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Emphasis is also placed on the arts. The Burke Counts Arts Council is active and showcases area artists in various mediums. The yearly October Oyster Outing held as a fund raiser for the organization is one of the favorite events! Our auditorium, The COMMA brings wonderful shows for all ages to enjoy!
Burke County Public Schools serve around 14,000 students. There are other options for education including charter school New Dimensions, an International Baccalaureate School, Morganton Day School and Morganton Christian Academy. There is also an active home school group. Our community college, Western Piedmont has a beautiful campus with a variety of educational opportunities.
The majority of the people in Burke County are employed by the state with Broughton Hospital, J. Iverson Riddle Development Center , North Carolina School for the Deaf. Other jobs in the area are with furniture companies such as EJ Victor and Ferguson Copeland. There are also automobile parts companies, including Continental Teves and Viscotec.
Burke County Public Schools serve around 14,000 students. There are other options for education including charter school New Dimensions, an International Baccalaureate School, Morganton Day School and Morganton Christian Academy. There is also an active home school group. Our community college, Western Piedmont has a beautiful campus with a variety of educational opportunities.
The majority of the people in Burke County are employed by the state with Broughton Hospital, J. Iverson Riddle Development Center , North Carolina School for the Deaf. Other jobs in the area are with furniture companies such as EJ Victor and Ferguson Copeland. There are also automobile parts companies, including Continental Teves and Viscotec.
Local Information
The beauty of our county is unsurpassed! Located in the foothills of the North Carolina Mountains, the most prominent of the natural wonders is Table Rock Mountain on our northern border.
Burke County has a long and rich history. Burke’s heritage is reflected in many beautiful mansions and stately homes. Among the restored properties are the old Burke County Courthouse and the McDowell House.
The county seat is Morganton. Events are offered throughout the year in downtown Morganton and other areas. Lake James, the Catawba River and the area's hiking trails are beautiful venues for outdoor activities including hiking, boating, canoeing and kayaking. The Greenway runs along the Catawba River and provides a great venue to prepare for the area's road and bike races!
Blue Ridge Healthcare provides quality medical services for people in the area. Within the Blue Ridge System is Grace Hospital, located just off of I-40, and Valdese Hospital, located in Valdese. Grace Ridge is a vibrant retirement community with a lovely view of the mountains.
The mountain communities of Gingercake Acres and Upper Creek Acres, located in the northernmost corner of Burke County in the Jonas Ridge area, are popular retirement and vacation home destinations. Bordering the Pisgah Forest and the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area, they are frequented by hikers, mountain bikers, and nature lovers.
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The mountain communities of Gingercake Acres and Upper Creek Acres, located in the northernmost corner of Burke County in the Jonas Ridge area, are popular retirement and vacation home destinations. Bordering the Pisgah Forest and the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area, they are frequented by hikers, mountain bikers, and nature lovers.
Let us help you discover Burke County!
