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  • New Book Provides Visual Journey Through Rutherfordton's Past
    A new book celebrating Rutherfordton’s long history will be unveiled on Tuesday, August 29, from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the historic Carrier-McBrayer House, located at 255 North Main Street in Rutherfordton.  Copies of the books will be available for purchase for $20 each with a limit of 3 per person. The book, Rutherfordton, North Carolina: A Pictorial History, has been written and produced by historian Robin S. Lattimore....Read More
  • Rutherfordton Brings Back the SUN as a newsletter
    The Town is pleased to announce the return of the Rutherfordton SUN. Once produced as a weekly newspaper from 1903-1931, the Town is now producing the SUN as a quarterly print newsletter! Enjoy the 1st of many editions featuring the Purple Martin, Local Businesses, and other, news, events, and happenings of the Town....Read More
  • Town of Rutherfordton Wins  North Carolina Main Street Award
    The Town of Rutherfordton received the award for "Best Image-Building Campaign" at the 2017 annual North Carolina Main Street Convention in Shelby, N.C. on March 15, 2017. The North Carolina Main Street & Rural Planning Center is a division of the N.C. Department of Commerce....Read More
  • Rutherfordton Named 2016 Outstanding Small Town at the N.C. Rural Center Rural Assembly
    In recognition of their commitment to innovative economic development efforts, their dedication to making Rutherfordton a great small town and their work to market and promote their town, Rutherfordton has been named the 2016 Outstanding Small Town. The award was presented during a ceremony at the N.C. Rural Center’s Rural Assembly on Sept. 26th in Raleigh.  More than a dozen citizens from the town attended....Read More
  • Student Recycling Contest Results in Recycling Champions and Creative Projects
    The Town of Rutherfordton is motivating students to recycle by introducing a new and engaging “Recycling Challenge” campaign. The goal of the campaign is to challenge students to not only recycle their trash, but to find creative ways to reuse it.

    “Overall we are pleased with this first year's program and cannot wait to grow the program to reach more of our community” stated Town Manager Doug Barrick
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  • The Town Manager Releases Coming Year Recommended Budget
    The managers recommended budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018 and will be formally presented to the Rutherfordton Town Council on May 3, 2017 in accordance with North Carolina General Statues. However in keeping with our desire to have an informed public the managers recommended budget is available now for public review....Read More
  • Rutherfordton Public Safety joins the Pink Patch Project for Pinktober
    The Rutherfordton Police Department & the Rutherfordton Fire & Rescue Depts have joined the Pink Patch Project in an effort to help raise funds & awareness for Breast Cancer.

    Both Patches are available to the public for $5 each at the Rutherfordton Fire Dept. The Fire Dept is also the 1st Fire Dept nationally to join this effort....Read More
  • 2016 Annual Wastewater System Performance Report
    The Town of Rutherfordton is pleased to present you, our customers, with this year’s Annual System Performance Report. This report is required by law with the intention of displaying the past year’s wastewater treatment performance. The following data includes average concentrations discharged into streams and any events of permit noncompliance.
     
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  • Rutherford Visual Arts Guild Partners with the Town to promote Recycling through Art!
    We are partnering with the Rutherford County Visual Arts Center to create a Recycling Renaissance! That's right, we are recreating the look of the recycling bins in downtown Rutherfordton and turning them into pieces of art that will dress up our streets as well as bring awareness to the importance of recycling. Calling all creative citizens to join us in our efforts and participate in this event! You can register now at the Visual Arts Center in Rutherfordton or online at rcvag.com...Read More
  • Help Light the Tallest Christmas Tree in North Carolina! (or so we say it is!!)
    The Town of Rutherfordton, Rutherford Town Revitalization and the Rutherfordton Merchants Association need your help! For many in our community one of the highlights of the Christmas Season was to see the cedar tree on the Courthouse lawn lit up for the Holidays.  This year with help from Camp Electric, Hutchins Crane Service, the Town of Rutherfordton, and YOU, we as a community can bring back the tree lighting and make new memories!...Read More
  • Rutherfordton Award National Main St Accreditation!

    The National Main St Center has recognized Rutherfordton as a 2016 Accredited community. 

    The National Main Street Center®, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation has cited Rutherfordton as a community that strives for economic vitality and fidelity in following the best-practice standards in historic preservation and community revitalization championed by the center....Read More
  • Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Approved

    The Town Council approved the budget for Fiscal Year 2017 with no new tax rate increases and addressing some major capital projects and taking care of our staff. Take a look at the full budget document here. 

    FY 17 Approved Budget 

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  • 2016 FUNC Music Series Dates Announced!
    Mark your calendars now for the 2016 #‎FUNC Music Series! These great family friendly events feature local music,kids games, food, drinks & much more. If you are in interested musician, food truck operator, vendor or just want to help with the planning committee please contact Doug Barrick at dbarrick@rutherfordton.net Either way mark these dates to enjoy this fantisic music series! May 6th, June 3rd, July15th, August 5th, September 2nd, October 7th, ...Read More
  • DId you know? 80% of your Trash is Recyclable!
    As part of the Town-Wide Enhanced Recycling Program, all recyclable materials can now be co-mingled in your new blue cans . Nearly 80% of your trash can be recycled! For a list of items that can not be recycled, please click here. Please remember to have your recycling on the curb by 7:30AM on your pick up day!...Read More
  • Town of Rutherfordton to Use CodeRED Mobile Alert App for Emergency Notification
    The Town has instituted a new rapid emergency notification service called CodeRED. This system is a proactive tool to keep our residents informed. It will be used in emergency situations where it is important to get the most accurate information out to the public as quickly as possible. CodeRED allows for geographic targeting of calls, capable of delivering customized recorded emergency messages via phone, email and text; we can notify the entire town in minutes....Read More
  • Rutherfordton joins the list of Safe NC Cities
    Public Safety is the main reason that local governments exist and now Rutherfordton is recognized as one of the Safest in North Carolina. Safewise.com recently released the Top 50 safest cities in North Carolina List for 2015 and Rutherfordton received #40 honors. Rutherfordton also has the distinct honor to be the only Town on the list of 50 to not have any violent crimes...Read More
  • Purple Martin Greenway Trail is OPEN

    Phase I of the Purple Martin Greenway is now OPEN! This new 10 ft wide greenway trail is part of the Towns planned trail system. The Purple Martin when fully constructed will stretch from Kiwanis Park to Crestview Park & beyond to the Isothermal Rail Trail. Currently this trail afford a leisurely 2 mile walk when you begin at the Picnic Shelter at Crestview Park!

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  • Rutherfordton Launches a Main St Safari Track Trail
    The Rutherfordton Historic Main Street TRACK Trail is a 0.5 mile walk that takes visitors past historic landmarks and features dating back to the Revolutionary War. Walk in the footsteps of Revolutionary War soldiers as the trail follows the Overmountain Victory Trail. Discover the history of the gold rush in North Carolina and see where the nations first $1 gold coin was minted at the Bechtler House. Take time to meander through the tree-shaded Kiwanis Park....Read More
  • Rutherfordton Receives a grant from the Timken Foundation of Canton
    The Town of Rutherfordton is pleased to announce that the Rutherfordton Fire Department has been awarded a $80,000 grant from the Timken Foundation of Canton. The grant will be used to fund new rescue tools for the fire department including new jaws of life, vehicle rescue tools and technical rope rescue equipment....Read More
  • 2015 Wastewater System Annual Report Available to Review
    The Town of Rutherfordton is pleased to present you, our customers, with this year’s Annual System Performance Report. This report is required by House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999. The purpose of this report is to display the past year’s wastewater treatment performance. The following data includes average concentrations discharged into streams and any events of permit noncompliance. Follow the link below to view the full report. 

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  • State Officials Award Rutherfordton Fire District a 4 Rating
    North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Wayne Goodwin announced today that the Rutherfordton Fire District completed its routine inspection and received a 4 rating, effective Monday, February 1, 2016. Among other things, the routine inspections look for proper staffing levels, sufficient equipment, proper maintenance of equipment, communications capabilities and availability of a water source.


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  • Food Lion Worker embodies Community Policing Spirt to save a Scam

         The Rutherfordton Police Department would like to express our sincere gratitude to Rutherfordton Food Lion employee Doris Walls for her attentive observations and positive actions. Her alertness today prevented a citizen from losing money due to a fraudulent hoax that is referred to by the FBI as “The Grandparent Scam”. This quick action and community support is one of the reasons Rutherfordton is one of North Carolinas Safest Cities! http://bit.ly/1KR4heW

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