News Flash

March 25 2020 Chairman Carswell's Press Brief Statement

Please Continue to Utilize Social Distancing Recommendations

Burke County continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and remains committed to the safety and well-being of all citizens. As this situation develops, please continue to utilize social distancing recommendations (keep 6 feet of distance between yourself...

Message from Burke County DSS

Public Access Limited to Non-Emergency Offices Except by Appointment

Public Access Limited to Non-Emergency Offices Except by Appointment 

Morganton, N.C. –  In keeping with state and federal recommendations related to COVID-19, Burke County Government will temporarily limit access to non-emergen...

Burke County Courthouse Sally Port Ribbon Cutting - March 24

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.  

Burke County Offices Closed for MLK, Jr. Day

County offices will be closed Monday, January 20, 2020 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Burke County Jail Grand Opening: Dec. 12

Citizens are cordially invited to celebrate the opening of the new Burke County Jail & Magistrate’s Office on December 12th at 10:30 a.m.  Event Parking:  Fiddler’s Run Shopping Center, 118 Fiddler’s Run...

Burke County offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving

Burke County offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of Thanksgiving.

The Burke County landfill and convenience sites will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and will resume normal business hours on Friday, ...

The Valdese Public Library will be closed Nov. 13 and Nov. 14

Burke County Offices Closed for Veterans Day

Burke County offices will be closed Monday, November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day. The Burke County Landfill and Convenience Sites will operate on a normal schedule.

New section of the Fonta Flora State Trail opens this weekend

Burke County, North Carolina, November 5, 2019 – Burke County and Lake James State Park are announcing that a new section of the Fonta Flora State Trail at Lake James State Park will be open for use beginning Saturday, November 9^th.

Seven miles o...

Deadline to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans is Aug. 26

Deadline in North Carolina to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans for Flooding and Heavy Winds is Aug. 26

 ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) encourages businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and...

Duke Energy Right-of-Way Clearing Work

"Duke Energy contract crews will be clearing rights-of-way in areas around our distribution electrical lines in several areas of Catawba and Burke Counties over the next few months.

As you know we have a responsibility to deliver power safely and reli...

The East Burke Convenience Center is Now Operational

The East Burke Convenience Center is now operational. Thank you for your patience and understanding.  

Governor signs state disaster declaration

 Governor signs state disaster declaration for Catawba and Mecklenburg counties

 Heavy rains in early June flooded homes and roads 

 RALEIGH – Today Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for C...

Possible Scam Alert

A few citizens have reported receiving a phone call regarding their tax bills and directing them to a website to pay online. This is a scam, Burke County does not call citizens regarding their tax bills and while citizens can pay their bills online, the o...

Burke County offices will be closed Monday for Memorial Day

Burke County offices will be closed Monday, May 24th, 2019 in observance of Memorial Day.

Landfill and Convenience Sites - closed on Memorial Day

The Johns River Waste Management Facility and all convenience sites will be closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.

Hours of operation:

Johns River Waste Management Facility:

M-F 7:00am – 4:00pm

Saturday 7:00am – 1:00pm

Sunday Closed

Conv...

Nomination Period for Burke County Board of Social Services

Burke County Animal Shelter Closed for Renovations

The Burke County Animal Shelter located at 425 Kirksey Drive in Morganton will close at 3 pm on May 12, 2019 for renovations.  The Shelter will reopen at 8 am on May 28.  Owner surrendered animals cannot be accepted May 12 - 28. Citizens...