Human remains found in Valdese during waterway cleanup

Dave Faherty with WSOC reports: Valdese Police and the NCSBI responded to Praley Street after workers found skeletal remains near a drainage culvert on Wednesday. Police say a company called Debris Tech found the remains while clearing

SNAP Beneficiaries Will Receive Partial November Benefits

RALEIGH — As the federal government shutdown continues, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services received guidance from the United States Department of Agriculture to issue partial benefits for November to the nearly 1.4 million people who

Morganton man charged with exploitation of a minor.

Tuesday the Burke County Sheriff’s Office announced that on October 6, 2025, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office received a cyber-tip from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children. An investigation led to a search warrant was

American Legion to host Veterans Activity Day in Morganton

The Berry-Chambers-Wright American Legion Auxiliary Unit 322 will be having a Veterans Activity Day to celebrate the Veterans in our area. All Veterans are welcome to attend. MusicHeavy hors d’oeuvresGamesPrizes A chance to socialize with other Veterans