A number of Burke County business and political leaders shared their concerns with U.S. Rep. Tim Moore at a Monday morning roundtable hosted by the Burke County Chamber of Commerce.Â
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When the federal government returned to business as usual in November 2025, legislators slipped a provision into the government reopening bill that started a ticking time bomb for the hemp industry, set to detonate in November 2026.
When the federal government returned to business as usual in November 2025, legislators slipped a provision into the government reopening bill that started a ticking time bomb for the hemp industry, set to detonate in November 2026.
Although three months have passed, the U.S. Postal Service has not yet responded to requests from Drexel, Rutherford College, and Glen Alpine for new mail routes in the municipalities.Â
Although three months have passed, the U.S. Postal Service has not yet responded to requests from Drexel, Rutherford College, and Glen Alpine for new mail routes in the municipalities.Â
Burke County Board of Elections Director Kenny Rhyne said voter participation in the primary was slightly higher than typical for an election year without major local offices such as sheriff or clerk of court on the ballot. Tuesday’s turnout exceeded his projections by several percentage points, he said.
Burke County will receive two separate FEMA awards under Section 428 of the Stafford Act through the Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Debris Removal program.
Burke County received $3.1 million in federal funding to renovate its aging Health and Human Services building in Morganton, supporting a major modernization project that serves thousands of residents and more than 250 county employees.
Mail routes and post offices lead to address confusion across Burke County.Â
Mail routes and post offices lead to address confusion across Burke County.Â
