Fonta Flora Trail is Closed!

Due to rainfall in the region, Burke County is keeping closing sections of the Fonta Flora Trail at Lake James to hiking and biking. The sections highlighted on the map are closed for use. When the trail is closed by the County, that means it is closed fo...

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...

Mulch Sale

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...

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 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 2/19/2021

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 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.

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...

Notice of Public Meeting - BOA

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Burke County Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Meeting at 6:00 PM on March 9, 2021 in the Commissioners Meeting Room/County Services Building located at 110 N. Green St. in Morganton, NC (Door E). At the meeting they will t...

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 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 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 2/12/2021

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 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 2/9/2021

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 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 2/8/2021

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 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...

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 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...

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

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....

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 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 2/2/2021

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 2/1/2021

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 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...

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 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 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 1/27/2021

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 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 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 1/25/2021

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 Media Briefing 1/24/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

January 24, 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 8262 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for th...

Burke County Media Briefing 1/20/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

January 20, 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 8025 positive ...

Burke County Media Briefing 1/21/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

January 21, 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 8074 positive cases. These are cumu...

Burke County Press Release 1/21/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

 January 21, 2021 

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director 

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer 

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director 

Burke County Reports F...

Burke County Public Service Announcement 1/19/2021

NEWS UPDATE: The vaccine registration process has changed to allow more convenient access and scheduled appointment times to get the COVID-19 vaccination. We have changed the phone system so that we will be able to handle the volume of calls. 

If ...

Burke County Media Briefing 1/18/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

January 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 at 7931 positive ...

Burke County Media Briefing 1/17/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

January 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 currentl...

Burke County Press Release 1/17/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

January 17, 2021

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports One Hundred-third Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County ...

Burke County Media Briefing 1/16/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

January 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 currentl...

Burke County Media Briefing 1/15/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

January 15, 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 closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Burke County offices will be closed Monday, January 18, 2021 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Burke County Press Release 1/15/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

January 15, 2021

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports One Hundred-second Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County...

Burke County Media Briefing 1/14/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

January 14, 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 1/14/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

January 14, 2021

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Nine Additional Deaths

Morganton, NC: Burke County P...

Burke County Media Briefing 1/12/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

January 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 currentl...

Burke County Media Briefing 1/11/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

January 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 currentl...

Burke County Press Release 1/11/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

January 11, 2021

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Eighty-ninth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Publi...

Burke County Media Briefing 1/9/2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

January 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...

Burke County Media Briefing 1/8/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

January 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...

Burke County Offices Opening at 10:00 a.m.

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. 

2021 Fire Ordinance Public Hearing Notice

BURKE COUNTY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

JANUARY 19, 2021 – 6:00 P.M.

The Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on January 19, 2021 in the Commissioners&am...

Notice of Public Hearing - Economic Development Incentive

BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE 

JANUARY 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 soon thereaft...

Burke County Media Briefing 1/6/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

January 6, 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 6914 positive c...

Burke County Media Briefing 1/5/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

January 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...

Burke County Press Release 1/5/2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

January 5, 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 Pu...

Burke County Media Briefing 1/3/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

January 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...

Burke County Media Briefing 1/4/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

January 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...

Burke County Media Briefing 1/2/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

January 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...

Health Department Vaccine Information

Yesterday the Governor changed some of the groupings and phases for COVID-19 vaccine distribution.  The health department is getting overwhelmed with calls regarding the new changes and those over the age of 75 wanting to be added to the list. &a...

Burke County Media Briefing 12/31/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

December 31, 2020 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 Release 12/31/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

December 31, 2020 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

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

There will not be a media briefing distributed on Friday, January 1, 2021. Burk...

Burke County offices closed for New Years

Burke County Media Briefing 12/29/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

December 29, 2020 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

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

There will not be a media briefing distributed on Friday, January 1, 2021. Burk...

Burke County Press Release 12/29/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

December 29, 2020

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 12/28/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

December 28, 2020 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

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

There will not be a media briefing distributed on Friday, January 1, 2021. Burk...

Burke County Media Briefing 12/27/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

December 27, 2020 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

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

There will not be a media briefing distributed on Friday, January 1, 2021. Burk...

Burke County Media Briefing 12/26/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

December 26, 2020 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

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

There will not be a media briefing distributed on Friday, December 25, 2020 or ...

Burke County Media Briefing 12/23/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

December 23, 2020 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

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

There will not be a media briefing distributed on Friday, December 25, 2020 or ...

Burke County News Release12/23/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

December 23, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Seventy-seventh Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County P...

Notice of BOC Special Zoom Meeting: Dec. 31

Burke County Media Briefing 12/22/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

December 22, 2020 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

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

There will not be a media briefing distributed on Friday, December 25, 2020 or ...

Burke County Press Release 12/22/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

December 22, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Seventy-sixth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Pub...

Burke County Media Briefing 12/21/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

December 21, 2020 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150

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

There will not be a media briefing distributed on Friday, December 25, 2020 or ...

Burke County offices closed for Christmas/New Years

Burke County Media Briefing 12/20/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

December 20, 2020 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 12/19/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

December 19, 2020 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 12/18/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

December 18, 2020 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...

CHS New COVID Testing Guidelines

Burke County Media Briefing 12/17/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

December 17, 2020 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 12/16/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

December 16, 2020 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...

Notice of BOC Recessed Meeting - Jan 5, 2021

Burke County Media Briefing 12/15/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

December 15, 2020 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 12/14/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

COVID-19 Information Contacts 

December 14, 2020 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

• Burk...

Burke County Media Briefing 12/13/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

COVID-19 Information Contacts

December 13, 2020 

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...

Burke County Media Briefing 12/12/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

December 12, 2020 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 12/11/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

December 11, 2020 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 12/10/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

December 10, 2020

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 Media Briefing 12/9/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts

December 9, 2020 

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...

Burke County Media Briefing 12/8/2020

December 8, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 4775 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 12/7/2020

December 7, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 4656 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 12/6/2020

December 6, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 4584 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 12/5/2020

December 5, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 4577 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 12/4/2020

December 4, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 4481 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Press Release 12/4/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

December 4, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Seventy-first Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Publ...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - ZMA 2020-04

The Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on December 15, 2020 in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Burke Co. Services Building, Door E, 110 N. Green Street in Morganton.  At this meeting public comm...

Burke County Media Briefing 12/1/2020

December 1, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 4310 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 11/30/2020

November 30, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 4244 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown...

Burke County Media Briefing 11/29/2020

November 29, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 4192 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown...

Burke County Media Briefing 11/27/2020

November 27, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 4110 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown...

Burke County Media Briefing 11/25/2020

November 25, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 4024 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown...

BURKE COUNTY ANNOUNCES BURKE ALERT TO KEEP COMMUNITY INFORMED DURING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

Burke County, NC, November 20, 2020– Public safety officials in Burke County are excited to announce that Burke Alert powered by Smart911 is now available to all residents.  Burke Alert powered by Smart911 is a free service that allows ...

Burke County Media Briefing 11/24/2020

November 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 3974 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown...

Burke County Press Release 11/24/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

November 24, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Sixty-seventh Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Pub...

County Offices Closed for Thanksgiving

Burke County Media Briefing 11/23/2020

November 23, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 3922 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown...

Burke County Press Release 11/23/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

November 23, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Sixty-sixth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Publi...

Burke County Media Briefing 11/22/2020

November 22, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 3881 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown...

Burke County Media Briefing 11/20/2020

November 20, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 3786 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown...

Burke County Media Briefing 11/19/2020

November 19, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 3734 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown...

2020 11 17 SOE Termination

Section 1. On the 12th day of November 2020 at 8:00 a.m., I determined and declared a local State of Emergency for the County of Burke....

Burke County Media Briefing 11/16/2020

November 16, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 3591 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown...

Burke County Press Release 11/16/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

November 16, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Sixty-fifth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Publi...

Burke County Media Briefing 11/13/2020

November 13, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 3475 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown...

2020 11 12 Declaration SOE - Rain

WHEREAS, a major rain event is forecast to impact Burke County and most of North Carolina with potential storm totals exceeding 6 inches; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the above-described emergency, I have determined that there is an imminent threat

Burke County Media Briefing 11/12/2020

November 12, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 3409 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of the cases pleas...

Burke County Offices Closed For Veterans Day

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

Notice of Public Hearing - Project Downy

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE 

PROJECT DOWNY

NOVEMBER 17, 2020 – 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 thereafte...

Public Hearing Notice For Closeout of the Community Development Block Grant

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...

Burke County Media Briefing 11/9/2020

November 9, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 3338 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 11/8/2020

November 8, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 3304 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 11/6/2020

November 6, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 3269 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BURKE COUNTY 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on November 17, 2020 in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Burke Co. Services Building, Door E, 110 N. G...

Burke County Media Briefing 11/5/2020

November 5, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 3251 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 11/4/2020

200 Avery Avenue - P.O. Box 219 - Morganton, NC 28680-0219

County Manager: (828) 764-9350 ~ Clerk to the Board: (828) 764-9354 ~ www.burkenc.org

Johnnie W. Carswell, Chair

Scott Mulwee, Vice Chair

Wayne F. Abele, Sr., Commissioner

Jeffrey C. Brittain, Commissi...

Burke County Press Release 11/4/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

November 4, 2020

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 11/3/2020

November 3, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 3197 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Press Release 11/3/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

November 3, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Sixty-first Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public...

Burke County Media Briefing 11/2/2020

November 2, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 3173 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Press Release 11/2/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

November 2, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Fifty-ninth and Sixtieth Death Notices

Morganton, NC...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/30/2020

October 30, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 3095 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/29/2020

October 29, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 3062 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Notice of BOC Special Zoom Meeting: Nov. 3 - Closed Session

Burke County Media Briefing 10/28/2020

October 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 3033 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Press Release 10/28/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

October 28, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Fifty-eighth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Publi...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/27/2020

October 27, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 3001 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Press Release 10/27/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

October 27, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Fifty-sixth and seventh Death Notices

Morganton, NC:...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/26/2020

October 26, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2977 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/25/2020

October 25, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2953 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/21/2020

October 21, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2859 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Press Release 10/21/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

October 21, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Fifty-Second Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Publi...

N.C. HOPE Program

Burke County Media Briefing 10/20/2020

October 20, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2838 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/19/2020

October 19, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2817 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

NCDHHS Interim Guidance on Places of Worship 10/2/2020

Updated Guidance

https://files.nc.gov/covid/documents/guidance/NCDHHS-Interim-Guidance-for-Places-of-Worship.pdf

Faith Leaders webpage

https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/information/individuals-families-and-communities/faith-leaders

Burke County Media Briefing 10/18/2020

October 18, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2794 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/17/2020

October 17, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2785 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/15/2020

October 15, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2743 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/14/2020

October 14, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2720 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Press Release 10/14/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

October 14, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Fifty-first Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/13/2020

October 13, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2696 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/12/2020

October 12, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2686 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/10/2020

October 10, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2661 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/9/2020

October 9, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2637 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/8/2020

October 8, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2618 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Press Release 10/8/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

October 8, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Forty-ninth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public ...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/7/2020

October 7, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2579 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Phone Outages for County Offices

The following departments are unable to receive outside calls and we are working with AT&T to resolve the issue as soon as possible:

• Administration: 764-9000 & 764-9350
• Animal Services: 764-9588
• BDI: 764-9370
• Board of Elections: 764-9010
• Building Inspe...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/5/2020

October 5, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2524 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Press Release 10/5/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

October 5, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Forty-eighth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public...

Jonas Ridge Convenience Site & Park Concept

Burke County is planning the new and expanded Jonas Ridge Convenience Site. In partnership with the Foothills Conservancy, the County has acquired land that will be used for the convenience site as well as a community center and nature park.

The three-acre...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/3/2020

October 3, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2492 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/2/2020

October 2, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2478 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

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...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/30/2020

September 30, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2426 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Halloween Event Organizers

It is strongly recommended that alternative Halloween activities, instead of the traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating, be increased as much as possible. 

For more information on guidance and guidelines for Halloween 2020, click the following...

Burke County Press Release 9/29/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

September 29, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Forty-seventh Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Pu...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/28/2020

September 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2383 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

Burke County Press Release 9/28/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

September 28, 2020

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 ...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/26/2020

September 26, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2368 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of the cases plea...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/25/2020

September 25, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2351 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

Burke County Press Release 9/25/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

September 25, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Forty-fourth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Pub...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/24/2020

September 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2332 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

CARES Act flyer

If you are an older adult and/or caregiver living in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, or Catawba counties, there is assistance available to help during these challenging times. 

The Western Piedmont Council of Government Area Agency on Aging is the rec...

Food Lion Healthy Helping Program

1. Enroll in the program with a care manager by phone.

2. Load $40 onto your MVP card by making a purchase of any amount using both your MVP and SNAP EBT cards

3. Spend Healthy Helping dollars each time you shop by using your MVP card to purchase eligible f...

County Phones Issues Resolved

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

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 ...

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 ...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/23/2020

September 23, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2313 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/22/2020

September 22, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2309 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

Burke County Press Release 9/22/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

September 22, 2020

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 ...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/21/2020

September 21, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2288 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/18/2020

September 18, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2259 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/17/2020

September 17, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2227 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/16/2020

September 16, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2217 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/15/2020

September 15, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2193 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

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...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/14/2020

September 14, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2181 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

Burke County Press Release 9/14/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

September 14, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Forty-first Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Publ...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/12/2020

September 12, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2165 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

AAB - Notice of Meeting Cancellation and Public Meeting

BURKE COUNTY

ANIMAL ADVISORY BOARD

NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION & NOTICE OF MEETING

The Burke County Animal Advisory Board’s meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 23rd at 5 p.m. is cancelled. However, the advisory board will hold its reg...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/11/2020

September 11, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2154 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

Burke County Press Release 9/11/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

September 11, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Fortieth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public ...

Burke County Press Release 9/10/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

September 10, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Thirty-ninth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Pub...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/9/2020

September 9, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2141 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/8/2020

September 8, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2124 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown...

Burke County Press Release 9/8/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

September 8, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Thirty-eighth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Pub...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/7/2020

September 7, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2107 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/5/2020

September 5, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2095 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown...

Burke County Press Release 9/5/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

September 5, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Thirty-seventh Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Pu...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/3/2020

September 3, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2077 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown...

Burke County Press Release 9/3/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

September 3, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Thirty-sixth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Publ...

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. 

Notice of Public Meeting

The Burke County Animal Advisory Board will have a special meeting on Wednesday, September 9th at 5 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Burke County Services Building, 110 N. Green St. in Morganton, NC (Door E). A portion of this meeting wi...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/2/2020

September 2, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2068 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/1/2020

September 1, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2052 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/31/2020

August 31, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2021 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/30/2020

August 30, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2014 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/28/2020

August 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2004 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Press Release 8/28/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

August 28, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Thirty-fifth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/27/2020

August 27, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1996 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

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...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/26/2020

August 26, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1977 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

ANIMAL ADVISORY BOARD NOTICE PUBLIC INPUT SESSIONS

The Burke County Animal Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, August 26th at 5 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Burke County Services Building, 110 N. Green St. in Morganton, NC (Door E).  A portion of this meeting will be devo...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/25/2020

August 25, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1965 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Press Release 8/25/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

August 25, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Thirty-third Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/24/2020

August 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1955 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Notice of Change - Commissioners' Meeting Schedule

Notice of Change

Commissioners’ Meeting Schedule

Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners’ 2020 meeting schedule was amended on Aug. 18, 2020.  Pre-agenda and regular meetings may be held remotely or in-person for the remai...

ANIMAL ADVISORY BOARD NOTICE PUBLIC INPUT SESSIONS

The Burke County Animal Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, August 26th at 5 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Burke County Services Building, 110 N. Green St. in Morganton, NC (Door E).  A portion of this meeting will be devo...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/20/2020

August 20, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1919 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Absentee / Vote by Mail Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I request an absentee ballot?

A: Call our office at 828-764-9010. We will verify that you are registered to vote and that your address is correct. We will then send you a request form in the mail. Fill that out and return it to us.

Q: I received a...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/19/2020

August 19, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1892 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Press Release 8/19/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

August 19, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Thirty-first Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/17/2020

August 17, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1858 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/15/2020

August 15, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1835 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/14/2020

August 14, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1823 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/13/2020

August 13, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1809 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/12/2020

August 12, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1795 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Press Release 8/12/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

August 12, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Two More Deaths

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public He...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/11/2020

August 11, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1789 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/10/2020

August 10, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1774 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/8/2020

August 8, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1750 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/7/2020

August 7, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1738 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of...

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...

Notice of Public Hearing

BURKE COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERSNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGAugust 18, 2020 – 6:00 P.M.

The Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on August 18, 2020 in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Burke Co. Servi...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/6/2020

August 6, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1722 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of...

Notice of Public Hearing

BURKE COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERSNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGAugust 18, 2020 – 6:00 P.M.

The Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on August 18, 2020 in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Burke County Se...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/5/2020

August 5, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1698 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of...

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...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/4/2020

August 4, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1680 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/3/2020

August 3, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1672 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of...

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...

Burke County Press Release 7/30/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

July 30, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Twenty-eighth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public ...

Burke County Press Release 7/30/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

July 30, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Twenty-seventh Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/29/2020

July 29, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1557 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Notice of Special (pre-agenda) Virtual Meeting

BURKE COUNTYNOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED PRE-AGENDA MEETINGNOTICE OF SPECIAL VIRTUAL PRE-AGENDA MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Burke County Board of Commissioners’ regularly scheduled pre-agenda meeting on August 4, 2020...

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...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/28/2020

July 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1535 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Press Release 7/28/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

July 28, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Twenty-sixth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public H...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/27/2020

July 27, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1524 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/25/2020

July 25, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1478 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/24/2020

July 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1452 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/23/2020

July 23, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1438 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/22/2020

July 22, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1410 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/21/2020

July 21, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1368 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Press Release 7/21/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

July 21, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Twenty-fifth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public H...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/20/2020

July 20, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1327 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Notice of Special Virtual Meeting

Burke County Media Briefing 7/18/2020

July 18, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1311 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Press Release 7/18/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

July 18, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Twenty-fourth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public ...

Burke County Press Release 7/17/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

July 17, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Twenty-third Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public H...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/16/2020

July 16, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1288 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Press Release 7/16/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

July 16, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Twenty-second Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public ...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/15/2020

July 15, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1280 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

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...

Notice of Special (Regular) Virtual Meeting

BURKE COUNTYNOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGNOTICE OF SPECIAL VIRTUAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Burke County Board of Commissioners’ regularly scheduled meeting on July 21, 2020 at 6 p.m. in the County Board Roo...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/14/2020

July 14, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1248 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Public Notice of Resolution Supporting Expansion of No Wake Zone

BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSPUBLIC NOTICERESOLUTION SUPPORTING EXPANSION OF NO WAKE ZONELAKE JAMES

Notice is hereby given that the Burke County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution requesting the NC Wildlife Resources Commission to expa...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/13/2020

July 13, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1232 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/12/2020

July 12, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1210 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/11/2020

July 11, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1199 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/10/2020

July 10, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1180 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Notice Of Virtual Zoom Public Hearings

BURKE COUNTY 

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL ZOOM PUBLIC HEARINGS

JULY 21, 2020, 6:00 PM

JULY 23, 2020 10 AM

The Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold virtual public hearings at 6:00 p.m. on July 21, 2020 and on July 23, 2020 at 10 a.m. via Zoom, a virtua...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/9/2020

July 9, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1133 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of t...

Burke County Press Release 7/9/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

July 9, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Twenty-first Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public He...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/8/2020

July 8, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1116 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of t...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/7/2020

July 7, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1101 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of t...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/6/2020

July 6, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1093 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of t...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/3/2020

July 3, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1076 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of t...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/1/2020

July 1, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1048 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of 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...

Notice of Special Virtual Meeting

NOTICE OF SPECIAL VIRTUAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a VIRTUAL special meeting via Zoom on July 7, 2020 at 4 p.m. or shortly thereafter pending completion of the 3 p.m. pre-agenda meeting....

Burke County Media Briefing 6/30/2020

June 30, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1026 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

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.

Notice of Special (pre-agenda) Virtual Meeting

BURKE COUNTYNOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGNOTICE OF SPECIAL VIRTUAL MEETING 

Notice is hereby given that the Burke County Board of Commissioners’ regularly scheduled pre-agenda meeting on July 7, 2020 at 3 p.m. in ...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/29/2020

June 29, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1016 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/27/2020

June 27, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 997 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of t...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/26/2020

June 26, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 976 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of t...

Burke County Press Release 6/26/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

June 26, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Twentieth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public Heal...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/25/2020

June 25, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 962 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of t...

Burke County Press Release 6/25/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

June 25, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Governor Cooper’s Safer At Home Phase 2 Extended

Yesterday Governo...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/24/2020

June 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 948 positive cases

• Para español llama al 764-9150 y presiona el nú...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/23/2020

June 23, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

•Burke County is currently at 932 positive cases.

• Para español llama al 764-9150 y presiona el nú...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/22/2020

June 22, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is holding at 894 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All pos...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/20/2020

June 20, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is holding at 873 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All pos...

2020 06 19 Amendment SOE Outdoor Activities

The Declaration of a State of Emergency as amended by the Amendments of March 27, 2020 and May 1, 2020, and by this Amendment, shall remain in full force and effect.

Official document available for download on this post.

Burke County Media Briefing 6/19/2020

June 19, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is holding at 862 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All pos...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/18/2020

June 18, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is holding at 853 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All pos...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/17/2020

June 17, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is holding at 842 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All pos...

Burke County Press Release 6/17/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

June 17, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Nineteenth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public Hea...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/16/2020

June 16, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is holding at 834 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All pos...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/15/2020

June 15, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is holding at 816 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All pos...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/14/2020

June 14, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is holding at 802 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All pos...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/13/2020

June 13, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 802 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All p...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/12/2020

June 12, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 786 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All p...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/11/2020

June 11, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 763 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All p...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/10/2020

June 10, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 737 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All p...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/9/2020

June 9, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 710 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/8/2020

June 8, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 684 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Notice of Budget Public Meeting

A public hearing on the recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 6 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as persons may be heard) in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Burke Co. Services Building, 110 N. Green S...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/7/2020

June 7, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 548 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/6/2020

June 6, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 537 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Press Release 6/6/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

June 6, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Eighteenth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public Heal...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/5/2020

June 5, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 532 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Press Release 6/5/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

June 5, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Seventeenth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public Hea...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/4/2020

June 4, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 514 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Annual Water Quality Reports

BURKE COUNTY ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORTS

The 2019 Annual Water Quality Reports/Consumer Confidence Reports for the County of Burke water systems are available. These reports contain important information about the source and quality of drinking water supp...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/3/2020

June 3, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 497 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/2/2020

June 2, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 464 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Press Release 6/2/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

June 1, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Cindy Biddix, Psalms/Solid Rock Family Medicine

Community COVID-19 Antibody and COVID-19 Testing

Morganton, NC–Fr...

Notice of Special (Regular Budget) Virtual Meeting

Burke County Media Briefing 6/1/2020

June 1, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 451 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Press Release 6/1/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

June 1, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Sixteenth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public Healt...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/30/2020

May 30, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 409 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/29/2020

May 29, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 386 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

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...

Notice of Special (pre-agenda) Virtual Meeting

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING

NOTICE OF SPECIAL VIRTUAL MEETING 

Notice is hereby given that the Burke County Board of Commissioners’ regularly scheduled pre-agenda meeting on June 2, 2020 at 3 p.m. in the County B...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/28/2020

May 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 371 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Press Release 5/28/2020

May 28, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Director of Emergency Management

Eastern Burke County Drive Thru COVID-19 Testing

Morganton, NC– Wednesday, June 3, the Burke Coun...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/27/2020

May 27, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 341 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/26/2020

May 26, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 327 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Press Release 5/26/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

May 26, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Cindy Biddix, Psalms/Solid Rock Family Medicine

Community COVID-19 Antibody and COVID-19 Testing

Morganton, NC–Fr...

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...

Notice of Special (Regular Budget) Virtual Meeting

Senior Center Open By Appointment Only

Beginning May 11th - Burke County Senior Centers in Morganton and Hildebran will open by appointment only for Medicare SHIIP counseling, Information and Referral Services, and limited computer access. All other activities, classes and programming have bee...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/25/2020

May 25, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 320 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/23/2020

May 23, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 270 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/22/2020

May 22, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 259 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

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.

Burke County Press Release 5/22/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

May 22, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Fifteenth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public Healt...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/21/2020

May 21, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 251 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/20/2020

May 20, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 218 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Press Release 5/20/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

May 20, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Cindy Biddix, Psalms/Solid Rock Family Medicine

Antibody and COVID-19 Testing Location Change

Morganton, NC – Due...

Notice of Budget Public hearing - June 16, 2020

BURKE COUNTY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

JUNE 16, 2020 – 6 P.M.

The Burke County Manager presented the recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. A copy o...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/19/2020

May 19, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 211 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Notice of Special (Regular Budget) Virtual Meeting

Burke County Media Briefing 5/18/2020

May 18, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 203 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/15/2020

May 15, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 188 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

NOTICE OF 24-HOUR EXTENSION TO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS ON AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE PACKAGE

NOTICE OF 24-HOUR EXTENSION TO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTSON AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE PACKAGE FOR PROJECT REFRESH

Session Law 2020-3 (HB 704), allows written comments on the subject of the public hearing held at a remote (electronic) 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 2,711 sq. ft. of real property located at 130 Ammons Drive...

Notice of Special (Regular) Virtual Meeting

Burke County Media Briefing 5/14/2020

May 14, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 175 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Water Services Maintenance

During the month of June 2020, Burke County General Services Water Sewer Department will be servicing the county water tanks. This maintenance may affect water service and result in low water pressure for Burke County water customers at certain locations ...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/13/2020

May 13, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 162 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Press Release 5/13/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

May 13, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Fourteenth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public Heal...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/12/2020

May 12, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 148 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/11/2020

May 11, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 145 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Press Release 5/11/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

May 11, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Two More Deaths

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public Healt...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/8/2020

May 8, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 128 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All pos...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/7/2020

May 7, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 126 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All pos...

Notice of Public Hearing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE PROJECT REFRESHMAY 19, 2020 – 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 thereafter a...

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a VIRTUAL public hearing at 6:00 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as persons may be heard) on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, to give consideration and approval of expending public funds to a...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/6/2020

May 6, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 119 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All pos...

Burke County Press Release 5/6/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

May 6, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Eleventh Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public Health ...

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...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/5/2020

May 5, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 114 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All pos...

Burke County Press Release 5/4/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

May 4, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Tenth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public Health was...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/2/2020

May 2, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 108 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases are...

Burke County Press Release 5/1/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

May 1, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Ninth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public Health is ...

Amendment of COVID-19 State of Emergency Declaration Concerning Certain Short-term Rental Facilities

Amendment of COVID-19 State of Emergency Declaration

Concerning Certain Short-term Rental Facilities

Declared this 1st day of May 2020.

Burke County Media Briefing 5/1/2020

May 1, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 106 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases are...

Notice of Special (pre-agenda) Virtual Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Burke County Board of Commissioners’ regular pre-agenda meeting scheduled for May 5, 2020 at 3 p.m. in the County Board Room, 110 N. Green Street in Morganton is canceled.

Notice is hereby given that the Burke Coun...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/30/2020

April 30, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 104 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases ...

Burke County Press Release 4/30/2020

April 30, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Public Information Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Community Resources Needed During COVID-19

The Burke County Emergency Operations Center has a community resource coordinator who has been invol...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/29/2020

April 29, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 99 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/28/2020

April 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 97 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/27/2020

April 27, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 90 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/25/2020

April 25, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 88 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/24/2020

April 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 87 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/23/2020

April 23, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently holding at 83 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/22/2020

April 22, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 83 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/21/2020

April 21, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 78 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/20/2020

April 20, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 76 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/19/2020

April 19, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 71 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Burke County Press Release Sixth Death 4/19/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 19, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Sixth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public Health ...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/18/2020

April 18, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 68 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/17/2020

April 17, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 66 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/16/2020

April 16, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 64 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Instructions: BOC Meeting Participation & How to Submit Public Comments

Notice of Special Virtual Board Meeting

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR MEETINGNOTICE OF SPECIAL VIRTUAL MEETING BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Notice is hereby given that the Burke County Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting scheduled for April 21, 2020 at 6 p.m. in the Coun...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/15/2020

April 15, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 63 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/14/2020

April 14, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is holding at 60 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases are...

Burke County Press Release 4/14/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 14, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Fourth Death

Morganton, NC: Public Health was notified...

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 ...

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...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/13/2020

April 13, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is reporting 60 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases are ...

Burn Ban Lifted

Date: April 13, 2020

To: Burke County Residents / Fire and Emergency Service Personnel From: Michael Willis, Fire Marshal

Re: Local Burn Ban Lifted

Effective 13 April 2020 at 12:00 pm, the burning ban for Burke County has been lifted. Permits will now be iss...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/11/2020

April 11, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is reporting 57 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases are ...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/10/2020

April 10, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is reporting 54 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases are ...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/9/2020

April 9, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is reporting 42 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases are i...

Burke County Offices Closed for Good Friday

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

Official Burning Ban

Due to hazardous forest fire conditions, Commissioner Troxler issued an order to cancel all burning permits and prohibit open burning for many Western North Carolina counties including Burke. The order is effective from April 3, 2020 at 5 pm and will rema...

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 ...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/8/2020

April 8, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is reporting 34 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases are i...

Burke County Press Release 4/7/2020 Second Death Report

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 7, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Second Death

Morganton, NC: Public Health was notified ...

Burning Ban Information

Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits for the following counties in western North Carolina: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Cat...

The Red Cross is Recruiting

Burke County Media Briefing 4/7/2020

April 7, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is reporting 29 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases are i...

Burke County Press Release 4/6/2020

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 6, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Confirms Twenty-eight Cases of COVID-19

Morganton, NC: The Bur...

NCDHHS To Provide Financial Support to Essential Workers and Child Care Providers

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is providing financial assistance to help essential workers afford child care and bonuses to child care teachers and staff who provide care during the COVID-19 crisis.

Burke County News Release 4/4/20 First COVID-19 Related Death

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 4, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Sadly Reports First Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Unified C...

Burke County Press Release 4/5/2020

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 5, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Confirms Twenty-three Cases of COVID-19

Morganton, NC: The Bur...

Burke County Press Release 4/6/2020

April 6, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health DirectorLisa Moore, Burke County Public Information OfficerMichael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Confirms Twenty-eight Cases of COVID-19

Morganton, NC: The Burke County Health Director was noti...

Burke County Public Service Announcement

Public Service message from Johnnie W. Carswell (Chair), Scott Mulwee (Vice Chair) and Lisa Moore (Public Health Educator II).

COVID-19 Triage Plus: Patient Information and Support Line

COVID-19 Triage Plus

Patient Information and Support Line

1-877-490-6642

7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Seven days a week

The COVID-19 pandemic is putting a tremendous strain on you, the people on the front-line in efforts to control the pandemic. Community Care of N...

Burke County Press Release 4/3/2020

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 3, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Confirms Thirteen Cases of COVID-19

Morganton, NC: The Burke C...

BOC April 7, 2020 Pre-Agenda / Special Meetings Held Virtually

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...

Burke County Press Release 4/2/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 2, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Confirms Nine Cases of COVID-19

Morganton, NC: The Burke County...

Notice of Special Virtual Meeting: April 7, 2020

Burke County Press Release 3/31/20

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

March 31, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Confirms Six Cases of COVID-19

Morganton, NC: The Burke County...

Burke County Press Release 4/1/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 1, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Confirms Eight Cases of COVID-19

Morganton, NC: The Burke Count...

Newest State Guidance and Control Measures

Per the newest State guidance for March 29:

• North Carolina now has widespread community spread of COVID-19 therefore they are moving to a different phase of response efforts and is further increasing the population-based community reduction strategies.
• The ...

Burke County Press Release 3/30/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

March 30, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Confirms Five Cases of COVID-19

Morganton, NC: The Burke Count...

Burke County State of Emergency Proclamation 3.27.2020

Whereas, COVID-19 is a serious communicable disease that can result in serious illness or death and is a new strain of coronavirus previously unidentified in humans which can spread from person to person

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing 3/26/20

March 26, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• The health department has tested approximately 78 individuals with continual daily testing as testing mater...

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing 3/27/20

March 27, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• The health department has tested approximately 78 individuals with continual daily testing as testing materials are available

&...

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing 3/28/20

March 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County has tested approximately 83 individuals through the state lab and Carolinas Healthcare System Blue Ridge with con...

FAQ For North Carolina's Stay At Home Order

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Frequently Asked Questions for North Carolina’s Stay At Home Order

March 27, 2020

On Friday, March 27, 2020 Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 121, ordering North Carolinians to remain in their homes except for performing essential work a...

Governor Cooper Announces Texting Tool To Access Food For Children

Read on...

Burke County Cares Facebook Group

Burke County Cares is a Facebook group that has been organized to offer non-emergency assistance during the COVID-19 situation. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact this group.

From the description page of the group: "This group has b...

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing 3/25/20

March 25, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• The health department has tested approximately 73individuals with continual daily testing as testing materials are available

&a...

COVID-19 Burke County YouTube Videos

https://youtu.be/blDZjtwEB1Y (Signs and Symptoms of COVID-19)

https://youtu.be/ALcYqPCfW1g (Prevention)

https://youtu.be/gxkRo0nZwW0 (Social Distancing Out In Public)

https://youtu.be/Qqw-RfZaT8I (NC 211 and Community Resources)

COVID-19 Informational Media

Please view the videos listed for important COVID-19 tips and info.

• Signs and Symptoms - https://youtu.be/blDZjtwEB1Y
• Prevention – https://youtu.be/ALcYqPCfW1g
• Social Distancing When Out In Public – https://youtu.be/gxkRo0nZwW0
• NC 211 and ...

March 25 2020 Chairman Carswell's Press Brief Statement

NC COVID-19 Update: Stay Home, Save Lives

Updated Guidance From The State and CDC

People with Mild Symptoms Should Stay Home

Ban on Written Burn Permits

Information from the Fire Marshal, until further notice no written burn permits will be issued statewide.

Burn permits can still be obtained through the Forest Service website located at https://www.ncforestservice.gov/burn_permits/burn_permits_main.htm

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing 3/24/20

March 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• To date, there are no positive cases in Burke County

• The health department has tested approximately 66 individuals w...

Press Briefing Scheduled for 1 PM

Today we are having an in-person press briefing at 1 PM. Please feel free to view the live stream on our YouTube Channel.

Burke County's First Positive COVID-19 Case Press Release

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

March 24, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County’s First Positive COVID-19 Case

Morganton, NC: At 6pm...

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

March 23, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• To date, there are no positive cases in Burke County 
• The health department has tested approximatel...

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

March 21, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• To date, there are no positive cases in Burke County

• The health department has tested approximately 47 individuals w...

Updated High-Risk Category for COVID-19

As of Monday, March 23rd, the CDC has updated the high-risk category for COVID-19 to include:

-Those age 65 (+)

-Those living in long-term care facilities/ nursing homes

-Those with chronic conditions like lung disease, diabetes, asthma, heart disease, etc.

-...

Notice of Cancellation