Horse Fostering and Adoption Interest Form

We have created a horse fostering and/or adoption interest form.

2023 Intent to Lease Real Property - History Museum Garage

Notice is hereby given in accordance with NCGS 160A-272, that the Burke County Board of Commissioners intends to lease real property located at 203 W. Meeting Street in Morganton, NC, further identified by PIN # 2703263009,

Invocation for 2023 Commissioner Meetings

The Burke County Board of Commissioners is seeking local pastors, preachers, fathers, rabbis, and other heads of religious organizations to participate in regular board meetings by opening the proceedings with an invocation. The Board meets at 6:00 p.m. o...

Meeting Notice - Board of Elections

The Burke County Board of Elections will have a special called meeting at the Board of Elections office at 2128 S. Sterling Street, Morganton, NC 28655 on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 2:00pm. 

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Meeting Notice - Board of Elections

The Burke County Board of Elections will have a scheduled Provisional and Supplemental Absentee meeting at the Board of Elections office at 2128 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC 28655 on Thursday, November 16th, 2023 at 5:00 pm.

Meeting Notice - Board of Elections

The Burke County Board of Elections will have their regular scheduled monthly meeting at the Board of Elections office at 2128 S Sterling St., Morganton, NC 28655 on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 at 10:00 AM.

Meeting Notice - Board of Elections

The Burke County Board of Elections will have two scheduled meetings at the Board of Elections office at 2128 S. Sterling St., Morganton, NC 28655

Absentee Meeting Notice

The Burke County Board of Elections will meet at the Board of Elections office at 2128 S. Sterling St., Morganton, NC 28655 on Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 at 9:00 am.

Notice - Elections Office

The Burke County Board of Elections Office will be open on a regular schedule Tuesday October 24, 2023.

Elections Office Closed

Due to sickness and an abundance of caution for the staff and citizens, the Burke County Board of Elections office will be closed on Monday, October 23, 2023.

Press Release - Board of Elections

The Burke County Board of Elections announces that Director Debbie Mace will be temporarily absent due to a health condition. We understand the concern this may raise in our community, but we want to assure you that our office is fully committed to

Board of Elections Emergency Meeting

The Burke County Board of Elections will meet on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 10:00am in an emergency meeting.

Meeting Cancellation - October 3rd Absentee Meeting

The Absentee Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 3^rd has been cancelled.

November 7th 2023 Municipal Election

Registered voters in the town of Drexel, Glen Alpine, Valdese, Longview, Connelly Springs, Rhodhiss, Morganton and Hickory may vote in the November 7th, 2023, Municipal Election.

BOE - Notice of Closed Meeting

The Burke County Board of Elections will hold a closed session meeting on Thursday, May 18th @ 10:00a.m. in the board room to make a decision on a personnel issue.

Board of Election Special Called Meeting

The Burke County Board of Elections will conduct a special called meeting on Thursday, March 30^th @ 10:00a.m. This meeting will be held at the Board of Election Office @ 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss & ...

2050 MTP & CTP Public Meetings

The Metropolitan Transportation Plan, or MTP, is a plan that documents the region’s vision for the future and establishes goals, objectives, and transportation priorities over the next 20+ years to help achieve that vision.

Short Term Rental Revision

Burke County Short-Term Rental Revision

Burke County Community Development is announcing the revision of the Short-Term Rental Ordinance. The current Short-Term Rental Ordinance was adopted on June 15, 2021, as part of the county wide revision of the Burke...

Short Term Rentals

Burke County Community Development is announcing the revision of the Short-Term Rental Ordinance. The current Short-Term Rental Ordinance was adopted on June 15, 2021, as part of the county wide revision of the Burke County Zoning Ordinance.

NC Foothills Experience

Quality of Life – it’s what everyone wants. And in the heart of the North Carolina Foothills, nestled between Charlotte, Asheville and the Appalachian mountains, there is a region that offers it in abundance.

• Job seekers & current r...

Blueprint Burke Update

The Community Development Office of Burke County is updating the Blueprint Burke - Strategic Land Use Plan (Blueprint Burke Plan) in order to reflect current community data and adjust the future land use map which is an important component for the plan.

Th...

Burke County Offices Closed for Independence Day

Burke County offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The Burke County landfill and convenience sites will also be closed.

Burke County Offices Closed for Memorial Day

Burke County Offices Closed for Good Friday

Gov. Cooper Announces NCDIT Listening Tour on Closing Digital Divide

Please see below for information from the North Carolina Department of Information Technology: 

Governor Roy Cooper announced the N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) will host a statewide listening tour focused on closing the digital...

Invitation - Meet the new County Manager

Everyone is cordially invited to meet the new Burke County Manager, Brian Epley, on Feb. 15th, from 3 to 5 p.m., in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 110 N. Green Street in Morganton!

Burke County Offices Closed for MLK Day

Burke County offices will be closed in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 16, 2023. The Burke County landfill and convenience sites will operate on a normal schedule.

Burke County Office Closed in Observation of New Year's Day

Burke County offices will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2023 in observation of New Year's Day. The landfill and convenience sites will operate on a normal schedule. We hope everyone has a happy and safe new year!

Burke County Offices Closed for Christmas

Press Release - Burn Ban to Rescind 11/22/23 at 5PM

Morganton, NC – NC Department of Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has announced that effective at 5:00 pm on November 22, 2023, the open burning restrictions will be lifted.

Press Release - Burn Ban

The Burke County Fire Marshals Office urges residents to refrain from any outside burning until our region receives significant rainfall. Our entire region has not seen any significant rainfall for several weeks with none expected in the

Trail Segment Closure: Mountains to Sea and Fonta Flora Connector

The Mountains to Sea and Fonta Flora connector trail will be closed in the Linville River Tract while the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission conducts forest management restoration projects starting October 30, 2023. The connector trail in this a...

Service Disruption - Software Updates

The GIS website will be undergoing software updates on Monday (10-30-2023) and will be out of service at various times.

Online Bill Pay Updates

Water and Sewer utility payments will move to a new processor on May 1, 2023. Any online accounts and/or scheduled online payments will need to be setup again on the new system. EFT payments should not be affected by this change. Please visit https://www....

Notice of Public Meeting - Planning Board

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

The Burke County Planning Board will hold a Public Meeting at 5:30 PM on December 7, 2023, in the Commissioners Meeting Room/County Services Building located at 110 N. Green St. in Morganton, NC (Door E). At the meeting the Board will...

Public Notice - ZMA 2023-08 and 2023-09

BURKE COUNTY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings on November 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon as persons may be heard in the Commissioners’ Meeting...

Public Notice - Special Meeting - Jonas Ridge Waste and Recycling

Notice is hereby given that the Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Burke Services Building, 110 N. Green Street, Morganton, N.C.

Notice of Public Hearing - Road Name Change

BURKE COUNTY

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings at 6:00 p.m. on October 17, 2023, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Burke Services Building loc...

Public Notice - Special Joint Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a special joint meeting with the Burke County Board of Education on Friday, September 8, 2023, at 11 a.m., in the Olive Hill Room

Notice of Public Hearing - Zoning Map Amendment

The Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on September 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon as persons may be heard in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room

Notice of Public Meeting - Rezoning-Map Amendment

The Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on August 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon as persons may be heard in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, Burke Services Building, 110 N. Green St. in Morganton, NC (Door E) to receive public

Notice of Meeting Cancellations

In accordance with a resolution amending the Commissioners’ 2023 meeting schedule adopted by the Board of Commissioners on June 20, 2023, notice is hereby given that the pre-agenda meetings for July 5, 2023, and August 1, 2023, have been cancell...

Notice of Public Hearing - Budget

A public hearing on the recommended budget for FY 23-24 will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 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 Street, Morganton, NC.

Notice of Public Hearing - FY23-24 Budget

BURKE COUNTY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

JUNE 20, 2023 – 6 P.M.

The Burke County Manager presented the recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to the Board of Com...

Notice of Special Meeting - CIP Review

Notice is hereby given that the Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 9 a.m., in the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Burke Services Building, 110 N. Green St., Door E, in Morganton, NC. 

The ...

Notice of Public Hearing - ZMA 2023-02

BURKE COUNTY

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

APRIL 18, 2023

The Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on April 18, 2023, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Burke Services Building, 110 N....

Notice of Public Hearing - Project Piano

BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE 

April 18, 2023 – 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 ...

Notice of Public Meeting - Rezoning

BURKE COUNTY

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

MARCH 20, 2023

The Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings at 6:00 p.m. on March 20, 2023, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Burke Services Building, 110 N. Green St....

BOC - Notice of Special Budget Meeting

Jonas Ridge Groundbreaking Invite

Public Invited 02/17/2023 8492 NC 181, Newland

Notice of Public Hearing - Rezoning

The Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on January 17, 2023, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Burke Services Building, 110 N. Green St. in Morganton, NC (Door E)

Notice of Special Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. The purpose of the special meeting is to conduct a closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3),(4),(5) and (6).

Notice of Public Hearing - PARTF / STBG Withdrawal

BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGDECEMBER 20, 20226:00 P.M.

The Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 6 p.m. to receive input from citizens on the County returning $300,00...

Press Release - Adam Nicholas Vines

On November 27, 2023, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office served a criminal summons on Adam Nicholas Vines for Failure to Store a firearm to Protect Minors.

Press Release - Johnny Reed Gum

On October 31, 2023, Burke County deputies responded to an armed robbery call at the Dollar General in Rhodhiss, NC. The suspect displayed what appeared to be a handgun to the clerks and demanded money.

Press Release - Michael Edward Monn

On October 25, 2023, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations/Narcotics Division were conducting an undercover operation in the Connelly Springs community in an attempt to apprehend Michael Edward Monn who had multiple outstanding

Press Release - James Joseph Haskins

On October 5, 2023, investigators with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office received information from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Internet Crimes Against Children.

Press Release - Thomas Harden

On October 13, 2023, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations/Narcotics Division was conducting an undercover surveillance operation in the Summers Road /Drexel Road area, after numerous complaints by citizens in the community.

Press Release - Jon Bradley Williams

On October 24, 2023, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations/Narcotics Division was conducting undercover operations in the Connelly Springs community, after numerous citizen complaints about illegal activities in the area.

Press Release - Heidi Lynn Epley

On October 17, 2023, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Criminal Investigations Division Investigators executed a search warrant for 5302 Old Hwy 18, Morganton.

Press Release - Violet Foster

On October 18, 2023, the Avery County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the Burke County Sheriff’s Office with locating Violet Foster.

Press Release - Natalie Henson

On September 14, 2023, Burke County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations/Narcotics Division, working in conjunction with the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections: Probation

Press Release - Fagan and Anchor

On September 12, 2023, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office assisted NCDAC Community Corrections with a probation search at 2245 US 70 in Connelly Springs. Corey Wesley Fagan and Christopher Shane Achor are both under supervised probation and

Press Release - Jay Dee Cooke

On September 7, 2023, investigators with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a motor vehicle theft on Antioch Road, Morganton.

Press Release - Hicks and Holland

On August 31, 2023, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Burke County Sheriff’s Office took a report for the Larceny of a Motor Vehicle.

Press Release - Chase and Apprehension

On September 5th, 2023, at approximately 7:23 PM Burke County Communications advised Burke County Sheriff’s Office of a high-speed chase that was occurring in McDowell County and was about to enter Burke County on I-40.

Press Release - Warrant Roundup - 08/29/2023

The Burke County Sheriff’s Office conducted a warrant roundup with the assistance of Morganton Department of Public Safety and NC DPS Probation Officers on August 29, 2023, resulting in the arrest of 16 individuals. These arrests consisted of felony,

Press Release - Aaron Mirtsching - Update

On August 29, 2023 additional warrants were issued on Aaron Mirtsching for two counts of indecent liberties with a minor. Mirtsching was issued an additional $150,000 secured bond with a court date of August 31, 2023. The investigation is ongoing.

Press Release - Danny Yates

On August 24, 2023, Burke County Sheriff’s Office Detectives and Narcotics Investigators, North Carolina Probation & Parole conducted a search after many public complaints of 7200 Rhodhiss Road, Connelly Springs.

Press Release - Back to School Safety 2023

Burke County Sheriff Banks Hinceman wants this school year to get off to a great start and offers some practical safety tips for parents and kids who are heading back to school.

Press Release - Aaron Mirtsching

On August 22, 2023, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office investigated a cyber-tip that was received from Internet Crimes Against Children. After further investigation, warrants were issued on Aaron Doyle Mirtsching

Press Release - Scam Alert

The Burke County Sheriff’s Office received a citizen’s complaint regarding a possible scam.  A male identified himself as James Newell with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office.  If the Newell subject attempts ...

Press Release - Amanda Reed

On August 11, 2023, Burke County Sheriff’s Office Detectives and Narcotics Investigators, Morganton Department of Public Safety, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations, and NC Department of Public Safety K9 executed a search warrant for

Press Release - Lunsford and Burhans

On August 11, 2023, Burke County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to execute a traffic stop on a motorcycle with (2) occupants at the intersection of Antioch Road and NC 18-US 64. Upon the initiation of the traffic stop on NC 18-US 64

Fourth of July News Release

With the July 4th weekend approaching, Sheriff Banks Hinceman asks all citizens to join him in making this Fourth of July holiday happy, enjoyable, and safe for everyone.

Press Release - Shooting into Occupied Dwelling

On June 27, 2023, at approximately 7:42 p.m., the Burke County Sheriff’s Office responded to Peaceful Lane in the Oak Hill area of Burke County in reference to shots fired into an occupied dwelling.

Press Release - Melvin Woodrow Wilson

On June 14, 2023, at 7:35 p.m., the Burke County Sheriff’s Office and North Carolina Department of Public Safety Officers executed a warrant service at 5129 Crawley Dale Street Lot 14, Morganton, on Melvin Woodrow Wilson

Press Release - Charles David Gilmore Jr

On June 9, 2023, at approximately 12:10 p.m. the Burke County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators identified Charles David Gilmore Jr. in the parking lot of Motel 6 at 3454 Miller Bridge Road in Icard.

Press Release - Richardson and Hubbard

On June 2, 2023, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office responded to Amber Lane in reference to a larceny. The investigation led to 4628 Amber Lane where multiple stolen items from several larceny reports were recovered.

Legislative Day 2023

Sheriff Hinceman recently attended the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Annual Legislative Day in Raleigh, NC.  Legislative Day is an important opportunity for Sheriff Hinceman to meet with our legislators, Representative Hugh Black...

Press Release - Scottie Frady

On May 17, 2023, Burke County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators assisted the United States Marshal Service Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force and NCDPS Probation & Parole with serving an arrest warrant on Scottie Alan Keith Frady

Annual Drinking Water Quality Reports

The 2022 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 supplied by the Burke County water system.