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County Offices Closed for Thanksgiving

Burke County Offices Closed For Veterans Day

Burke County offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

Information from Animal Services

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...

New Business Grant Program for Industry Affected by COVID Shut Downs

The N.C. Mortgage, Utility and Rent Relief (MURR), administered by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, can provide up to $20,000 in relief funds per qualifying business location. Business applicants from certain industry sectors that have not been ...

County Phones Issues Resolved

The issues with county phones have been resolved. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Rapid Recovery Loan Program for Businesses and Farms

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 ...

Low Water Pressure in George Hildebran Area

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...

County Offices Closed for Labor Day

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. 

NCDHHS: Child Care is Available

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...

NC Commerce Launches Grant Program for Business and Non-Profits Impacted by COVID-19 Interruption -

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...

Census Timeline Shortened

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...

Libraries to Resume Regular Operating Schedule

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...

Applications are being accepted for the Burke Co. Board of Social Services

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...

North Carolina State IT Department and Broadband Office Announce Broadband Survey

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...

District Criminal Courts Taking Place at Burke County Conference Center Beginning July 6, 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...

Burke County offices will be closed Friday, July 3rd for Independence Day

Burke County offices will be closed on Friday, July 3^rd, 2020 in observance of Independence Day.

Information regarding the District Court schedule beginning on June 1, 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...

Combined Notice of Meeting Cancellation & Scheduling of May 28 Special Zoom Meeting

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...

Burke County offices will be closed Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day

Burke County offices will be closed Monday, May 25th, 2020 in observance of Memorial Day.

Opening Rough Boxes at Convenience Sites

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...

Instructions: BOC Meeting Participation & How to Submit Public Comments

How to Submit Public Comments for Commissioners' April 21st Regular/Special Electronic Meeting

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...

Closing NC’s Rural Internet gaps

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 ...

Burke County Offices Closed for Good Friday

Burke County offices will be closed on Friday, April 10, 2020 in observance of Good Friday.

Burke County Convenience Sites - Rough Boxes

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 ...

The Red Cross is Recruiting

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, ...