A yard sale and community breakfast, sponsored by Bethel Methodist Church, will be held today, Saturday, Sept. 13, beginning at 8 a.m. The chu…

Burke Public Health Director Danny Scalise received the American Public Health Association's W.C. Woodward Award at the association’s annual conference. Meanwhile, Assistant Health Director Ashley Jarrett was appointed to the North Carolina Interagency Council for Coordinating Homeless Programs by Gov. Roy Cooper.

The Burke County Health Department’s Environmental Health Inspections

The Burke County Health Department conducts regular inspections on various food establishments including restaurants, food trucks, and school cafeterias. Inspections are categorized based on risk level, with establishments falling into Risk Categories I to IV. Each establishment is inspected at least once annually, with the frequency varying based on risk level. The inspection results determine the grading of establishments, with scores of 90 or above receiving a grade A. The department also publishes monthly lists of inspections conducted, and detailed reports can be accessed online at burkenc.org/2286/Environmental-Health. For more information, visit the website to view individual establishment scores and past inspection records.