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Obituary – Andrew Franklin Hodge

Andrew Franklin Hodge Andrew Franklin Hodge, “RuRu”, 34, of Union Mills, died Wednesday,  January 12, 2022. A native of Rutherford…

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MountainTrue Urges FERC to Protect Mountain Rivers

On October 4, 2021, the Oconaluftee River below Ela Dam — once a high quality mountain river — was completely…

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Gov’t. Depts. closed due to weather

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office administrative offices will be closed tomorrow, January 18, 2022, due to inclement weather. All Rutherford County Offices,…

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Making Laps with Bruce Wayne

 Hello small town friendly,              Would like to first say thank you to all of…

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Community Losses Require Community Action – Column

Our county has been devastated over the past two weeks, beginning with the death and injuries of John and Nick…

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Advisory: WINTER WEATHER WARNING

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 8 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total…

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First Chief Public Defender Appointed for Cleveland and Lincoln Counties

Lydia A. Hoza to serve a four year term SHELBY, NC —The Superior Court Judges’ Office of Judicial District 27B has…

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Community: Death in the Rutherford Detention Facility

Wednesday January 12, 2022, 8:26 AM Rutherford County Sheriff's Office 1-12-2022       Death in the Rutherford County Detention Facility On 1-12-2022…

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Wanted

The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office needs help finding a group of wanted suspects. The following suspects are wanted by deputies:…

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Local attorney’s lawsuit against DA, Judges, and Sheriff’s Department moved to Federal Court; hearing date pending

On September 3, 2021, several elected officials and persons reporting to those officials were sued in state court.  These individuals…