2+ week, 1+ day ago   (570+ words) Artist Irina Khudyakov’s art is on display at Morganton City Hall through September. Her paintings capture natural scenery from her travels across the world. Growing up in the Soviet Union, Irina Khudyakov’s passion for art began as a child exploring…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (230+ words) The Historic Morganton Courthouse Square will be filled with young filmmakers from all over the world during the final weekend in September when Planet Frame presents its second annual International Youth Short Film Festival. Attendees on Sept. 25 and 26 will experience…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (97+ words) thepaper.media Kimley-Horn Planner Greg Feldman discusses downtown building design with a community member at the City of Morganton’s most recent Unified Development Ordinance meeting 11 meeting marks the third public session to gather input that will shape Morganton’s…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (165+ words) Second place: ‘Textbook Paper Cowboys’ by Isabella Gialluca (acrylic) Third place: Julie Cioffoletti (sapphire and diamond necklace) The Burke Arts Council Open Art Show, featuring work by local artists in a wide range of media, will be on display through…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (1015+ words) Air Force launch officer Bill Jarrell at the underground Titan II missile command console in Little Rock, Ark., in 1975. Bill and Becky Jarrell with their daughter, Beth Hoving, in Morganton. Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass was a popular band…...