Morganton recorded about $13.9 million in building permits in August, led by an $8.7 million Henredon Road apartment development and $2.79 million Catawba Meadows replacement project, pushing year-to-date construction activity sharply higher.
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If you read our July 25 report on Burke County’s 2027 property revaluation and came away believing your property taxes are increasing by 22%, let us say this plainly: That has not happened.
This letter writer says action is needed to combat Burke County's housing shortage.Â
On behalf of the Morganton Housing Authority, Director Victoria Smith (right) and Gina Setterlind, senior manager of development for Safe Harb…
Andrade Community Center kickoff for renovations on June 18, 2025.
The Morganton Housing Authority marked a huge milestone as they kicked off their remodeling project of the Stephen Andrade Center, Wednesday, …
The Andrade Center serves as a community center for families to fellowship and local churches and organizations to invest in Morganton’s West End.
The major housing development proposed for East Meeting Street is currently in its design phase, with developers, 400 Meeting Street, LLC, moving forward with plans for downtown apartments and townhomes. The project, which has been on the City of Morganton council's radar since January 2023, has faced delays in closing due to legal issues with the lease.
City Manager Sally Sandy has highlighted the importance of the housing development in the central business district, noting that the infrastructure is already in place on the vacant properties. While developers have considered potential site changes, they are focused on building apartments and townhomes on the Meeting Street property, with separate plans for the Church Street parcels.
The site of the Historic Valdese Weavers Mill is set to be transformed into 60 units of affordable housing. The catch is that a majority of th…
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