Welcome to the Town of Rutherfordton!
This page is designed to assist and provide some of the basic information to assist you in getting settled in.
Government Responsibilities
The Town of Rutherfordton provides services including police and fire protection, garbage collection, sewer service, planning, zoning and fire inspections inside the Town limits. Please note that a Rutherfordton mailing address does not necessarily indicate residing within Town limits. To see a map of Town limits, click here.
SERVICES
Water & Sewer Service
Broad River Water Authority (BRWA) is the water provider for the Town of Rutherfordton and also handles sewer billing. A deposit and connection fee is required for service. For more information, contact Broad River Water Authority at 286-0640 or visit their website at NCBRWA.com.
Sewer Service
If you are moving into an existing building, contacting BRWA will also begin your sewer service. For new construction, come by Town Hall to pay the tap fee and an inspection will be scheduled. Click here (.pdf) for a current list of fees.
Solid Waste Collection
The Town collects household garbage, small appliances and other trash, yard trimmings, and recyclable materials weekly. The Town supplies each residential unit with one 95 gallon garbage can and it should be at the residence when you move in. If you need additional cans, they may be purchased at Town Hall. Click here (.pdf)) for the price. If you have any additional questions, contact Public Works at 287-5961. For additional information on solid waste collection, click here.
Electricity, Telephone, Gas, and Cable TV
To establish service, contact:
Electric: Duke Energy www.duke-energy.com
Telephone: BellSouth (888) 757-6500
Gas & Cable / Satellite TV : There are several companies providing services. Please reference the yellow pages for a choice of companies.
To locate underground cables, call 1-800-632-4949
Emergencies
Dial 911 for emergency police, fire or ambulance calls. For situations not involving imminent threats to people or loss of property inside the Town limits, call 287-5062, or after hours, call the communications center at 828-286-2911. If you are outside the Town limits of Rutherfordton, call the Rutherford County Sheriff at 287-6247. Please note that a Rutherfordton mailing address does not necessarily indicate residing within Town limits. To see map of Town limits, click here.
Schools
The phone numbers for the public schools serving Rutherfordton are:
Rutherfordton Elementary: 287-3778
R-S Middle School: 286-4461
R-S Central High School: 287-3304
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: 657-9998
Rutherford County Schools – Main Administrative Offices: 286-2757
www.rutherford.k12.nc.us/public
Information for private schools in the area can be found in the Yellow Pages.
Pets
Animals shall be under sufficient physical restraint (leash, cage, fence, etc) at all times. An animal is exempt from being under physical restraint if a responsible adult (18 years old or older) is physically outdoors and directly adjacent to the animal on the land where the owner of the animal resides, and the animal is obedient to that person’s commands. For additional information regarding animal control, click here.
Driver's Licenses and Vehicle Tags
Once you move to North Carolina, you have 60 days to update your drivers license to your new address. See N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles requirements for those who have moved here from elsewhere in North Carolina or from out of state.
http://www.ncdot.org/DMV/
Voter Registration
For information on how to register to vote in Rutherford County, visit the Board of Elections’ website at: www.rutherfordcountync.gov/dept/board_of_elections/How_to_Register_to_Vote.php
