The Rutherfordton Town Council did not include discussion of Rutherford Town Revitalization Inc. (RTR) during their vision workshop Jan. 26, 2013. Despite requests to Board of Directors, Mayor Jimmy Dancy who is listed on the board, and to the Town who lists RTR Inc. as a component unit, the requests 990′s for 2009 and 2011…
RUTHERFORD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA 2/4/2013 6:00 PM The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners has established a deadline for submission to be placed on the County Commissioners’ agenda of ten days prior to the meeting. Optimally, all requests will be submitted in written form and become a part of the County Commissioners’ agenda packet. The…
“Manroy Defense Systems brings 53 new jobs to Spindale – actually now 48 as they hired five people last week,” said John Northcott of Manroy Defense Systems. (L-R) Matt Blackwell- Executive Director of the Economic Development Commission, John Northcott of Manroy Defense Systems and Spindale Mayor Mickey Bland await the formal announcement. Julius Owens, Rutherford…
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Gardner-Webb is pleased to announce that former North Carolina Lt. Governor Walter Dalton will be joining the University in a full time role serving as assistant to the president and distinguished visiting professor of political science beginning this semester. Dalton will teach courses and serve as special counsel to GWU President…
Saturday, January 19, 2013 10:00am until 3:00pm The Ultimate Basement This event will highlight small businesses right here in Rutherford County. Event will take place from 10am – 3pm at the building currently occupied by The Ultimate Basement (241 W. Main Street, Spindale). Admission is FREE! Donations of batteries, individually wrapped snack items or used…
Sheriff Chris Francis stated this evening that he is still awaiting the autopsy report on Ed Robinson, age 63, who died from injuries sustained from an incident at the Rutherford County airport in August 2012. Robinson had just been welcomed as a new/returning hire in mid-July 2012 according to the county manager’s weekly report. Rutherford…
Former NC Senator Wes Wesmoreland received a standing ovation for his work in representing Rutherford County. Here he receives a placque from CC chair Julius Owens. Wesmoreland humbly corrected some of the accolades mentioned with great honesty and clarity. Thank you for your service.
A Viper (voice interoperability plan for emergency responders) Tower is to be discussed under the Legislative Items of the Rutherford County Commissioners meeting agenda. The excerpt from the June 2012 minutes of the Chimney Rock Village Council says “b. The Mayor received a letter from Rutherford County Commission informing of their attempt to improve radio…
(SPINDALE) The annual Reverse Raffle fundraiser of the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce was held December 7 at The Foundation. The performing arts center was decked out for the holidays and the festivities began promptly. Conner Computer Consultants, Inc. set up the electronics for the number drawing for door prizes. One lucky ticket at the…
Putting People to Work Senator Kay Hagen sponsored a Job Fair Friday at The Foundation at Isothermal Community College from 1-4:30 pm. Over 700 people had shown up by 3:00 pm with lines for some positions stretching around the lobby and out the door. Not all firms represented were hiring but they were taking resumes for possible future…
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