Top Story Spotlight Morganton man charged with sex crimes is exceptional children teacher at Burke County high school Sharon McBrayer Aug 19, 2025 Aug 19, 2025 Updated Aug 20, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Morganton man arrested and charged with sex crimes on Friday is an exceptional children teacher at Patton High School. 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