Herms named new Valdese Town Manager
The Valdese Town Council announced that William “Todd” Herms will serve as the next town manager. The Council voted to appoint Mr. Herms as the town manager at their special called meeting on April 25, 2025, and
Commissioners approve Salem fire tax increase
By MARTY QUEEN marty@thepaper.media Residents in the Salem Fire District will see their fire tax rate go up after the Burke Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to approve the hike at Monday night’s meeting. Rates will rise