Two schools in Burke County have been closed temporarily due to COVID-19.
Burke County Public Schools announced Monday that it is closing North Liberty School in Morganton through Tuesday, January 18. The decision to close North Liberty is due to more than 50% of staff and students being out because of COVID-19 cases and quarantines.
On Friday, the school system closed Hallyburton Academy due to COVID-19 cases. School officials hope classes will resume at Hallyburton on Thursday.
The Burke County Register of Deeds Office is closed for the week due to COIVD issues as well.