“Republic” of Rutherford????
**Opinion** 10-21-22 I was looking a copy of our ballot today and it just made me sad. Where is everyone? Where are the Democrat candidates? Where are the Independent/Unaffiliated candidates? Why are there so many uncontested races in our county? I know the demographics have shown that we are a Republican leaning county and have […]
County Police Force …….. Is Now The Time?
**Opinion** 10-19-22 Early voting starts October 20th. We have multiple uncontested candidates on the ballot but the Sheriff’s race is not one of those. There are three candidates running for this office. Aaron Ellenburg (R), Jason Weast (D), and Tony Roberson (U). This has been a contentious race and doesn’t look to get any kinder […]
Claude Keever Receives Plea Deal for Multiple Sex Offenses Against Children
**Opinion** 10-16-2022 Original articles concerning this case. ”WLOS: Feb. 1, 2021: On July 20, 2020, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office received a report alleging that Claude Linden Keever had committed the offense of taking Indecent Liberties with a Child, NCGS§ 14-202.1, a felony crime. Upon receipt of this report, the Rutherford County Criminal Investigation Division contacted […]
“Do Unto Others…” or “What Goes Around Comes Around”….RC Politics 2022 Commentary **Updated 10-13-22**
**Opinion** UPDATE: 10-13-22 I still have not heard back from Polk County Sheriff’s office concerning the training and certifications request but did receive an email from Isothermal Community College confirming that Tony Roberson DID complete and pass his BLET on 10-09-1996 there. I will update with the other information if it is made available. […]
Another Incident At The Jail?
October 9, 2022 Last night I received a message that an incident had occurred at the jail. The details were a bit fuzzy stating that a shank was used in an assault but later cleared up by a second source. I asked for a statement from Sheriff Francis last night confirming these events and he […]
David and Goliath…….Rutherford County Courthouse 2022
**Opinion** 10-04-22 I went to court this week to watch a case being heard that a local attorney had put forward against several judges, a lawyer and the District Attorney (D.A.). It is a case that has been two years in the making. I was curious, as this appears to be a classic David […]
A New Sheriff In Town…..Voting 2022
9/30/22 This November Rutherford County will have the opportunity to vote in a new Sheriff. Our current Sheriff Chris Francis after multiple incidences with the office decided not to run again. Sheriff Francis has been in office for twelve (12) years being elected in 2010 from a position as a School Resource Officer at […]
Guest Editorial – Seth Effron
Capitol Broadcasting Company Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 TODAY’S EDITORIAL Voters shouldn’t back candidates who are election deniers CBC Editorial: Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022; editorial #8792 The following is the opinion of Capitol Broadcasting Company When it […]
Former LEO Jamie Dunn Loses Appeal for Assault On A Restrained Prisoner
9-21-22 Rutherfordton- What a day in the courthouse in Rutherfordton! This almost sounds like the set up for a Lifetime movie. The Main Players: Jamie Dunn, a former Sheriff’s deputy who was fired for assaulting a restrained prisoner in the jail, who now is associated with Independent Sheriff candidate Tony Robinson to be his Chief Deputy […]
Should Rutherford County Start Its Own Police Force?
September 1, 2022 Back in 2020 I wrote about the reasons why Rutherford County should start their own police force. It would take the responsibility off of the Sheriff and let him concentrate on the jail and courthouse. (The 911 Communications Center has already been moved from his office.) It would take political affiliations […]
