Wildcat Way
Thanks to Burke County Public Schools, Town of Valdese, Rep Hugh Blackwell and volunteers, a new section of Burke River…
Burke River Trail
Connecting Communities in Burke County, NC
Burke River Trail
Connecting Communities in Burke County, NC
Grants for Old Glory Mill
Opportunity Appalachia announced the selection of 29 projects to participate in its program aimed at increasing job growth,business support, and…
Trail Town Trash
Following the Burke Chamber Litter Sweep, BRTA decided to continue monthly Trail Town Trash Pickups. May was rained out and…
Successful Pickin’
Around 125 people took part in the Glen Alpine in the Street Committee’s first event – Pickin’ in the Streets…
Getting the Word Out
Burke River Trail Association has three Focus Areas:
Glen Alpine Residents Giving Back
A tree along the railroad tracks that looked like a turkey tail, gave the Town of Glen Alpine its original…
Glen Alpine Public Meeting
The Glen Alpine Downtown Park Public Input meeting was held Thursday, April 11 at 6pm – with a horrible rainstorm…
Rhodhiss Mill Grant
Burke River Trail Association submitted an Opportunity Appalachia Grant application for technical assistance in creating a financial pro forma development…
Community Spotlight – Drexel
While much has come and gone in Drexel over the years, the Drexel Barber Shop has remained a constant. Lawrence…
Litter Sweep
As part of the Burke County Chamber Litter Sweep, Burke River Trail Association held trash pickups in all the towns…
Mill Walk
Burke River Trail Association was granted $2500 from Mountain BizWorks for pre-development work to show how the Burke River Trail…
Riverkeeper
Though Catawba River is prominent in the nonprofit’s name, Catawba Riverkeeper advocates for all waters of the Catawba River Basin…
Rails and Trails
Our Trail Towns could also be Rail Towns! In December 2023, the Federal Railroad Administration selected the Salisbury to Asheville…
Rhodhiss Workshop
There was an incredible turnout for the Rhodhiss Trail Workshop. Business owners, landowners, aldermen and residents met at the Scout…
Glen Alpine Park
A community park has been on Glen Alpine’s wish list for a long time. Burke River Trail Association Executive Director…
Sharing Success
BRTA Executive Director Beth Heile shared the story of the economic development opportunities found along the Burke River Trail route…
Morganton Greenway Extension
Mayor Ronnie Thompson has included the Morganton Greenway Extension in his State of the City talks to civic groups to…
Connelly Springs Workshop
Lindy’s Discount Furniture was the perfect place for sharing ideas on what sites should be highlighted along trails in Town…