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Monarchs on the Move: Annual migration reaches Burke
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (791+ words) Monarchs migrate northward from Mexico in the spring and return south in the autumn, passing through Burke County both ways. Stops on the butterfly highway in and around Burke County. These caterpillars will chow on milkwood, then undergo metamorphosis, and…...
Rain and cool weather ease stress on agriculture but drought continues
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (704+ words) Did the inch or so of rain that has fallen across Burke County in the last week put an end to the drought? The answer is an unequivocal "No." Has the same rain proven beneficial to pastures, farms, gardens, and…...
Months into investigation, source of Morganton odors remains mystery
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (512+ words) The State Division of Air Quality is still trying to determine the source of strong odors reported by Morganton residents earlier this year. Two of those reports list Rand Street, which is home to Case Farms. The company is expanding…...
As drought worsens, water conservation urged, burn ban issued
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (1536+ words) Forest fires, like this one in the Linville Gorge area of Burke County in 2016, are a serious threat right now thanks to severe drought conditions. Thinking of going camping in South Mountains State Park and building a roaring fire around…...
Turning passion into purpose, one forecast at a time
3+ week, 2+ day ago (708+ words) Jason Prichard preparing for his daily broadcast on his You Tube channel. At around the age of 3, Jason Prichard fell in love with the weather. The changing shapes of clouds in a summer sky? Autumn leaves falling against the backdrop…...
Catawba Science Center celebrates Science Festival Month with 2 interactive events
3+ week, 2+ day ago (202+ words) April is North Carolina Science Festival Month, and Catawba Science Center will mark the occasion with two events focused on hands-on learning and exploration. On April 11, the center will host "Science Matters: Matter Mania," an interactive program exploring the properties…...
From 80s to frost: Burke's wild winter isn't done yet
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (493+ words) Temperatures in the 80s brought families out to Freedom Park on Wednesday. Early bloomers like these plum trees will get a rude awakening when lows plunge into the 20s next week. The winter of 2025-26 has been quite the rollercoaster ride for Burke…...
Foothills Conservancy seeks applicants to advance goals of new strategic plan
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (649+ words) Visit our Calendar of Events There will soon be visible progress on Burke's $9. 2 million " Foothills Conservancy, a local nonprofit focusing on land co" Communications Manager Katy Abrams (left) and Marketing and Development Director Katherine Ehrlichman will soon welcome two new…...
The Algorithm knows what you did last night
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (667+ words) Visit our Calendar of Events When I boot my laptop up and crack my fingers before typing out these illustrious, and often exemplary, pieces of literature, I pause a moment to verbally praise my computer. Following the few complimentary admirations,…...