Morganton News Herald

The News Herald is a daily publication located in Morganton, North Carolina, providing coverage for Burke County.

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Morganton teen who trained with Hickory FC coach says signing to team is 'dream come true’

1 day ago | morganton.com | Chrissy Murphy

Isai Jimenez-Luna has been blocking goals and chasing a dream since he was 6 years old, lacing up cleats for the Sunday soccer league behind Ingles in Morganton. “You just start falling in love with the game,” Jimenez-Luna said. “The moments you have, your friends, friendships you make along the way, and the different experiences you get overall.
Arsenal Plot-Michigan

1 day ago | morganton.com | Carlos Osorio

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Terry Savage: Grace period on student loan repayment is over

2 days ago | morganton.com | Terry Savage

Student loans have been looming in the background for more than five years, ever since payment requirements were suspended during the pandemic. During that five-year period, borrowers had several opportunities to reorganize their debts, based on more generous income provisions, to lower the monthly payments. Many took advantage of those plans, and resumed their payments at a lower level.
Morganton police: Truck driver fell asleep at the wheel before crashing near New Dimensions

2 days ago | morganton.com | Chrissy Murphy

A man was charged after he fell asleep behind the wheel of a tractor trailer and crashed near an elementary school in Morganton Tuesday, according to police. John Elton Mayes, 33, of Cordova, Tennessee, was charged with careless and reckless driving and failure to maintain lane control, according to information from the Morganton Department of Public Safety.
What's happening at former Drexel Furniture plants in Morganton? This nonprofit has a vision

2 days ago | morganton.com | Sharon Mcbrayer

A former furniture manufacturing site in Morganton is getting a new life, but the past won’t be forgotten. The Industrial Commons is working to clean up the former Drexel Heritage Furniture Plants 3 and 5, located at 211 E. Fleming St., Morganton, which were destroyed in a fire in August 2009. The property will become the home of The Industrial Commons’ future Innovation Campus. The Industrial Commons says it aims to help businesses connect and work together.
Immigraton Courthouse Arrests

2 days ago | morganton.com | Andy Manis

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Valdese to get new trash, recycling service in upcoming budget year; cost for customers remains the same

2 days ago | morganton.com | Sharon Mcbrayer

Valdese residents will have a new garbage and recycling service when the new fiscal year starts in July. The Valdese Town Council voted Monday to approve a contract with Morganton-based Simply Green Recycling for garbage and recycling pickups. The town has contracted with Republic Services since 2017, according to information from the town. There have been increasing citizen complaints and issues about the service over the past several years, according to information from the town.
Burke County school board OKs property buy to combine Hildebran, Icard elementaries

3 days ago | morganton.com | Chrissy Murphy

Monday night’s meeting of the Burke County Board of Education put the new elementary school in the eastern end of the county at the forefront. Board members unanimously approved buying two pieces of land for $675,000 off Third Street and U.S. Highway 70 in Hildebran to house a new elementary school that will combine Hildebran and Icard elementary schools. Keith Lawson, finance director for the district, said the two parcels would be about 14 acres combined to build a new elementary school.
Burke County may lower land requirements for homes to encourage housing development

3 days ago | morganton.com | Sharon Mcbrayer

Burke County commissioners are expected to decide this month whether to adjust house lot sizes to address housing shortages in the county. Alan Glines, director of community development for the county, said the county faces a shortage of 5,000 housing units, leaving a need for starter homes and senior housing. Shrinking lot size requirements for new homes could make Burke County more attractive for builders, he said.
Chiefs Superfan Bank Robberies

4 days ago | morganton.com | David Zalubowski

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