Burke County receives national award

Burke County has received a national award for a project to bring awareness to animals in the animal shelter. The National Association of Counties recognized Burke Counties pet of the month program. At the County Commissioner’s business

City of Lenoir receives national recognition

The City of Lenoir has received a national recognition. The city was notified they had gotten accreditation from the main street American program for 2023. This is the top tier recognition from main street American. This is

Vale man sentenced to 10-13 years in prison

District attorney Scott Reilly has announced a Vale man has been sentenced to 10 to 13 years in prison. 54-year-old Rodney Scott wright was given the sentence a part of a plea deal for attempted murder of

Hickory man accused of identity theft

Hickory Police reports arresting a Hickory man on 6 counts obtaining property by false pretenses and identity theft. He was jailed under a $10,000 bond.

Burke County budget meeting held last night

There was a public hearing last night in Morganton on the proposed budget for Burke County for the upcoming year. The meeting was held at 6pm in the Commissioners Board Room of the Burke County services building,