Burke County sees second-highest Visitor Spending percentage increase in the state
By THE PAPER STAFF Tourism spending in Burke County jumped nearly 12% in 2024, reaching $154 million and ranking second in growth among all North Carolina counties. The data was released today (Wednesday 08/27) in an annual
SECU Foundation Awards $300,000 Grant to Legal Aid of NC to Expand Services in Rural Areas
RALEIGH, N.C. – SECU Foundation recently announced a $300,000 grant to Legal Aid of NC (LANC). The funding will support the software development and statewide implementation of its Innovation Lab, helping to bridge the ruralurban divide for