Rutherford County, NC, Western North Carolina, News,arrests, RC Catalyst, Judicial District 29A
9-29-23 Forest City- Nonprofit organization NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) South Mountains NC held a meeting and dinner on Friday night to discuss their mission and to honor volunteer Matthew LaBreche for his service and commitment to ACRN (Allied Comprehensive…Read More »
10-02-23 Rutherfordton- After months of waiting for repairs to be finished the Women’s Wing of the Rutherford County Jail was given the “go-ahead” to open by State Inspectors today. As many know that portion of the jail was closed back in April…Read More »
September 12, 2023 Two instances have popped up on social media concerning Rutherford County students this week. The one at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy made WLOS write an article about it (click here) and the other concerning RS Central has not made…Read More »
Monday night the Rutherford County Commissioners met for their scheduled monthly meeting. The budget was the hot topic right now and will be approved soon. As usual all departments are asking for increased funds. With the rising rates of inflation that is…Read More »
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 »
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 »
April 27, 2023 It appears that inspectors have finally had enough of the conditions at the jail and closed the female side for multiple violations. All female prisoners should be removed and placed in other jails in the surrounding counties by…Read More »
I have repeatedly written about my concerns in the jail over the years. Since Sheriff Ellenburg ran on a promise of transparency I requested to be allowed to actually tour the dentition facility so I could give a first hand account of…Read More »
RE-PRINTED STATEMENT FROM RUTHERFORD COUNTY GOVERNMENT FACEBOOK PAGE. “We recognize that there is a LOT of misinformation going around on various social media platforms and out on the streets regarding the property revaluation. Be informed; know the facts. Link to the March…Read More »
So the new real estate appraisals for Rutherford County were mailed out this week. If you have not seen yours yet be prepared for quite a shock. They have all increased dramatically with some even doubling in appraised valve. Why does this…Read More »