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RUTHERFORDTON — A few years ago Rutherford County’s (RC) cramped, outdated animal shelter was a highly visible mark of shame for Rutherford County. The 50 year old facility on Laurel Hill Drive in Rutherfordton, once known for its cruel animal drop box…Read More »
On January 12, 2022, Andrew Hodge was found dead in his cell in the Rutherford County Detention Center from an alleged drug overdose. Shortly thereafter, Sheriff Chris Francis suddenly pulled his bid for re-election. Since this incident, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office…Read More »
Tonight I had the pleasure of going to Carolina Café in Spindale to eat. I saw where they had expanded their hours to 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturdays and decided to give it a try. Previously they were only open…Read More »
While sentencing a meth addict to a recovery facility instead of prison seems like a good choice to benefit both society and the addict, sometimes it is not. Having worked at a recovery center to collect data on outcomes, a preliminary conclusion…Read More »
The Daily Courier published the photo of the above banner on their front page today. The banner appeared Saturday on the mural wall at Court Street and Main in downtown Rutherfordton. By Sunday it was gone – removed by the Town for…Read More »
The Department of Transportation spent 2 days already collecting the illegally placed campaign signs of district attorney Ted Bell and appointed judge Ellen Shelley from local roadways.
Sunshine Week — March 13-19 this year — promotes a dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis’ quote “sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants” is the basis for…Read More »
Wayne’s Lunch Box – Wayne puts the daily menus up on this Facebook link. He’s open M-F, 10-2 pm. 391 E. Main St. Spindale, NC Friday’s menu, for example… Friday’s Menu!! Cube Steak, Fried Flounder, Chicken Tenders, Hamburger Steaks and Baked Ham!!…Read More »
Candidate filing for the Nov. elections resumes Thursday, Feb. 24 at 8 a.m. and ends at noon on Tuesday, March 8. The N.C. Supreme Court had suspended the filing period last year. The date of the election primary is now Tuesday, May…Read More »
RUTHERFORDTON — Attorney Andrew LaBreche petitioned Superior Court Monday for the release of the Rutherfordton police’s body camera footage of the Jan. 29 incident at the Copper Penny restaurant involving Tony Roberson, an announced candidate for sheriff. The 911 call (see below)…Read More »