The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying the […]
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Internet-starved counties see hope for broadband in ARPA funds
Residents excited at the potential to have access, but county officials planning to leverage federal […]
Rutherfordton Town Council Votes to Approve FY23 Budget in 3-1 Vote
By Rutherfordton.net Posted on June 15, 2022 The Town Council recently passed the Fiscal Year […]
Long trial waits region-wide
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Another victim of Vinson Shane Hill, a serial rapist convicted […]
Mental Distress, Social Isolation on the Rise Among NC Seniors
North Carolina ranks 30th in the nation for the number of its older adult residents […]
From state budget surprises to freedom on the line: The week’s top stories on Policy Watch
By Clayton Henkel NC POLICY WATCH July 3, 2022 In Commentary, News In this issue: 1. State budget has plenty of surprises, including lots of earmarks and lower raises than state employees wanted Developing […]
Making Laps with Bruce Wayne
Hello race fans of Rutherford county and to my readers in surrounding areas, I’d like […]
Budget would expand sheriffs’ ability to challenge jail investigations — and delay fixing alleged violations
By Kelan Lyons NC POLICY WATCH – 7/1/2022 Photo: Adobe Stock County sheriffs and jailers could […]
The 2022 North Carolina Women’s Health Report Card
CHAPEL HILL, NC – A new report from the UNC-Chapel Hill Center for Women’s Health […]
Breach of Cliffside Cone Mills Dam on the Second Broad River
Cliffside, NC — On June 22, 2022, a breach in the old Cliffside Cone Mills […]