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ZMA 2026-01 Miller Bridge Road rezoning
ZMA 2026-01 / water and sewer infrastructure
Crypto mining and data center zoning
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Burke County from local and regional media.
Almost 30% of Burke registered voters have cast an early ballot
Almost 30% of Burke registered voters have cast an early ballot https://www.thepaper.media/
Oct 30, 2026Early Voting Locations/Times
Early Voting Locations/Times https://www.thepaper.media/
Oct 13, 2026Burke County crews rescue 99-year-old amid severe weekend flooding, officials say
Burke County crews rescue 99-year-old amid severe weekend flooding, officials say Queen City News
Oct 12, 2026Council names the John Larson Tranquility Square to honor longtime public service
Council names the John Larson Tranquility Square to honor longtime public service citizenportal.ai
Sep 21, 2026Retaining wall collapse leads to landslide in Burke County South Mountains
Retaining wall collapse leads to landslide in Burke County South Mountains Queen City News
Aug 21, 2026Burke County Thanks Residents for Conserving Water as Drought Restrictions Continue
Burke County Thanks Residents for Conserving Water as Drought Restrictions Continue WHKY
Jun 28, 2026Power bills may rise in Burke County, depending on your provider
Power bills may rise in Burke County, depending on your provider www.thepaper.media
Apr 25, 2026Tracking Burke County election results for 2026 primary election
Tracking Burke County election results for 2026 primary election WBTV
Feb 25, 2026North Carolina Board of Elections: Voting periods extended for precincts in Burke and Wilson counties
North Carolina Board of Elections: Voting periods extended for precincts in Burke and Wilson counties WXII
Nov 5, 2024Helene recovery: Shelters, resources and more
Helene recovery: Shelters, resources and more Spectrum News
Oct 2, 2024A North Carolina county's fight against opioid overdoses
A North Carolina county's fight against opioid overdoses NPR
Jun 1, 2024Morganton Is All Aboard Restoring Passenger Rail to the Foothills Region
Morganton Is All Aboard Restoring Passenger Rail to the Foothills Region Substack
Nov 30, 2023