Former Teacher, Pastor Arrested Again

  UPDATE: On August 24, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office received an additional report involving Aaron Mirstsching. After further investigation, warrants were issued on Mirtsching for 10 counts of indecent liberties with a minor. Mirtsching was arrested and issued

Bridge Replacement Begins Monday

The N.C. Department of Transportation will close the bridge on Greedy Highway over Jacob Fork next week to start a $1.7 million replacement project. Contractor R.E. Burns and Sons of Statesville earned the contract to remove and

Valdese, Conover Host Free Events

The Town of Valdese will continue its Family Friday Nights Summer Concert Series from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Aug. 25 at Temple Field behind the Old Rock School. The free concert will feature The Super 60s.