Burke schools push pencils over pixels
By SANDRA WILKERSON QUEEN For THE PAPER In response to growing concerns from local parents and educators about excessive screen time, the Burke County Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution Monday (June 16th) to “strongly recommend”
N.C. Department of Labor Launches “Beat the Heat” Campaign to Promote Summer Safety
The summer heat is here. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley and the N.C. Department of Labor (NCDOL) are reminding employers and workers alike to take simple, effective steps to prevent heat-related illnesses on the job. “Heat illness is
Rotary golf tourney raises $30k
By Kent Spears Special to the News-Topic After a rain delay for the first scheduled Rotary Golf Tournament, the event was held with great success on Friday June 20. The Tourney was held for the benefit of