Burke Co. Sheriff sounds alarm on department funding

Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams once again sounded the alarm about the Sheriff’s Office’s funding. In a video posted to ...
Hoodline

Burke County Toddler Hit By 10,000-Pound Loader, Airlifted From Brush-Clearing Site

A routine brush-clearing job in western Burke County turned into a life‑or‑death emergency yesterday when a 2‑year‑old was struck by construction equipment and had to be airlifted to a Winston‑Salem ...
WVEC

Multiple fatalities reported in Burke County structure fire

BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — A fire in Burke County left multiple people dead on Sunday. The fire happened Sunday afternoon near Antioch Road in Burke County, north of Morganton. Officials did not provide an ...
WSOC-TV

Burke County sets new record for visitor spending despite Hurricane Helene impact

BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — Burke County has set a new record for visitor spending, reaching $154.26 million in 2024, marking an 11.9% increase from the previous year. According to a release from the county, ...
WSOC-TV

Burke County awards $9.2M contract for new industrial shell building

BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — Burke County has awarded a $9.2 million contract to Mathews Construction for the development of a new industrial shell building at Burke Business Park in Morganton. READ MORE: New ...