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Valdese, WSVM revise agreement
Radio station WSVM will continue to operate after the Town of Valdese purchases the property.
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Valdese to compile economic development report
The Town of Valdese will put together a detailed report on economic development activity at the request of town council member Frances Hildebran.
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Rutherford College town administrator semi-retiring
“I think of her as Wonder Woman,” says Bill Satterwhite of Gaynell Donnelly, who recently stepped down as Rutherford College Town Administrator.
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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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Valdese to condemn old high school again
The Valdese Town Council is pursuing the condemnation of Francis Garrou High School for a second time.
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Satterwhite wins re-election
Incumbent Bill Satterwhite secured his seat on the Rutherford College Town Council for another term and Wayne Annas and Mark Stinson will join him according to unofficial election results.
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Spooky decorations in Rutherford College
This ghoul doesn't seem too concerned his horse is rearing up. His head twists and turns, but the ghoul continues to drive his pumpkin carriage.
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Spooky decorations in Rutherford College
This ghoul may give you shock when he turns to look at you. He may be busy playing the organ, but scaring children is his specialty.
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Spooky decorations in Rutherford College
Tamara Colter’s lawn at 6322 Spring St., Rutherford College is decorated with inflatable Halloween decorations from one end to the other. Smiling monsters sit next to animated ghouls, while ghosts burst from a cauldron and jack-o-lantern. Pint-sized goblins can enter the castle, but beware of the ghosts silhouetted in the windows.
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Spooky decorations in Rutherford College
Tamara Colter’s lawn at 6322 Spring St., Rutherford College is decorated with inflatable Halloween decorations from one end to the other. Smiling monsters sit next to animated ghouls, while ghosts burst from a cauldron and jack-o-lantern. Pint-sized goblins can enter the castle, but beware of the ghosts silhouetted in the windows.
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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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Bakery expands to Rutherford College
A local bakery is looking to expand into a bigger facility in Rutherford College after it received a $132,000 restoration grant.
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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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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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Council seat opens at Rutherford College
RUTHERFORD COLLEGE — A new seat on the Rutherford College town council is open because Richard Icard announced his resignation during Monday night’s town council meeting.
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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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Council seat opens at Rutherford College
A new seat on the Rutherford College town council is open because Richard Icard announced his resignation during Monday night’s town council meeting.
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