(Editoral Note: This is a reprint of the original article that ran in June due to the numerous requests. During our site migration, the photos were misdirected. We have added some clarifying documentation. Our apologies to our readers.) (RUTHERFORDTON, NC) The waterfall is not running anymore at The Highlands entrance on Highway 64 towards Lake…
You say you want to celebrate a revolution? For over 40 years the same discussions have been ongoing in Rutherford County: a need to shift from the textile mentality that the management would take care of us there is no need for education since there are jobs in the mills the government is looking after…
The county commissions of Rutherford County will be meeting Monday night at 6 PM at the County Annex. Updates on Grey Rock contracts with Odom Engineering, Airport reports, appointment of Lake Lure Mayor Bob Keith to the EDC board, Horsehead Railroad issues and Rutherfordton parking problems are part of the agenda. The packet is available…
Thank you Governor Perdue for your last minute VETO against fracking in North Carolina. The beautiful land and welfare of the people mean more than the fracking bill pushed through by the efforts of lobbyists and representatives who receive trips and moneys from energy companies. “This bill does not do enough to ensure that adequate…
The first time Old Fashioned 4th of July Festival – Rutherfordton – Wednesday July 4th 2012 – ( 12 noon – until 9:30 fireworks ) Will you volunteer a few hours to make it a huge success? Rutherfordtown Revitalization, Rutherfordton’s Main Street Program in cooperation with the Rutherfordton 225th Anniversary celebration has done an outstanding…
Chimney Rock Events for August 2012 “Free Hike Fridays,” Guided: Hickory Nut Falls Dates: Aug 3rd, Aug 10th, Aug 17th, Aug 24th, Aug 31st Time: 11am-12:30pm Cost: No additional cost with paid Park admission Join us for a free guided hike out to the tallest waterfall on the east coast—Hickory Nut Falls—at an incredible 404…
RALEIGH, N.C. (June 18, 2012) — July 4 is your one chance a year to get hooked on fishing — for free! From 12:01 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., everyone in North Carolina — resident and non-residents alike — can fish in any public body of water, from mountain trout waters to coastal waters, without purchasing…
Rutherfordton, NC : A Dying Town was the headline on the 1972 Rolling Stone magazine article. Forty years later the town is still here and the county is still facing the same issues it did then. Nothing has really changed. The wake-up calls, the grants, the committee of 100, the Roundtable, etc., have all highlighted…
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