No sooner than the ink had dried on Town Council's January 2, 2019 passing of Ordinance 04-19, outlining the central business district...

As you’ve walked down Main Street in Rutherfordton, your eyes were probably drawn to the brightly colored dresses in the window of...

What makes a small business successful? Profit margins? Growth? In a small town like Rutherfordton, I think that there are two keys to...

Rutherfordton - November 13, 2018: Every year the small town of Rutherfordton makes celebrating Christmas magical! Festivities begin with...

Rutherfordton - October 25, 2018: Veteran’s Day in Rutherford County, is an especially significant occasion as we stand united as a...

One of the best things about fall in Western North Carolina is that it ushers in the most spooky event of the year: Trick-or-Treat on...

October 15, 2018 - Rutherfordton Staff Reports Located just off US Hwy 221, south of downtown Rutherfordton, the Purple Martin Greenway...

RUTHERFORDTON, N.C. (July 10, 2018): Revitalization is happening in and around Western North Carolina and the Town of Rutherfordton is...

Come and enjoy spring in North Carolina with an action packed weekend you don’t want to miss. Friday night kicksoff the celebration with...

Start a new tradition and join us for our Carolina Christmas event in downtown Rutherfordton. The day kicks off with Mr. and Mrs. Claus ...

On September 18, 1906, Amos Owens, a notorious moonshiner from Rutherford County, died. Known as the “Cherry Bounce King,” Owens was...

Get READY, Get SET, and GO to Rutherfordton for a 2-Day Fall Festival Weekend you won’t believe. All the actions kicks off Friday night...

On August 21, 1987, the blockbuster movie Dirty Dancing was released in theaters across the country. Though set at a resort in the...

Rutherfordton, N.C. was named 2016 “Outstanding Small Town of the Year” by the N.C. Rural Center in response to the town’s successful...

The Overmountain soldiers marched through Rutherford County on October 3-5, 1780 on their way to meet Major Patrick Ferguson at the...

Located in western North Carolina, the Town of Rutherfordton is introducing four new trails just in time for spring strolls and family...

Among Rutherford County residents, it has been called “one of the most hidden stories of history.” This mystery won’t be found in...

The Rutherfordton Historic Main Street TRACK Trail is a 0.5 mile walk that takes visitors past historic landmarks and features dating...

Many of us that were born and raised in Rutherfordton often forget all the fantastic history that surrounds us everyday. From the stores...