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News releases are written and compiled by the City Public Information Officer. The PIO also manages the City website. Releases are maintained on the City website for one year. If you have a question about the website or about a City news release, send an e-mail to City Public Information Officer This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Leaf collection continues through January

January 02, 2013

The City of Morganton Public Works Dept. collects leaves from October through January at no extra charge to residents. After January, loose leaves will be picked up for a $25.00 fee.

City Hall closed New Year's Day

December 28, 2012

Morganton City Hall will be closed Tuesday Jan. 1, 2013, in celebration of New Year's Day.

Garbage collection schedules will be affected. Garbage collection on Monday Dec. 31 will be on regular schedule. Routes for the rest of the week will be delayed by one day. Tuesday's route will be collected Wednesday; Wednesday's route will be collected Thursday; Thursday's route will be collected Friday.

Don't miss the tax payment deadline

December 27, 2012

Remember, Jan. 7, 2013 is the last day to pay your City of Morganton taxes and avoid a 2% penalty, which will be added to your bill Jan. 8, 2012. Property tax payments postmarked by the US Postal Service on or before Jan. 7, 2013 will be accepted as on time.

Project WARM offers a way for neighbors to help neighbors

December 27, 2012

Project_Warm_logo-200x135px Almost everyone has faced a situation where they could use a helping hand, and Project WARM gives Morganton residents a way to lend a hand to their neighbors who may be facing hard times

Project WARM - Weather Assistance Resources for Morganton - is a partnership started in 1987 between the City of Morganton and Burke United Christian Ministries (BUCM). The purpose of Project WARM is to provide citizens a way to pool donations to help families in need.

Heavy rain causes sewer spill

December 27, 2012

Heavy rain that started Tuesday evening and continued throughout the night caused a sewer spill on Vine Arden Road.

City Hall closed for Christmas and New Year's Day

December 17, 2012

Morganton City Hall will be closed Monday and Tuesday December 24 and 25 in celebration of the Christmas Holiday.

Garbage collection schedules will be affected. Monday's garbage collection route will be picked up Monday. Collection for the rest of the week will be delayed by one day. Tuesday's route will be collected Wednesday; Wednesday's route will be collected Thursday; Thursday's route will be collected Friday.

Generator delivery will likely cause some traffic delays

December 17, 2012

The City of Morganton Water Treatment plant will take delivery of a large generator Tuesday Dec. 18, 2012, and residents should expect delays along the delivery route as the shipping company moves the equipment through Burke County.

More shops sign on for new shopping center

December 14, 2012

The new Morganton Heights shopping center on Fleming Drive is still on schedule, and more stores are planning to move into the new location. City Development and Design Director Lee Anderson said the primary tenants will open this summer starting in July.

Don't miss the last Holiday Market on Green Street!

December 14, 2012

Drop by downtown Morganton tomorrow from 12 noon to 5:00 pm during the last Holiday Market and pick up some fresh vegetables, baked goods & crafts hust in time for your holiday events!

The special Holiday Market is located at 111 North Green Street, at the corner of Green Street and Avery Avenue. From I-40, take Exit 105, make a right turn and follow South Sterling Street approximately 2.5 miles under the railroad tracks and past the historic courthouse (to your left). The Holiday Market will be on the next corner on the left!

Check out photos of the Downtown Morganton Christmas Parade!

December 12, 2012

i-FaceBook_75 Did you or a friend participate in the Downtown Morganton Christmas Parade? If so, check out our Facebook page to see if you were caught on camera! Be sure to share the images and invite you friends to 'Like' our page!

Downtown Morganton Christmas Parade 2012

Pat Boone at CoMMA this Thursday!

December 10, 2012

Thursday Dec. 13 | 7:30 pm

Pat Boone will take the stage at CoMMA this Thursday to delight the audience with "A Pat Boone Christmas"! From "Silver Bells" to "Jingle Bells" to "White Christmas," "A Pat Boone Christmas" promises a wonderful experience. The spirit of the season can only be enhanced and appreciated with the accompaniment of the Burke Youth Honors Chorus providing vocal complement and backup to Mr. Boone.

Fin out more at www.commaonline.org!

Burke Development Announces Continuation of Project RENEW

December 10, 2012

BURKE COUNTY - Burke Development, Inc. is proud to announce the continuation of Project RENEW through 2013 and 2014 thanks to a grant from the Department of Commerce Division of Workforce Solutions. This will allow BDI to continue its innovative, workforce development program, which provides advanced manufacturing training to unemployed and underemployed Burke citizens.

December City Council meeting available online

December 07, 2012

i-Youtube_75x75 The Morganton City Council meeting held Monday Dec. 3, 2012, is now available on
the City's YouTube Channel. Council meetings are televised live and also replayed
on Compas Cable Ch. 2.

Unifour septic program to begin door-to-door consultation

December 05, 2012

The Western Piedmont Council of Governments' Unifour Septic System Program was awarded a $433,000 grant to identify failing residential septic systems and to provide financial assistance to homeowners to repair systems in the region. The funding was provided through North Carolina Clean Water Management Trust Fund, therefore the program is not focused on financial assistance but on protecting surface drinking water supplies and ultimately public health.