8-hour Burke County hearing features testimony on $2.9M deficit claim

No decision was made today in the lawsuit between Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams and the Board of Commission.
WSOC-TV

Burke County sets new record for visitor spending despite Hurricane Helene impact

BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — Burke County has set a new record for visitor spending, reaching $154.26 million in 2024, marking an 11.9% increase from the previous year. According to a release from the county, ...
WSOC-TV

Visitor spending in Burke County hits second-highest growth in NC despite Helene damage

BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — Some North Carolina counties are seeing growth in visitor spending, despite the impacts from Hurricane Helene. Burke County experienced a significant boost in visitor spending in ...
The News Herald

Burke County sees second-highest visitor spending increase in the state last year

Domestic and international visitors spent $154.26 million in Burke County in 2024, an increase of 11.9% from 2023.