What’s Happening in Burke County NC?

What’s Happening in Burke County NC? Burke Residents relaying publicly-available information from scanner traffic and other news sources that may affect you.

What's Happening in Burke County NC is here to answer the ubiquitous question: "Where is that officer/firetruck/ambulance going?" We are VOLUNTEER (scanner-)radio heads sharing public info.

10/02/2026

🛑MVA🛑
South Sterling at East Parker
⚠️USE CAUTION IN THE AREA⚠️

10/02/2026

🛑MVA🛑
Receiving multiple reports of at least one, if not two, wrecks on I40 westbound near the 94.
⚠️USE CAUTION IN THE AREA⚠️

Note the new date!
10/01/2026

Note the new date!

For Immediate Release
The Glen Alpine Fall Festival has been rescheduled to next Saturday October 10th from 11am-7pm. We are working diligently to notify everyone of the schedule change at the moment so bare with us and help spread the word to everyone.

10/01/2026

🛑MVA🛑
Near Settlemyre Nursery on Drexel Rd
⚠️USE CAUTION IN THE AREA⚠️

10/01/2026

Getting set up for the HUGE event this year. Starting at 3:00, going to 7:00. Come on by and see us!

10/01/2026

POWER LINES DOWN
Area of Antioch Rd & Smokey Creek Rd
⚠️USE CAUTION IN THE AREA⚠️

This will be a phenomenal opportunity to try food & beverage from area vendors while meeting the people who run local bu...
09/29/2026

This will be a phenomenal opportunity to try food & beverage from area vendors while meeting the people who run local businesses!

UPDATE: ✅CLEARED✅ TRAFFIC ALERTLittle bit of a hiccup on N Sterling right at Avery Avenue intersection. ⚠️USE CAUTION IN...
09/29/2026

UPDATE: ✅CLEARED✅

TRAFFIC ALERT
Little bit of a hiccup on N Sterling right at Avery Avenue intersection.
⚠️USE CAUTION IN THE AREA⚠️

Photo credit: Candi Miller

Be sure to swing by!
09/29/2026

Be sure to swing by!

Pack your bags—Showcasing Burke: Around the World is happening THIS WEEK! ✈️🌎

Join us for Showcasing Burke: Around the World, presented by College Pines Health & Rehabilitation, Grace Heights Health and Rehabilitation, and Hickory Falls Health & Rehabilitation, on Thursday, October 1, from 3:00–7:00 PM at the R.O. Huffman Center in Drexel!

Enjoy an evening of free food & drink samples, family-friendly fun, local vendors, and plenty of opportunities to connect! Whether you’re looking to network, meet new people, discover local businesses, or make valuable connections, Showcasing Burke is the perfect place to do it.

🎟️ This event is free & open to the public!

Are you missing your dog?
09/27/2026

Are you missing your dog?

We have a BBQ Fan who has wandered off. Still has her harness and leash on. She’s hanging out at the smokehouse with us for now. Please help us find her owner: OPEN TILL 8 pm.
300 Carbon City Rd. - Bones

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Morganton, NC

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