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Discover Valdese
Valdese in Burke County (North Carolina) with it's 4,459 citizens is a place in United States about 331 mi (or 532 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital city.
Current time in Valdese is now 11:26 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports near Valdese, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Hickory Regional Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Great Smoky Mountains National Park in a distance of 57 mi (or 92 km), West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Morganton, Lenoir, Newton, Lincolnton and Taylorsville. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 73 °F
Morning Temperature | 13°C / 55 °F |
Evening Temperature | 17°C / 62 °F |
Night Temperature | 16°C / 60 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 2% |
Air Humidity | 57% |
Air Pressure | 1015 hPa |
Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North-East |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
General Conditions | Light rain |
Tuesday, 30th of April 2024
27°C (80 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.
Wednesday, 1st of May 2024
28°C (82 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Thursday, 2nd of May 2024
27°C (81 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Videos from this area
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How to Make an Animated Travel Map - Premiere Pro CC
This is the "Indiana Jones" or "Raiders of the Lost Ark" effect on a map. Only I do it in this video in a way that makes the lines follow established roads. There are a few hoops to jump through...
Nikon D3200 Video Test and Review - Valdese, NC
A test of the Nikon D3200 video capabilities. I had borrowed this camera and had not read the manual, but within about 3 minutes I was enjoying the functions and learning to focus. The camera...
No, The Valdese ER Is NOT Closing
As the first meetings of the Valdese Transformation Task Forces take place this week at Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge, a false rumor is circulating that the Valdese Emergency Room...
Oconaluftee Indian Village, Cherokee, NC
Oconaluftee Indian Village, Cherokee, North Carolina, 2009 TV spot, Cherokee culture.
McGalliard Falls - Valdese, NC - Beautiful HD Video
Nice video of Valdese' McGalliard Falls. I shot this in 1080i in 2010. The falls is about 2 miles north of main street in Valdese.
Valdese NC Walk - 2 7k video test - GoPro Hero3+
Testing 2.7k video at 30 frames per second with my GoPro Hero3+ Black Edition. I'm walking around downtown Valdese, NC. We see Main Street and the old Waldensian Presbyterian Church and ...
Severe Storm -Powerful Downburst 6-27-08 (Valdese, NC)
A short video of a severe storm that came through Valdese late in the day. The downburst only lasted about 30 seconds, but it did down trees and some other damage aswell..(NOTE: I do realise...
Valdese, NC - Tri-Cam Test - Tony Lee Glenn video idea
I got the idea to shot a multi-directional video while walking in Charleston, SC a while back. This is just a weird test, but video professionals might find it interesting. I'll be working...
Looking for storms (Valdese, NC)
Well got my camera working again, but the weather just didn't come through. Looked promising for awhile but nothing happend.
NCYurtHomeTour2015
A tour of our residential Yurt home in Valdese, North Carolina! This home is available for vacation rental through AirBnb.com as well as currently being FOR SALE! Please email ncyurt@gmail.com...
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Attractions and noteworthy things
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Rutherford College, North Carolina
Rutherford College is a town in Burke County, North Carolina, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 1,293. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town was named for the college that was once located there, Rutherford College, which had been there since the 1800s. The campus was later purchased by Valdese General Hospital.
Valdese, North Carolina
Valdese is a town in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,485 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area. One of the largest Waldensian congregations in the United States was founded in the town in the late nineteenth-century, now known as the Waldensian Presbyterian Church. The town was settled by immigrants from the Cottian Alps in the Piedmont region of Italy.
Dye Branch
Dye Branch is a small creek that runs from Duke University's East Campus, through the Trinity Heights, Walltown, and Old West Durham neighborhoods of Durham, North Carolina. From its headwaters near the Food Lion on Hillsborough Road, Dye Branch (also known as South Ellerbe Creek) flows for three miles (5 km) through some of Durham's oldest and most densely developed neighborhoods: Old West Durham, Walltown, Northgate Park, and Trinity Park.
McGalliard Falls
McGalliard Falls is a waterfall in Burke County, North Carolina.
WSVM
WSVM (1490 AM; "1490 V-Radio") is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits format, Licensed to Valdese, North Carolina, USA, it serves Burke and Caldwell counties. The station is owned by Bert Lindsay.