Developer to demolish former furniture site, pave way for new business in Burke County

BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — A developer in Burke County plans to demolish an old site to potentially bring in new business to a small town.

According to the Morganton Herald, it’s for the old Drexel Heritage Furniture store on Main Street.

Development leaders said the Drexel Business Park could be used for a single site, a single company, or multiple companies.

Demolition and grading are expected to be done by January 2026.

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