he would have taken home.
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Drexel Fair opens Tuesday
Tuesday through Saturday - 5:30 p.m. gates open Admission: free - Arm bands: $15 - Parking: $2
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Drexel Fair boasts lively lineup
If you haven't had your fill of rides, candy apples and funnel cakes, the Drexel Fair will be up your alley. The Drexel Fair starts on Tuesday and runs through Saturday. Gates open every day at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free and arm bands — allowing unlimited rides — are available every night for $15.
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Traffic snarl on I-40
After the front right tire ruptured on a road marking vehicle, the driver lost control resulting in a traffic jam on I-40 Friday morning.
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Progress in Burke
On the road to Burke County's future economy, small but growing points of progress dot the map.
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Pupils posing as pirates board writing camp
Fourth-grade teacher Lisa Foy's dining room looks like a shipwreck this week.
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Connelly Springs clerk, mayor take pay cut to balance budget
Town councils in Burke County have received proposed fiscal 2008-09 budgets. Here's a rundown of where each town stands.
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Prison banquet focuses on volunteers
At the end of an evening filled with religious undertones, exuberant cheers and loud applause accompanied the naming of the volunteer of the year at the prison.
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Knuckle Sandwiches punch out rivals
A group of seven middle school students have imagined their way to the top position in the state and on to international competition.
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Drexel delivers fun
The Drexel Spring Carnival will be open each night at 6 p.m., through Saturday, this week at the Drexel Fairgrounds.
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Carnival will offer bluegrass, food and thrills
If you're looking for something to do this week, the Drexel Spring Carnival might be your answer.
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Caller takes own life
A man, who phoned the Drexel Police several times about his attempted suicide, pulled the trigger on himself when help arrived on Tuesday afternoon.
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