Heavy Rains continue causing issues for the city of Marion
The recent heavy rains created another issue in the area with untreated sewage discharging. The city of Marion says that 3100 gallons of untreated sewage discharged in on Forsythe Street in the Clinchfield section of Marion. Crews
Blue Ridge Electric elects new members to the Board of Directors
Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation held their annual meeting yesterday, part of which was the election to the Board of Directors. Elected to 3-year terms were David Eggers from the Caldwell district, Tom Trexler from the Watauga
Burke County School Board Approves New Budget
The Burke County School Board has approved the school systems budget for next year which totals 18.5 million dollars. That budget increase is 2.2 million dollars more than before. The school board worked with the Burke County