After discovering a significant discrepancy in unaccounted for water and sewer fees, Burke County officials initiated a study to investigate the issue, estimating an annual loss of $2.25 million. 

The North Carolina Senate overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of state bill 382, allowing Burke County to reallocate funds for industrial development and a regional drug rehab facility project. The bill authorizes transferring state money to Partners Health Management for the clinic, keeping options open for the proposed facility despite opposition from new incoming commissioners.

Jeff Brittain was unanimously reelected Chairman of the Burke County Board of Commissioners during their organizational meeting on December 2, 2024. Phil Smith was elected as the vice chairman in a close 3-2 vote.

Burke County’s new Animal Services building and EMS base have been a long time coming, but county officials say it’s worth the wait.

Notable quotes from Tuesday’s Burke Board of Commissioners meeting.

Notable quotes from Tuesday’s Burke Board of Commissioners meeting: