On Monday, October 14, the Glen Alpine Board of Aldermen agreed to move forward with the Downtown Gathering Space at 401 Bridge Street. Alderman Luke Boone is against the park including a playground for children. With that restriction, the plan is being adapted to only include parking, restrooms, picnic shelter and open green. Alderman Reid Scott will be the lead for Town of Glen Alpine for the…read more ❯

Section by section Burke River Trail is growing! We were pleased to write a letter of support for City of Morganton’s Great Trails State Fund Grant application for the Morganton Greenway Extension east of Rocky Ford. Looking back at our pictures, we have been meeting since 2020 and hosting activities at Rocky Ford access to get ready for this event!! The…read more ❯

Burke River Trail Association is excited to release the new logo for the trail and the association. Destination by Design was chosen from several area firms as the best to work on the logo and trail signage. The new Burke River Trail logo suite. A design committee made up of Burke River Trail Association Board Members starting in August working with DbD staff on the branding. First up…read more ❯

As part of the Opportunity Appalachia Grant that Burke River Trail Association received for the Old Glory Mill, Beth Heile was invited to a three day Local Developer Forum in Charleston, West Virginia. Recipients of the grant were able to learn from a host of speakers and each other on a range of topics including Historic Tax Credits, Capital Stack, Community Banks, Building Small,…read more ❯

Old Glory Mill is a catalytic opportunity to Revitalize Rhodhiss with a town center that includes housing, businesses, jobs, event space, Burke River Trail, outdoor recreation and more while preserving the rich heritage of the town. BRTA was awarded a technical assistance grant from Opportunity Appalachia for the project. The Kickoff Reception was held inside Old Glory Mill. Vita…read more ❯

As construction costs remain elevated, the Town of Hildebran is seeking donations and sponsors to close the gap in funding for its downtown park. Royal Park will include a covered stage, splash pad, 1/4 mile walking track, new concession building with restrooms, and inclusive playground equipment. In partnership with Burke River Trail Association, the Town is kicking off a Fundraising Campaign…read more ❯

The Great Trails State Coalition (GTSC) held their first statewide conference with the help of NCSU’s Recreation Resources Service. The sold-out event offered three days of breakout sessions and plenary meetings to the 375 attendees representing nonprofits, municipalities and industry. An Awards Luncheon was a featured event with two Burke County residents and one project being…read more ❯

It takes about 3 days for a spacecraft to reach the Moon, traveling around 240,000 miles depending on the route. It took about 40 years and around 400 miles for a famous moon picture to return home to Rhodhiss. Those critical in getting the moon picture back home – Mike Carter, John Allen, Rick Justice and Beth Heile. John Allen was the Burlington Mills Plant Manager in Rhodhiss from…read more ❯

Burke River Trail Association hosted a Ribbon Cutting for the first section of that specially build to be Burke River Trail. The new 0.6 mile trail is on Burke County Public Schools property and the trail easement is being held by Town of Valdese. Cutting the Ribbon while standing on Wildcat’s Perch. Mayor Pro Tem Gary Ogle welcomed the crowd of forty hikers, volunteers, elected…read more ❯

In January 2023, Beth Heile submitted a Feasibility Study Grant application to NCDOT for assistance in clarifying the route between Long View and Hildebran. The direct path of using Hwy 70A was uncertain due to the 100-foot railroad right of way. In February 2023, the NCDOT Integrated Mobility Division announced the Long View and Hildebran project was awarded a $ 62825 Multimodal Feasibility…read more ❯