Arrests – May 31, 2023
Oh how Sweet it Is!
A Vidalia onion is a variety of sweet onion grown in a production area defined by law of the U.S. state of Georgia since 1986 and the United States Code of Federal Regulations. It has a mild flavor, a uniquely flat shape,…Read More »
May 26 Arrests
Arrests 5-25-23
Commissioners…..Where Is The Money?
There is so much talk of money in this county. There seems to be not enough money for the school system, not enough money for jail improvements, not enough for EMS services, and Sheriff’s Office, yet projects such as a multi-million dollar…Read More »
Forest City Police Officer Admits Affair While On Duty
In the Jan. 19, 2023 Civil District Court hearing, Keith Michael Early accused Forest City Police Officer Troy Scroggs of “Alienation of Affection” from his wife, Samantha Early. During his testimony, Scroggs admitted conducting the sexual affair with Samantha Early while he…Read More »
Rutherfordton’s “Mint Social District” allows open containers in the streets
RUTHERFORDTON – The Rutherfordton Town Council approved a new social district, “The Mint District” for the downtown area at its May meeting. At a recent hearing on the creation of the Mint District, local leaders and merchants spoke in support stating that…Read More »
Former Freightworks Workers File Suit
An amended complaint by the former workers at NC trucking company Freightworks LLC was filed Monday in federal court. The original complaint was filed March 23, 2023. The former workers allege they were not given advance warning of Freightwork’s closing and were…Read More »
Reason for RC’s Convenience Center Operating Hours Change
Editor’s Note: We apologize for the publication delay of this story. While for many this is old news, however with the new budget being formulated, the reason behind the operating hours change earlier this year is important to understand. ________________________________________________________ Last year…Read More »
Rutherford County Jail…… Blame Game Starts.
April 28, 2023 Yesterday I posted an article about the female side of the jail closing. Then late last night I read an article with statements made by the County Manager. I thought to myself…Really, really??? They are upset that the very…Read More »