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Sandra Lee ’Sonnie’ Norman
Sandra Lee ’Sonnie’ Norman, age 87 of Rutherfordton died Tuesday, August 25, 2026. A memorial service at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Rutherfordton, North Carolina is planned for Saturday, September
Rutherford Learning Center conversion could cost $15 million
RUTHERFORDTON — Plans to convert the former Rutherford Learning Center site into multi-functional facility could cost up to $15 million.
R-S Central rolls past N. Henderson, faces Asheville School Friday
RUTHERFORDTON – R-S Central proved on Friday night that its 51-12 victory over McDowell in Week 1 wasn’t a fluke, with an impressive 52-12 rout of North Henderson.
Rutherfordton tests five electric vehicles in rural fleet pilot
Rutherfordton, N.C., is piloting five electric vehicles in police, fire, public works and parks roles to track costs, performance and long-term fleet savings.
Karen Loftis
Karen Loftis, age 75, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away on July 26, 2026. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at
R-S Central soccer reboots for 2026
RUTHERFORDTON – It is soccer season at the Palace and the Hilltoppers are looking to regain the form that brought them a state championship in 1999.
R-S Central volleyball falls to Polk 3-1
RUTHERFORDTON – Polk County paid a visit to the Palace to do battle with R-S Central on the volleyball court on Thursday night. The two-time state champion Wolverines showed that
Students in Rutherford County Schools begin the new year
RUTHERFORDTON — Senior Meg Prevatt plans to cherish every moment of her final year at R-S Central High School.
New development standards adopted by Rutherfordton council
RUTHERFORDTON — Newly adopted development guidelines approved by the Rutherfordton Town Council aim to attract more growth with a more balanced approach with existing and new home construction.
Hoyte Stott
Hoyte Stott, age 87, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away at his home on Monday, August 3, 2026. The family will gather to receive friends at McMahan
Rev. Thomas Abrams
Rev. Thomas Abrams from Rutherfordton, NC passed on August 2, 2026, at his home. Funeral service will be held on Saturday August 8 at 2pm in the Chapel of Ulysses
Repairs on two historic Rutherfordton buildings near completion
RUTHERFORDTON — Two projects are near completion in downtown Rutherfordton repairing damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
U.S. 221 Bypass expected to draw new business once completed
RUTHERFORDTON — Construction continues on the new U.S. 221 Bypass in Rutherfordton which is expected to help bring new economic opportunities to the area.
Large mixed-use development still planned for Rutherfordton
RUTHERFORDTON — Plans for a new mixed-use development with possibly up to 400 homes is still in the works for Rutherfordton despite some delays.
Courthouse construction still on track
RUTHERFORDTON - Construction on expanding the Rutherford County Courthouse continues with plans to build a fourth courtroom beginning in early 2027.
John Beamon Keith
John Beamon Keith, 73, died at his home in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, on May 8, 2026, surrounded by family. A memorial service and interment will be held at St. Francis
Crestview Park redesign approved by Rutherfordton council
RUTHERFORDTON - A final master plan for redeveloping Crestview Park presented to Rutherfordton Town Council showed the cost to implement the entire plan at nearly $34 million.
R-S Central junior legion season ends
RUTHERFORDTON-Facing Post 100 Cherryville in game two of a best of three series on Thursday night, R-S Central Junior Legion baseball lost 13-0 to finish their season. Huntley McCraw went
Forest City Allstars rout Rutherfordton, 10-0, advances to title game
RUTHERFORDTON-Forest City used plate discipline and timely hits along with a dominant start from Preston Marshall on the mound to pick up a 10-0 victory over Rutherfordton on Monday night.
Rutherfordton's plans for new municipal complex still on hold
RUTHERFORDTON — While plans for a new Municipal Complex remain on hold which combines police and town offices, there’s still interest in moving the project forward.
Rutherfordton man charged with murder after investigators find remains of missing woman
RUTHERFORDTON—A Rutherfordton man already being held at the Polk County Detention Center on unrelated charges has now been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a missing […]
Forest City, Boiling Springs top Avery All-Stars
RUTHERFORDTON — The Avery County 12U All-Stars dropped a pair of games over the weekend at a district tournament, falling 13-1 to Forest City 12U All-Stars on Friday, June 26,
Human remains found buried at local home; man charged with murder, deputies say
A man has been charged with murder after authorities said they found human remains buried at a home in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.