Posted on: April 15, 2021
NCDHHS is working with NCDOR to share information about the 2020 NC Extra Credit Grant. Please consider sharing the following information and flyer with those in your communities who may still be eligible to apply for a COVID-19 relief payment.
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 15, 2021
The regular meeting of the Burke County Animal Advisory Board will be held on Wednesday, April 21th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Burke Co. Services Building, 110 N. Green Street in Mor...
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Animal Services
Posted on: April 13, 2021
Burke County’s Response to COVID-19
• Burke County is currently at 9843 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of the cases, please go visit the https://www.burkenc.org/dashboard webpage...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 12, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts
April 12, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150
COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 9, 2021
The Fonta Flora Trail segments between Harris Whisnant Road and Lake James State Park are open for hiking and biking (the highlighted section on the map).
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Fonta Flora State Trail
Posted on: April 9, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts
April 9, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150
COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19
Burke County’s Response to COVID-19
• Burke County is currently a...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 9, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts
April 9, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150
COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19
Burke County’s Response to COVID-19
- Burke County is currently at 9825 posi...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 9, 2021
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
April 9, 2021
Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director
Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer
Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director
Burke County Reports One Hundred Fiftieth Death
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 9, 2021
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Burke County Planning Board will hold a Public Meeting at 5:30 PM on April 22, 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 take ...
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Public Notices
Posted on: April 8, 2021
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
April 8, 2021
Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director
Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer
Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director
Burke County Reports One Hundred Forty-ninth Death
Morganton, NC: Burke Coun...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 8, 2021
BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
APRIL 20, 2021
6:00 PM
The Burke Co. Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on April 20, 2021 in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Burke Co. Services Building located at 110 N...
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Public Notices
Posted on: April 8, 2021
BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
APRIL 20, 2021
6:00 PM
The Burke Co. Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on April 20, 2021 in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Burke Co. Services Building located at 110 N...
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Public Notices
Posted on: April 8, 2021
BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
APRIL 20, 2021
6:00 PM
The Burke Co. Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on April 20, 2021 in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Burke Co. Services Building located at 110 N...
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Public Notices
Posted on: April 7, 2021
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...
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Public Notices
Posted on: April 7, 2021
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
April 6, 2021
Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director
Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer
Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director
Burke County Reports One Hundred Forty-eighth Death
Morganton, NC: Burke Cou...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 5, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts
April 5, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150
COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19
Burke County’s Response to COVID-19
• Burke County is currently a...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 2, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts
April 2, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150
COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19
Burke County’s Response to COVID-19
• Burke County is currently a...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: March 30, 2021
Burke County offices will be closed on Friday, April 2, 2021 in observance of Good Friday.
County Administration
Posted on: March 30, 2021
ANYONE over the age of 16 interested in a COVID vaccine are eligible to schedule an appointment for the clinic on Wednesday, March 31 from 8:30am – 7:30pm while appointments last.
To schedule your appointment, you can call 828-358-4454 or schedul...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: March 29, 2021
Calling all essential workers that are still looking to get a COVID-19 vaccination. The Burke County Vaccination Team will be hosting two clinics for those essential workers still in need of a vaccination. The clinics will be held on W...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: March 26, 2021
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Burke County Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Meeting at 5:30 PM on April 13, 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 ...
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Public Notices
Posted on: March 25, 2021
Notice is hereby given in accordance with NCGS 160A-272, that the Burke County Commissioners will consider a 25-year lease agreement for 12.5 – 15 acres of real property located at Lake James, 1025 Eagle’s Nest Way in Morganton at a re...
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Public Notices
Posted on: March 22, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts
March 22, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150
COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19
Burke County’s Response to COVID-19
• Burke County is currently ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: March 19, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts
March 19, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150
COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19
Burke County’s Response to COVID-19
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: March 18, 2021
The Duke Energy Foundation will be announcing two special programs: the Hometown Revitalization Grant Program and the Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Program this spring. Please see the information below for more information and visit
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County Administration
Posted on: March 17, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts
March 17, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150
COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19
Burke County’s Response to COVID-19
• Burke County is currently ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: March 16, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts
March 16, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150
COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19
Burke County’s Response to COVID-19
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: March 16, 2021
To ensure water quality, the Water Sewer Department is in the process of flushing lines during the months of March and April. Please open faucets and allow water flow to clear any discoloration.
Water & Sewer
Posted on: March 15, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 15, 2021
COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing
COVID-19 Information Contacts
Public Information Line: 828-764-9150
Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19
Burke County’s Response to COVID-19
• Burke County is currently at ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: March 11, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts
March 11, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150
COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19
Burke County’s Response to COVID-19
• Burke County is currently ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: March 9, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts
March 9, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150
COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19
Burke County’s Response to COVID-19
• Burke County is currently a...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: March 8, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts
March 8, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150
COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19
Burke County’s Response to COVID-19
• Burke County is currently a...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: March 8, 2021
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
March 8, 2021
Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director
Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer
Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director
Burke County Reports Three Additional Deaths
Morganton, NC: Burke County Pub...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: March 5, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts
March 5, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150
COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19
Burke County’s Response to COVID-19
• Burke County is currently a...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: March 5, 2021
The Burke County WIC department would greatly appreciate anyone who has received WIC services during the COVID-19 pandemic to partake in this survey.
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Health Department
Posted on: March 4, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts
March 4, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150
COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19
Burke County’s Response to COVID-19
• Burke County is currently a...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: March 4, 2021
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
March 4, 2021
Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director
Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer
Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director
Burke County Reports One Hundred Forty-third Death
Morganton, NC: Burke Coun...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: March 3, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts
March 3, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150
COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19
Burke County’s Response to COVID-19
• Burke County is currently a...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: March 3, 2021
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
March 3, 2021
Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director
Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer
Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director
Burke County Reports Two Additional Deaths
Morganton, NC: Burke County Publi...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: March 3, 2021
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has begun mailing enrollment packets statewide and launched new resources for beneficiaries as it prepares for NC Medicaid Managed Care Open Enrollment which begins on Mar. 15, 2021. Beneficiaries...
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County Administration
Posted on: March 2, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts
March 2, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150
COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19
Burke County’s Response to COVID-19
• Burke County is currently a...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: March 1, 2021
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a special joint meeting with the Hickory City Council on March 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Hickory Regiona...
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Public Notices
Posted on: March 1, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Information Contacts
March 1, 2021 Public Information Line: 828-764-9150
COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing Website: www.burkenc.org/COVID-19
Burke County’s Response to COVID-19
• Burke County is currently a...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 23, 2021
The price of mulch at the John’s River Waste Management Facility located at 2500 Marsh Trail in Morganton has been reduced through April 30, 2021. Any size pickup truck is $5.00 per load and trailers and large trucks are $10.00 per sco...
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County Administration
Posted on: February 22, 2021
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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 22, 2021
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
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 22, 2021
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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 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
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 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
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 18, 2021
Burke County offices will be operating on a one-hour delay for Thursday, February 18, 2021. County offices will open at 9:00 a.m. Offices remain open for Exempt employees or they have the option to use annual leave.
County Administration
Posted on: February 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 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
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 11, 2021
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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 5, 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
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Health Department
Posted on: February 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 4, 2021
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....
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Public Notices
Posted on: February 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: February 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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 ...
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Health Department
Posted on: January 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 21, 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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.
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 15, 2021
Burke County offices will be closed Monday, January 18, 2021 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
County Administration
Posted on: January 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 9, 2021
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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 8, 2021
Burke County offices will be operating on a two-hour delay for Friday January 8th, 2021. County offices will open at 10:00 a.m. Offices remain open for Exempt employees or they have the option to use annual leave.
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County Administration
Posted on: January 7, 2021
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...
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Public Notices
Posted on: January 7, 2021
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...
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Public Notices
Posted on: January 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 4, 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: January 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 31, 2020
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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 30, 2020
Burke County offices will be closed Friday, January 1, 2021 in observance of New Year’s Day. We hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year!
The Burke County Landfill and Convenience Sites will remain open on January 1, 2021.&am...
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County Administration
Posted on: December 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 21, 2020
Burke County offices will be closed December 24 - 28 for Christmas. County offices will also be closed on January 1, 2021 in observance of New Year’s Day.
The Burke County Landfill and Convenience Sites will be closed December 24-25 and...
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County Administration
Posted on: December 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 19, 2020
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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 16, 2020
Notice of Recessed Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Burke County Board of Commissioners will meet in recessed session at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. The meeting will be held electronically via Zoom to reduce the spread of the Coro...
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Public Notices
Posted on: December 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: December 2, 2020
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...
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Public Notices
Posted on: December 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: November 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: November 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: November 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: November 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: November 24, 2020
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 ...
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Emergency Communications - 911
Posted on: November 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: November 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: November 24, 2020
Burke County offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, in observance of Thanksgiving.
The Burke County landfill and convenience sites will be closed on Thursday, November 26, and will resume normal business hours o...
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County Administration
Posted on: November 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: November 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: November 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: November 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: November 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: November 17, 2020
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....
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Public Notices
Posted on: November 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: November 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: November 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: November 12, 2020
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
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Public Notices
Posted on: November 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: November 10, 2020
Burke County offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
County Administration
Posted on: November 9, 2020
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...
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Public Notices
Posted on: November 9, 2020
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...
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Public Notices
Posted on: November 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: November 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: November 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: November 5, 2020
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...
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Public Notices
Posted on: November 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: November 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: November 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: November 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: November 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: November 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: November 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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:...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 7, 2020
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...
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Information Technology
Posted on: October 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 5, 2020
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...
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Community Spotlights
Posted on: October 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: October 2, 2020
The last year has been full of changes for Burke County’s animals. On August 5, 2019, the former Burke County Animal Control Shelter changed hands from the Sherriff’s Department to the County Manager and is now being operated by non-sw...
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County Administration
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 30, 2020
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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 24, 2020
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...
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Health Department
Posted on: September 24, 2020
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...
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Health Department
Posted on: September 23, 2020
The issues with county phones have been resolved. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
County Administration
Posted on: September 23, 2020
We have exciting news to share. Following the most recent pandemic recovery legislation, signed by the Governor last week, the NC Rural Center continues to support our state’s small businesses and family farms in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic through ...
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County Administration
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 15, 2020
Due to a water main break, water customers in the George Hildebran area may experience low water pressure this afternoon and tonight. We anticipate the break will be fixed by 6:00 p.m. However, water pressure may not be fully restored until late tonight d...
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County Administration
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 11, 2020
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...
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Public Notices
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 3, 2020
Burke County offices will be closed Monday, September 7, 2020 in observance of Labor Day. The Burke County landfill and convenience sites will operate on a normal schedule.
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County Administration
Posted on: September 3, 2020
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...
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Public Notices
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: September 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 27, 2020
With school now underway, many working parents are facing the added stress of finding a safe place for their children during the day that can also support their remote learning. The good news is that there is ample licensed child care available across the...
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County Administration
Posted on: August 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 24, 2020
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...
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Public Notices
Posted on: August 21, 2020
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...
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Public Notices
Posted on: August 21, 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 19, 2020
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...
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Board of Elections
Posted on: August 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 7, 2020
Below is information from NC Hometown Strong:
Friday, August 7, 2020
Dear Hometown Strong Partners -
Sharing the application opening for the NC Department of Commerce’s new Job Retention grant program. Governor Cooper signed the statutory authoriza...
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County Administration
Posted on: August 6, 2020
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...
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Public Notices
Posted on: August 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 5, 2020
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...
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Public Notices
Posted on: August 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 5, 2020
SPECIAL UPDATE: CENSUS TIMELINE SHORTENEDEND OF SELF-RESPONSE AND DATA COLLECTION IS NOW SEPTEMBER 30th 4 MILLION NORTH CAROLINIANS STILL NEED TO BE COUNTED
As you may have heard, there have been additional developments with the 2020 Census and th...
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County Administration
Posted on: August 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: August 3, 2020
To coincide with the opening of schools, all locations of the Burke County Public Library will resume a regular operating schedule beginning Monday, August 17. Hours for each site will be as follows:
Operating under the Governor’s Phase 2 guideli...
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County Administration
Posted on: July 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 29, 2020
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...
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Public Notices
Posted on: July 28, 2020
Burke County Board of Social Services
Applications are being accepted for an appointment to the Burke Co. Board of Social Services. The 5-member county board of social services has the following duties and responsibilities:
(1) To selec...
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County Administration
Posted on: July 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 15, 2020
North Carolina State IT Department and Broadband Office Announce Broadband Survey and Encourage Statewide Participation
Raleigh, N.C. – Secretary of N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) and State Chief Information Officer T...
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County Administration
Posted on: July 15, 2020
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...
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Public Notices
Posted on: July 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 14, 2020
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...
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Public Notices
Posted on: July 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 9, 2020
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...
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Public Notices
Posted on: July 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: July 1, 2020
To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to adhere to social distancing recommendations, beginning on Monday, July 6, 2020, all District Criminal Courts will take place at the Burke County Conference Center, located at 2128 S. Sterling Street in Morganton (t...
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County Administration
Posted on: July 1, 2020
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....
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Public Notices
Posted on: June 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 30, 2020
Burke County offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, 2020 in observance of Independence Day.
County Administration
Posted on: June 30, 2020
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 ...
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Public Notices
Posted on: June 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 8, 2020
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...
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Public Notices
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 3, 2020
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...
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Water & Sewer
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: June 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 29, 2020
The Chief Justice of the NC Supreme Court has determined that "catastrophic conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have existed and continue to exist in all counties of this state." Court Operations are now being expanded beyond the eme...
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County Administration
Posted on: May 29, 2020
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...
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Public Notices
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 26, 2020
Notice is hereby given that the Burke County Board of Commissioners’ regularly scheduled budget meeting on May 28, 2020 at 2 p.m. in the County Board Room, 110 N. Green Street in Morganton is canceled.
Notice is hereby given that the Burke County...
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County Administration
Posted on: May 26, 2020
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...
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Senior Services
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 22, 2020
Burke County offices will be closed Monday, May 25th, 2020 in observance of Memorial Day.
County Administration
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 20, 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...
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Public Notices
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 15, 2020
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 ...
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Board of Commissioners
Posted on: May 15, 2020
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...
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Public Notices
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 13, 2020
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 ...
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Water & Sewer
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 7, 2020
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...
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Public Notices
Posted on: May 7, 2020
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...
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Public Notices
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 6, 2020
Beginning on Friday May 8, 2020, two rough boxes will be open per convenience center. The boxes will be separate in order to promote social distancing and for the health and safety of Burke County citizens and staff. When the rough boxes are full, site at...
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County Administration
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 5, 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 2, 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: May 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 30, 2020
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...
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Public Notices
Posted on: April 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 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 ...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 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...
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Coronavirus Updates
Posted on: April 16, 2020
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...
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Public Notices
Posted on: April 11, 2019
About the Fonta Flora State Trail
The Fonta Flora State Trail (FFST) is a recreation facility that provides an unparalleled experience for people of all ages and abilities. The long term vision for the Trail is to connect Downtown Asheville with Downtown M...
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