Posted on: March 3, 2021
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has begun mailing enrollment packets statewide and launched new resources for beneficiaries as it prepares for NC Medicaid Managed Care Open Enrollment which begins on Mar. 15, 2021. Beneficiaries...
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County Administration
Posted on: February 23, 2021
The price of mulch at the John’s River Waste Management Facility located at 2500 Marsh Trail in Morganton has been reduced through April 30, 2021. Any size pickup truck is $5.00 per load and trailers and large trucks are $10.00 per sco...
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County Administration
Posted on: February 18, 2021
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.
County Administration
Posted on: January 15, 2021
Burke County offices will be closed Monday, January 18, 2021 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
County Administration
Posted on: January 8, 2021
Burke County offices will be operating on a two-hour delay for Friday January 8th, 2021. County offices will open at 10:00 a.m. Offices remain open for Exempt employees or they have the option to use annual leave.
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County Administration
Posted on: December 30, 2020
Burke County offices will be closed Friday, January 1, 2021 in observance of New Year’s Day. We hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year!
The Burke County Landfill and Convenience Sites will remain open on January 1, 2021.&am...
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County Administration
Posted on: December 21, 2020
Burke County offices will be closed December 24 - 28 for Christmas. County offices will also be closed on January 1, 2021 in observance of New Year’s Day.
The Burke County Landfill and Convenience Sites will be closed December 24-25 and...
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County Administration
Posted on: November 24, 2020
Burke County offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, in observance of Thanksgiving.
The Burke County landfill and convenience sites will be closed on Thursday, November 26, and will resume normal business hours o...
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County Administration
Posted on: November 10, 2020
Burke County offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
County Administration
Posted on: October 2, 2020
The last year has been full of changes for Burke County’s animals. On August 5, 2019, the former Burke County Animal Control Shelter changed hands from the Sherriff’s Department to the County Manager and is now being operated by non-sw...
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County Administration
Posted on: September 23, 2020
The issues with county phones have been resolved. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
County Administration
Posted on: September 23, 2020
We have exciting news to share. Following the most recent pandemic recovery legislation, signed by the Governor last week, the NC Rural Center continues to support our state’s small businesses and family farms in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic through ...
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County Administration
Posted on: September 15, 2020
Due to a water main break, water customers in the George Hildebran area may experience low water pressure this afternoon and tonight. We anticipate the break will be fixed by 6:00 p.m. However, water pressure may not be fully restored until late tonight d...
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County Administration
Posted on: September 3, 2020
Burke County offices will be closed Monday, September 7, 2020 in observance of Labor Day. The Burke County landfill and convenience sites will operate on a normal schedule.
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County Administration
Posted on: August 27, 2020
With school now underway, many working parents are facing the added stress of finding a safe place for their children during the day that can also support their remote learning. The good news is that there is ample licensed child care available across the...
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County Administration
Posted on: August 7, 2020
Below is information from NC Hometown Strong:
Friday, August 7, 2020
Dear Hometown Strong Partners -
Sharing the application opening for the NC Department of Commerce’s new Job Retention grant program. Governor Cooper signed the statutory authoriza...
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County Administration
Posted on: August 5, 2020
SPECIAL UPDATE: CENSUS TIMELINE SHORTENEDEND OF SELF-RESPONSE AND DATA COLLECTION IS NOW SEPTEMBER 30th 4 MILLION NORTH CAROLINIANS STILL NEED TO BE COUNTED
As you may have heard, there have been additional developments with the 2020 Census and th...
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County Administration
Posted on: August 3, 2020
To coincide with the opening of schools, all locations of the Burke County Public Library will resume a regular operating schedule beginning Monday, August 17. Hours for each site will be as follows:
Operating under the Governor’s Phase 2 guideli...
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County Administration
Posted on: July 28, 2020
Burke County Board of Social Services
Applications are being accepted for an appointment to the Burke Co. Board of Social Services. The 5-member county board of social services has the following duties and responsibilities:
(1) To selec...
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County Administration
Posted on: July 15, 2020
North Carolina State IT Department and Broadband Office Announce Broadband Survey and Encourage Statewide Participation
Raleigh, N.C. – Secretary of N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) and State Chief Information Officer T...
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County Administration
Posted on: July 1, 2020
To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to adhere to social distancing recommendations, beginning on Monday, July 6, 2020, all District Criminal Courts will take place at the Burke County Conference Center, located at 2128 S. Sterling Street in Morganton (t...
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County Administration
Posted on: June 30, 2020
Burke County offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, 2020 in observance of Independence Day.
County Administration
Posted on: May 29, 2020
The Chief Justice of the NC Supreme Court has determined that "catastrophic conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have existed and continue to exist in all counties of this state." Court Operations are now being expanded beyond the eme...
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County Administration
Posted on: May 26, 2020
Notice is hereby given that the Burke County Board of Commissioners’ regularly scheduled budget meeting on May 28, 2020 at 2 p.m. in the County Board Room, 110 N. Green Street in Morganton is canceled.
Notice is hereby given that the Burke County...
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County Administration
Posted on: May 22, 2020
Burke County offices will be closed Monday, May 25th, 2020 in observance of Memorial Day.
County Administration
Posted on: May 6, 2020
Beginning on Friday May 8, 2020, two rough boxes will be open per convenience center. The boxes will be separate in order to promote social distancing and for the health and safety of Burke County citizens and staff. When the rough boxes are full, site at...
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County Administration
Posted on: April 14, 2020
The Burke County Commissioners and Management team remains committed to providing an open, transparent public process even amidst the challenges we face due to the local and global health pandemic, COVID-19. The Board of Commissioners and county staff are...
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County Administration
Posted on: April 14, 2020
Closing NC’s Rural Internet gaps: Interactive Map Helps Residents Find Low-Cost, Free Internet Service Options
To assist North Carolinians working, studying and accessing health care from home during the social distancing orders, N.C. Department ...
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County Administration
Posted on: April 9, 2020
Burke County offices will be closed on Friday, April 10, 2020 in observance of Good Friday.
County Administration
Posted on: April 8, 2020
Burke County remains committed to the safety and well-being of citizens and staff. Due to increasingly high amounts of traffic, large debris, and for the protection of Burke County staff and citizens, all rough boxes at the Burke County convenience sites ...
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County Administration
Posted on: February 28, 2020
Please join us, rain or shine, on March 24, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. for the ribbon cutting of the Burke County Courthouse sally port. The sally port is located at 201 South Green Street in Morganton, behind the Courthouse.
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County Administration