Sharon Mcbrayer

1 week ago | morganton.com | Sharon Mcbrayer

It will take several weeks for a hole that opened up on U.S. Highway 70 in Valdese to be repaired. David Uchiyama, a spokesman for the North Carolina Department of Transportation, said a pipe failure caused a hole in the pavement on the road in the eastbound lane next to Meridian Specialty Yarn Group. Uchiyama said a 20-foot section of an old 30-inch terracotta pipe collapsed. The pipe runs parallel to the road. He said NCDOT was notified about the collapse in mid May after heavy rain.

1 week ago | newsobserver.com | Sharon Mcbrayer

Burke County says the North Carolina Department of Insurance said retired cabin train cars being sold in Hildebran can't be used to live in permanently. Train cabins tracks 2.jpgRetired railroad worker cabins are lined up on the tracks in Hildebran, waiting for workers of Innovative Bridge Company to strip the railroad bed from them before they are sold to the public.

1 week ago | morganton.com | Sharon Mcbrayer

Below are the pets of the week at the Burke County animal shelter. Thor: This dog is about 1 year old and neutered. He is doing well with other animals and loves to play. He is the cutest boy who loves to play with his friends here. His best friend is Tucker, who is our other Dog of the Week. You will easily fall in love with his sweet face. Tucker: This lovable dog is about 1 year old and neutered. He is a sweet guy with lots of energy, so he needs a yard or a friend.

2 weeks ago | morganton.com | Sharon Mcbrayer

A nonprofit lost its legal battle against Case Farms in Morganton. The North Carolina Court of Appeals has upheld a decision from a lower court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the nonprofit. Legal Impact for Chickens filed suit against Case Farms in May 2023 regarding Case Farms' treatment of chickens. The case was dismissed by Judge Wesley W. Barkley in Burke County District Court on Dec. 15, 2023. Legal Impact for Chickens appealed the decision, but the appeal was denied Wednesday, May 21.

2 weeks ago | morganton.com | Sharon Mcbrayer

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