I was 20 when the newspaper hired me as a proofreader. It wasn’t long after they gave me the opportunity to be a reporter, and then, I got what the journalism folks refer to as a beat. Mine? Covering ...

The Burke County Family Y has announced that it will host a School's Day Out Camp next month. The event will take place on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2026 at the Y from 9am until 4pm. The theme of the camp ...

After nearly 25 years as county manager, he’s attended his final commission meeting and descended the courthouse steps for the last time. During Tuesday’s meeting, commissioners thanked Merv Waldrop ...

Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams, who was indicted on corruption and bribery charges by a federal grand jury, issued a public statement on social media. In it, he addressed “family, friends, ...