January 19th, 2022 Animal Advisory Board Meeting - Cancelled

The regular meeting of the Burke County Animal Advisory Board scheduled to be held on Wednesday, January 19^th, 2022 at 6:00pm has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 16^th, 2022 at 6:00pm. 

Animal Services - Delayed opening October 26th, 2021

So, we can better serve our community, we will be opening late on October 26^th, 2021. We will be opening at 12:00pm instead of our normal 10:00am. This is for staff to complete additional training.

May 19th, 2021 Animal Advisory Board Meeting - CANCELLED

The regular meeting of the Burke County Animal Advisory Board has been cancelled for Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.  

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at 6:00pm.

Burke County Animal Advisory Board Meeting

The regular meeting of the Burke County Animal Advisory Board will be held on Wednesday, April 21th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Burke Co. Services Building, 110 N. Green Street in Mor...

Vacant Positions - Burke County Planning Board Eastern Townships

Applications Accepted Burke County Planning Board 

Eastern Townships

Applications are being accepted for the Burke County Planning Board for citizens residing in the Eastern Townships of Burke County. The Planning Board serves a key role i...

Dec. 14th 2021 Meeting has been cancelled

The Board of Elections meeting scheduled for December 14th, 2021 has been cancelled. Normal meetings should resume January 2022.

BOE - Schedule of Absentee Meetings

BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS 

SCHEDULE OF ABSENTEE MEETINGS

The following is a list of the dates and times on which the Burke County Board of Elections will meet (if necessary,) to approve the applications for absentee ballots for the Municipal...

Concerning the Counting of Absentee Ballots

RESOLUTION OF THE BURKE COUNTY

BOARD OF ELECTIONS

CONCERNING THE COUNTING OF

ABSENTEE BALLOTS

On June 8th 2021, the Burke County Board of Elections met at the Board of Elections Office, Morganton, North Carolina and adopted the following resolution: ...

Notice of Public Hearing

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ... Pursuant to NC G.S. 163-127 .4 which requires the county board of elections to conduct a hearing on a candidate challenge. The Burke County Board of Elections will meet Thursday, September 2nd. 2021 at 2:00p.m. in room 132 of th...

Notice of Public Meeting

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ... Pursuant to NC G.S. 163-127-4 which requires the county board of elections to conduct a hearing on a candidate challenge. The Burke County Board of Elections will meet Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in room 132 of the Fo...

Board of Election - Meeting Locations Changed

Beginning with our July 13^th regular meeting of the Board of Elections, we will be returning to our Board Room in the Elections Office.

Jonas Ridge Convenience Site & Cranberry Bog Nature Park

At the September 21st meeting, the Board of Commissioners voted to approve the purchase of the final parcel needed to advance the Jonas Ridge Convenience Site and Cranberry Bog Nature Park project.

The heirs to the property have been working to obtain all ...

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

Please see below for a message from EBB, a federal broadband assistance program:

Dear County Partner, 

I am happy to share with you that the Broadband Infrastructure Office at the North Carolina Department of Information Technology has launched a n...

Fonta Flora State Trail

About the Fonta Flora State Trail

The Fonta Flora State Trail (FFST) is a recreation facility that provides an unparalleled experience for people of all ages and abilities. The long term vision for the Trail is to connect Downtown Asheville with Downtown M...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/4/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 4, 2021COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

COVID-19 Information Contacts Public Information Line: 828-764-9150 

Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Public Informatio...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/1/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2021 COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

COVID-19 Information Contacts Public Information Line: 828-764-9150 

Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Public Informati...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/29/2021

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Burke County Media Briefing 7/30/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2021COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing COVID-19 Information Contacts Public Information Line: 828-764-9150 Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19Public Information Officer: Chae Moore, chae.moore@burkenc.org

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Burke County Media Briefing 7/2/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2021COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

•Burke County is currently at 10,438 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. I...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/18/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

June 18, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently a...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/24/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

May 24, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at...

Burke County Press Release 5/24/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

May 24, 2021

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports One Hundred Sixty-third Death

Morganton, NC: Burke Count...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/10/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

May 10, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/30/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

April 30, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently ...

Burke County Press Release 4/30/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 30, 2021

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Three Additional Deaths

Morganton, NC: Burke County Pu...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/26/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

April 26, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently ...

Burke County Press Release 4/16/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 16, 2021

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports One Hundred Fifty-first Death

Morganton, NC: Burke Cou...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/16/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

April 16, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently ...

2020 NC Extra Credit Grant

NCDHHS is working with NCDOR to share information about the 2020 NC Extra Credit Grant. Please consider sharing the following information and flyer with those in your communities who may still be eligible to apply for a COVID-19 relief payment.

M...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/12/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

April 12, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently ...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/6/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

April 9, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently a...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/12/2021

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 9843 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of the cases, please go visit the https://www.burkenc.org/dashboard webpage...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/9/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

April 9, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 9825 posi...

Burke County Press Release 4/9/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 9, 2021

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports One Hundred Fiftieth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County ...

Burke County Press Release 4/8/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 8, 2021

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports One Hundred Forty-ninth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke Coun...

Burke County Press Release 4/7/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 6, 2021

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports One Hundred Forty-eighth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke Cou...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/2/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

April 2, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently a...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/5/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

April 5, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently a...

Burke County Media Briefing 3/22/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

March 22, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently ...

Burke County Media Briefing 3/19/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

March 19, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently ...

Burke County Media Briefing 3/17/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

March 17, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently ...

Burke County Media Briefing 3/16/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

March 16, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently ...

Burke County Media Briefing 3/15/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 15, 2021

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

COVID-19 Information Contacts

Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at ...

Burke County Media Briefing 3/11/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

March 11, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently ...

Burke County Media Briefing 3/9/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

March 9, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently a...

Burke County Press Release 3/8/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

March 8, 2021

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Three Additional Deaths

Morganton, NC: Burke County Pub...

Burke County Media Briefing 3/8/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

March 8, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently a...

Burke County Media Briefing 3/5/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

March 5, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently a...

Burke County Press Release 3/4/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

March 4, 2021

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports One Hundred Forty-third Death

Morganton, NC: Burke Coun...

Burke County Media Briefing 3/4/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

March 4, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently a...

Burke County Media Briefing 3/3/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

March 3, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently a...

Burke County Press Release 3/3/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

March 3, 2021

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Two Additional Deaths

Morganton, NC: Burke County Publi...

Burke County Media Briefing 3/2/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

March 2, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently a...

Burke County Media Briefing 3/1/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

March 1, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently a...

Burke County Media Briefing 2/25/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

February 25, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is current...

Burke County Media Briefing 2/24/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

February 24, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is current...

Burke County Press Release 2/24/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

February 24, 2021

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Two Additional Deaths

Morganton, NC: Burke County P...

Burke County Media Briefing 2/23/2021

IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

February 23, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently a...

Burke County Public Service Announcement 2/22/2022

The Burke County Vaccination Team is trying to finish scheduling all those 65+ or health care workers that have not yet received their vaccine before the next group is opened for scheduling.

If you are 65+ or a health care worker that has not yet scheduled...

Burke County Media Briefing 2/22/2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

February 22, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is current...

Burke County Press Release 2/22/2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

February 22, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

Press Release Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County Moves into Modified Phase 3 – Teacher Priority Group

Morganton, NC - Governor Ro...

Burke County Media Briefing 2/19/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

February 19, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is current...

Burke County Media Briefing 2/18/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

February 18, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is current...

Burke County Media Briefing 2/17/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

February 17, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is current...

Burke County Press Release 2/17/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

February 17, 2021

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports One Hundred Thirty-seventh Death

Morganton, NC: Bur...

Burke County Media Briefing 2/16/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

February 16, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is current...

Burke County Press Release 2/15/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

February 15, 2021

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Three Additional Deaths

Morganton, NC: Burke County...

Burke County Media Briefing 2/15/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 15, 2021

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

COVID-19 Information Contacts Public Information Line: 828-764-9150 Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currentl...

Burke County COVID-19 Vaccination Group Update

Burke County Residents:

You may be aware that as of yesterday (2/10/2021), the Governor announced a modification to Group 3 and to begin the process of vaccinations for this group.  The NC Department of Health and Human Services is currently still...

Burke County Media Briefing 2/11/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

February 11, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is current...

Burke County Press Release 2/11/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

February 11, 2021

 Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Two Additional Deaths

Morganton...

Burke County Media Briefing 2/10/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

February 10, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is current...

Burke County Media Briefing 2/12/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 12, 2021 COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

•Burke County is currently at 9117 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the count...

Burke County Press Release 2/12/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

February 12, 2021

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Four Additional Deaths

Morganton, NC: Burke County ...

Burke County Press Release 2/9/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

February 9, 2021

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Three Additional Deaths

Morganton, NC: Burke County ...

Burke County Media Briefing 2/9/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

February 9, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currentl...

Burke County Media Briefing 2/8/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

February 8, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currentl...

Burke County Press Release 2/8/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

February 8, 2021

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Two Additional Deaths

Morganton, NC: Burke County Pu...

Burke County Media Briefing 2/1/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

February 1, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currentl...

Burke County Media Briefing 2/2/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

February 2, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currentl...

Burke County Media Briefing 2/3/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

February 3, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currentl...

Burke County Media Briefing 2/4/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

February 4, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currentl...

Burke County Press Release 2/5/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

February 5, 2021

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports One Hundred Twenty-second Death

Morganton, NC: Burke...

Burke County Media Briefing 2/5/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

February 5, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currentl...

Burke County Press Release 1/29/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

January 29, 2021

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Five Additional Deaths

Morganton, NC: Burke County P...

Burke County Press Release 1/28/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

January 28, 2021

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Two Additional Deaths

Morganton, NC: Burke County Pu...

Burke County Media Briefing 1/28/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

January 28, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currentl...

Burke County Media Briefing 1/27/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

January 27, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currentl...

Burke County Press Release 1/26/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

January 26, 2021

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Two Additional Deaths

Morganton, NC: Burke County Pu...

Burke County Media Briefing 1/26/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

January 26, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currentl...

Burke County Media Briefing 1/25/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

January 25, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currentl...

Burke County offices will open at 11:00 a.m. on Jan. 19

Burke County offices will be operating on a delayed schedule tomorrow, January 19, 2022. County offices will open at 11:00 a.m. Offices remain open for exempt employees, or they have the option to use annual leave. This delay includes the Health Departmen...

Burke County convenience sites Update

The Burke County convenience sites are scheduled to open at 1:00 p.m. today (Jan. 18). However, due to hazardous road conditions, the trucks that service the convenience site containers are unable to traverse the roads. Once the containers at the convenie...

Burke County State of Emergency

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County offices will be closed for Christmas and New Year's

Burke County offices will be closed December 23 - 27 for Christmas. County offices will also be closed on December 31 in observance of New Year’s.

The Burke County landfill and convenience sites will be closed December 24 – 26 and will ...

Vaccine Information

Family-focused vaccination clinic available at St. Charles Catholic Church November 6^th-December 18^th!

Wednesday 3:00 pm-7:00 pm

Thursday 3:00 pm-7:00 pm

Friday 3:00 pm-7:00 pm

Saturday 10:00 am-4:00pm

** Please note the clinic will not operate November 25^th-2...

Burke County offices will be closed for Good Friday.

Burke County offices will be closed on Friday, April 2, 2021 in observance of Good Friday.

Upcoming Duke Energy Foundation Grants

NC Medicaid Enrollment Call Center and Website are Live

Burke County Offices Opening at 9:00 a.m.

Burke County offices will be operating on a one-hour delay for Thursday, February 18, 2021. County offices will open at 9:00 a.m. Offices remain open for Exempt employees or they have the option to use annual leave.

FEMA Funds Available for flood-damaged homeowners - Feb 12 deadline

International ShakeOut Day Information

Regarding the earthquake in Burke County last week, Emergency Management would like to promote valuable information pertaining to earthquake safety. International ShakeOut Day will be the third Thursday of October and you can find out more information her...

Fonta Flora Trail is Open!

The Fonta Flora Trail segments between Harris Whisnant Road and Lake James State Park are open for hiking and biking (the highlighted section on the map). 

For open/close status of trails at Lake James State Park, please visit the park website at:...

Vaccine Information

We need YOUR help in stopping the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are eligible and have not received your COVID-19 vaccine, the time is now. There are three, safe and effective vaccinations to choose from. When you receive your vaccine, you are not onl...

Notice of Special Called Board of Health Virtual Meeting

NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED BOARD OF HEALTH VIRTUAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Burke County Board of Health will hold a VIRTUAL special called meeting via ZOOM on July 22, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. Zoom provides video, phone, and chat services...

Burke County Health Director Announces Retirement 2/4/2021

Rebecca McLeod, MPH

Health Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 4, 2021

Lisa Moore, Burke County Health Department Public Information Officer

Susan Bingham, Burke County Board of Health Chairperson

Burke County Health Director Announces Retirement

Morganton...

Immediate Public Service Announcement 1.29.2021

Public Service Announcement

We want to inform the public of the vaccine situation for Burke County for the next three weeks.   The Burke County Health Department and Carolinas Healthcare System Blue Ridge received notification from the State that ...

Burke County Zoning Ordinance to be Revised

The Burke County Zoning Ordinance will undergo the first major overhaul since its adoption in 1996. The Zoning Ordinance is the official document used to regulate land use within Burke County. The goal of the Zoning Ordinance revision is to update and cla...

2022 Location Change for Budget Planning Retreat

LOCATION CHANGE

COMMISSIONERS’ BUDGET / PLANNING RETREAT

FEB. 3 & 4, 2022

Due to construction delays at the Lake James State Park Visitors Center, the Commissioners’ annual budget / planning retreat will be held in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Burke ...

Notice of Public Meeting - Planning Board

 PUBLIC NOTICE

The Burke County Planning Board will hold public hearings at 5:30 p.m. on January 27, 2022, in the Commissioners Meeting Room/County Services Building located at 110 N. Green St. in Morganton, NC (Door E). At the meeting t...

Notice Of Cancellation Of Regular In-Person Meeting Notice Of Special (Regular) Virtual Meeting

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR IN-PERSON MEETING

NOTICE OF SPECIAL (REGULAR) VIRTUAL (ZOOM) MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Burke County Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting on January 18, 2022, at 6 p.m. in the County Board Room, 110 N. Green...

Notice of Public Hearing

BURKE COUNTY 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

DECEMBER 21, 2021 – 6:00 PM

The Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on December 21, 2021, in the Commissioners&rsquo...

Notice of Public Hearing - Economic Development Incentive

BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE 

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 – 6:00 P.M.

Notice is hereby given that the Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. (or as soon thereaf...

Notice of Public Hearing - ZMA 2021-11

BURKE COUNTY 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 – 6:00 PM

The Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on November 16, 2021 in the Commissioners’ Meeting...

Notice of Intent to Lease Real Property

BURKE COUNTY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF INTENT TO LEASE REAL PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given in accordance with NCGS 160A-272, that the Burke County Commissioners intends to lease approximately 1,203 sq. ft. of real property located at 200 Avery Avenue...

Notice of Public Hearing - Return of Grant Funding

BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

OCTOBER 19, 2021

6:00 P.M.

The Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 6 p.m. to receive input from citizens on the County returning $300,000 ...

Notice of Public Hearing - Economic Development Incentive

BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE 

OCTOBER 19, 2021 – 6:00 P.M.

Notice is hereby given that the Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. (or as soo...

Notice of Public Hearing - Animal Ordinance

BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

OCTOBER 5, 2021

4:00 P.M.

The Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 4 p.m. to receive input from citizens on a proposed modification to the B...

Notice of Public Hearing - CDBG First Public Hearing

Burke County 

Community Development Block Grant

Notice of First Public Hearing

Burke County is holding a Public Hearing in order to receive citizen input in the development of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications for the upcoming ye...

Notice of Public Hearings - Zoning Matters

BURKE COUNTY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

AUGUST 17, 2021 – 6:00 PM

The Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings at 6:00 p.m. on August 17, 2021 in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room/...

Notice of Public Hearing - Economic Development Incentive

BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE 

AUGUST 17, 2021 – 6:00 P.M.

Notice is hereby given that the Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. (or as soon...

Notice of Public Hearings

BURKE COUNTY 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS 

JULY 20, 2021 – 6:00 PM

The Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings at 6:00 p.m. on July 20, 2021 in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room/Coun...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BURKE COUNTY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

JUNE 15, 2021 - 6 P.M.

The Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on June 15, 2021, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

JUNE 15, 2021

6:00 PM

The Zoning Ordinance is the official document used to regulate land use within Burke County. This update will be the first major overhaul since its adoption on November 21, 19...

Notice of Public Hearing - FY 2021-2022 Budget

BURKE COUNTY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

JUNE 15, 2021 – 6 P.M.

The Burke County Manager presented the recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 to the Board of Commissioners...

Notice of Public Hearing - Animal Ordinance - May 18, 2021

Subject Title: BOC - Ord. Amending Chapter 6, Animals, Burke Co. Code of Ordinances & Public Hearing - May 18, 2021 - 6:00 p.m.

Presented By: Jeff Brittain and/or Debbie Hawkins

Summary of Information: In August of 2020, the Board adopted most ...

Notice of Public Hearing - DIG Modification

BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MAY 18, 2021

6:00 PM

The Burke Co. Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on May 18, 2021 in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Burke Co. Services Building located at...

Notice of Public Hearing - Animal Ordinance

BURKE COUNTY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MAY 18, 2021 - 6 P.M.

The Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on May 18, 2021 in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, B...

Notice of Public Hearing

BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

APRIL 20, 2021

6:00 PM

The Burke Co. Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on April 20, 2021 in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Burke Co. Services Building located at 110 N...

Notice of Public Hearing

BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

APRIL 20, 2021

6:00 PM

The Burke Co. Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on April 20, 2021 in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Burke Co. Services Building located at 110 N...

NOTICE OF INTENT TO LEASE REAL PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given in accordance with NCGS 160A-272, that the Burke County Commissioners will consider a 25-year lease agreement for 12.5 – 15 acres of real property located at Lake James, 1025 Eagle’s Nest Way in Morganton at a re...

Notice of Public Hearing - CDBG Infrastructure Project

Burke County

Public Hearing Notice

For Closeout of the

Community Development Block Grant

Burke County is seeking public comments on the closeout of the 2016 Community Development Block Grant Infrastructure Project, Grant # 16-I-2914, Rhoney Road and HWY 18 So...

Notice of Public Hearing

BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

APRIL 20, 2021

6:00 PM

The Burke Co. Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on April 20, 2021 in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Burke Co. Services Building located at 110 N...

BOC March 9, 2021 Notice of Special Meeting

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING 

Notice is hereby given that the Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a special joint meeting with the Hickory City Council on March 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.  The meeting will be held at the Hickory Regiona...

Notice of Public Hearing - Economic Development Incentive

BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE 

FEBRUARY 16, 2021 – 6:00 P.M.

 Notice is hereby given that the Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m....

Transfer Station at Landfill is Closed

The transfer station at the landfill is closed for repairs. This means no household waste can be accepted at the landfill at this time. The convenience sites are still in operation. Please use this map to locate a convenience center near you. The transfer...

Water Disruption Notice

Burke County Water Customers located in the area between 3473 NC 18 South and Zero Mull Road may experience water service interruption for a short period of time today, December 14, 2021. The issue is being attended to and will be resolved as quickly as p...

Water Disruption Notice

To ensure water quality, Burke County Water Department will be flushing the water lines of the George Hildebran system and Piney Mountain area on Thursday, September 9 and Friday, September 10. Water service may be temporarily affected by the loss in pres...

Annual Drinking Water Quality Reports

2020 Annual Drinking Water Quality Reports/Consumer Confidence Reports

Burke County Water Systems

PWS ID# NC01-12-080 Airport Rhodhiss, PWS ID# NC01-12-065 Omara, PWS ID# NC01-12-075 Enola, PWS ID# NC01-12-132 Mineral Springs, PWS ID# NC10-12-015 Music Moun...

Burke County Water Service Interruption

Burke County water service customers may experience an interruption in service today in the Morganton areas of Enola Road, Watershed Road, and Ponderosa Road due to crews working on the lines.

Line Flushing Announcement

To ensure water quality, the Water Sewer Department is in the process of flushing lines during the months of March and April. Please open faucets and allow water flow to clear any discoloration.