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How Did We Get Here?: Changes Coming to 217 N. Main St

In 1912, the Commercial Bank building was constructed as the cornerstone of Downtown Rutherfordton. This two story structure has been ingrained over the years as the heart of the Town’s historic district. Depending on your generation, names like the Commercial Bank, Rexall Drug, and Legal Grounds have been the story of 217 North Main St....

December 2021

2021 Audit & Financial Statement

Park Crossing Culvert Modifications Plans

Bid Form

Invitation to Bid

FEMA- Conditional Letter of Map Revision

Award-winning Illustrator to Host Workshops through Norris Public Library

Donation from Meta supports the events and book donations to local school RUTHERFORDTON, N.C. – Thanks to a generous donation from Meta, formerly the Facebook company, to the Norris Public Library Foundation, local kids and families will have the opportunity to create their own works of art with award-winning illustrator R. Gregory Christie in a...

Shop With A Cop

Shop With A Cop 2021

Rutherford Town Rising Awarded $25,000 for Angel Fund Program

Duke Energy has announced grants to 30 communities in North Carolina, and Rutherford Town Rising is one of the organizations receiving a $25,000 grant. The funds will be used for their Angel Fund program, which was established in 2020 to provide critical assistance to Rutherfordton businesses that had been hit hard by the effects of...

ADU Fact Sheet

Accessory Dwelling Units

What is an ADU? An ADU is an accessory dwelling unit on a single-family property equipped with its own kitchen and bathroom. ADU rules and regulations apply to a self-contained dwelling unit that is located on the same lot as an existing principal detached or attached dwelling for single-unit living. The ADU shall be independent...

Town to Host Free Drive- Thru COVID Vaccine Clinic

The Community Health Council of Rutherford County in partnership with the Town of Rutherfordton will be hosting a free drive-through COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic. The FEMA Mobile Vaccination Team will be administering the shots at the Rutherfordton Public Works Facility (230. North Cleghorn St) as a drive-thru-style event. Participants will be able to stay in the...

Cory Hall

2021 Rutherfordton Citizens Academy Registration Now Open

Sign up now for 2021 Rutherfordton Citizens Academy! Town residents who are interested in increasing their knowledge about local government operations can apply now at https://forms.gle/5ZUSznqpzAqAKKa97 The start date is September 16, 2021, with classes meeting on Thursdays for the following six weeks. For further information about the Citizens Academy, contact Doug Barrick at...

CANCELLED: Hilltop Fall Fest, Soapbox Derby, PMG 7K Returns to Rutherfordton in October 2021

*Due to the current conditions of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Town Council unanimously voted to cancelled all Town Sponsored & Town Affiliated events until further notice.* Hilltop Fall Fest Returns The Town of Rutherfordton is excited to announce the return of the Hilltop Fall Fest in 2021! While we are still closely monitoring the spread of...

Jimmy Brown

Town Departments Change to New Monthly Reporting Dashboard

As stated in the 2021 Action Plan, the Town of Rutherfordton strives to maintain transparent communication with the public to remain accountable and efficient in our operations. In efforts to accomplish this goal, we have officially updated our monthly reporting format to include more measures of success within each department, as well as tracking to...

Wi-Fi Hotspots Available for Checkout

Thanks to the State Library of North Carolina, all the public libraries in Rutherford County, including Norris Public Library, now have portable Wi-Fi Hotspots available for check out! A library card is all you need to borrow one for 2 weeks. Limited number available for a limiited time! Questions? Call us at 828-287-3520 x3. ...

Town Resident Dick Craft awarded the I caught you caring award

Long-time educator and citizen of Rutherfordton Dick Craft was awarded the first “I Caught You Caring” award by Mayor Dancy during the June 2, 2021, Town Council Meeting. Mr. Craft has been a long-time advocate of youth sports, the Norris Library, and his community. Over the past year, you could have found Mr. Craft over...

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