🌱 Planet Frame International Youth Short Film Festival and 11 more events

Hello Morganton! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Founder's Day Festival
• Patriot 5K
• Olive Hill Homeownership Education Class at Burke County Chamber of Commerce

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Not as warm but humid, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, temps: high: 87, low: 61. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A p.m. t-storm possible, with a high of 88 and low of 63 degrees.

📸 Around Morganton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Morganton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Founder's Day Festival →
  701 Enola Rd, Morganton
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Patriot 5K →
  Morganton NC
• Olive Hill Homeownership Education Class →
  Burke County Chamber of Commerce, 200 South College Street, Morganton
  9:00 am
• MUSIC - Ronny Ray & The Coolers, Blues →
  Silver Fork Winery, 5000 Patton Road, Morganton
  2:00 pm
• Fundraiser for American Legion Post 392 →
  701 Enola Rd, Morganton
  4:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Jazz Mass →
  King Street, Morganton
  10:30 am
• Sit! Stay! Drink! - Charity Benefit for ABLAR →
  Silver Fork Winery, 5000 Patton Road, Morganton
  11:00 am
Monday September 21
• Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting →
  COMMISSIONERS' MEETING ROOM, Morganton
  6:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Planet Frame International Youth Short Film Festival →
  100 E Union St, Morganton
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday September 21
• ABC Board Meeting →
  Valdese NC
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• 2026 Candidates' Forum →
  Western Piedmont Community College - Leviton Auditorium (in Moore Hall)
  5:30 pm
Friday September 25
• The Town Tavern (Bluegrass Night) →
  Town Tavern of Morganton, 315 Sanford Dr, Morganton
  6:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Drug & Homeless Task Force →
  500 Faet St NW, Valdese
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Can someone recommend a tile installer they've had a great experience with?
  I'm looking for someone dependable who does clean and professional work. (Nextdoor Morganton/ Drexel)

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Delivery Driver- (05560) 1247 Burkemont Avenue in Morganton. Apply here.
• LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Morganton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Morganton here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• News Release: Flagship Healthcare Properties acquires Graystone Eye medical outpatient building and ambulatory surgery center (wolfmediausa.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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