Author: Deborah Keller

About Deborah Keller

Government/Law Enforcement and Medical Correspondent, Independent Journalist, Author, BS in Health Services, ADN Registered Nurse (specializing in critical care), Duke University Certified Nonprofit Manager, Former EMT-I and EMT Instructor, Photographer, Graphic Designer, Costumer, and Media Consultant.

ACRN Executive Director Matthew LaBreche Honored at NAMI, South Mountains NC Dinner

  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 »

Is It “Zero Tolerance” Or Just Tolerance In The Rutherford County Education System?

 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 »

…But What About The Jail?

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 »

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 »

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 »

Rutherford County Jail…… Female Side Closed by Inspectors.

  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 »

Horrific Conditions In Rutherford County Jail

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 »

Sticker Shock…..New Tax Appraisals Mailed Out This Week.

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 »