Thursday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, with a high of 93 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 86, low: 66.
Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rescue groups face urgent need after pigs recovered from extreme hoarding case in Morganton (wspa.com) — More than 150 pigs were rescued from a severe hoarding situation in Morganton earlier this year, and local partners say the crisis isn't over. Burke County Animal Services and regional sanctuaries have stabilized the animals, but dozens still need homes and donations as costs soar and colder weather approaches.
Unearthing History, Preserving Legacy: The Community-Led Restoration of Rock Hill A.M.E. Cemetery Burke County Chamber of Commerce History Museum of Burke County 210 West Meeting Street, Morganton 1:00 pm
2026 Business After Hours: Housing and Development Burke County Chamber of Commerce Skilled Trades Building @ Western Piedmont Community College 4:00 pm
Unearthing History, Preserving Legacy: The Community-Led Restoration of Rock Hill A.M.E. Cemetery Burke County Chamber of Commerce History Museum of Burke County 210 West Meeting Street, Morganton 1:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hey, does anyone know of any trap, neuter, and release organization in Burke County? I just came across a home that had about fifty cats and kittens total. I'm unsure if animal control would do anything since it seems like they're all… (Nextdoor Willowtree)
Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Customer Service Leader in Morganton. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Lenoir
Aldora to Acquire Lenoir Mirror Company (usglassmag.com)
Lenoir County Development Alliance unveils new economic plan to spur growth (wcti12.com)
From our Archives: Here's a look back at McDowell County this week in 2000 (mcdowellnews.com)
Deputies: AirPods tracking ping leads to felony theft charges for NC man (foxcarolina.com)
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