Rutherford County, NC, Western North Carolina, News,arrests, RC Catalyst, Judicial District 29A
SPINDALE – A history instructor from Isothermal Community College is headed to the Middle East in hopes of bringing home a richer cultural perspective to his students. Dr. Brett Parker will travel to Jordan for eight days this month as part of…Read More »
CONTACT INFORMATION Rutherford County Animal Control 828.287.6025 NOTICE Rutherford County Animal Control has obtained horses from a recent court case within the County. If you believe you may be the owner of a horse in the County’s custody and can…Read More »
RALEIGH – Residents and visitors looking for farms that offer outdoor experiences and local food will have plenty of options this spring as farms across the state open their gates to welcome guests. There are a variety of activities to choose from…Read More »
Commutations are first after Governor’s Juvenile Sentence Review Board examined cases Raleigh Mar 10, 2022 Governor Cooper has commuted the sentences of three people who were convicted for crimes committed when they were teenagers. The commutations follow an intensive review of their…Read More »
By Rob Schofield March 3, 2022 In Courts & the Law, News As reported in this space last week, a few years’ back, a group of civil rights groups sued the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles over its longstanding practice of…Read More »
RALEIGH – With spring fire season upon us, the N.C. Forest Service is asking residents to prioritize safety and practice caution when burning debris. Escaped fires from burning debris continue to be the leading cause of wildfires in North Carolina. Peak months…Read More »
On March 2, 2022, Hinesville Police Department, located in Georgia, contacted the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Team (C.A.T.) about a fugitive from their state that they believed was possibly staying in Rutherford County: Terry Lee Sledge. Within a few hours…Read More »
On February 11,2022 the North Carolina Supreme Court issued an opinion concerning the video sweepstakes machines currently being operated across North Carolina. They held that electronic gaming machines are illegal under North Carolina law even if they require some ‘skill or dexterity’…Read More »
Jose Jovanny Camarena, 26, of Nebo, was found unresponsive Wednesday morning during a routine check at the detention center. Camarena was being held at the McDowell County Detention Center after being arrested on Monday, February 7, 2022 for an outstanding warrant for…Read More »
In one 0f the oldest cases on record in McDowell County, having been charged December 16, 2015, Amanda Elaine Collins was found not guilty on a total of 21 felony charges. These charges included statutory rape, statutory sex offense, incest, indecent liberties…Read More »
