The Town of Rutherfordton is requesting qualifications statements from qualified engineering or architectural firms for engineering and design services to provide professional services for the successful completion of the approved Master Plan for the Norris Recreation Complex Phase 1. The Town is a recipient of a Parks & Recreation Trust Fund Grant and this project … Continued
On May 3rd, 2023, the Rutherfordton Town Council approved Ordinance 20-23 creating the social district in Downtown Rutherfordton. The North Carolina General Assembly passed Session Law 2021-150 in 2021 allowing cities to create “Social Districts” where individuals over 21 can buy an alcoholic beverage from licensed establishments (i.e. bars, breweries, restaurants) and consume to-go drinks … Continued
As Rutherford County navigates a year where all properties have been reassessed with a new value, the Town is in the process of placing our reassesses priorities into a budget for the coming year. Earlier this year with the help of the citizens, town leaders, and Rutherfordton Town Council, the 2023 Action Plan was formulated … Continued
The Town of Rutherfordton is beyond excited to announce Rebecca Blanton as our Main Street Manager to serve as the Executive Director of the Rutherford Town Rising board of directors in the work of connecting and serving our businesses for a stronger economic outcome. Rebecca a Rutherfordton native with a heart for downtown brings a … Continued
In North Carolina, the Tax Burden on property owners is comprised of two variables. The Tax value x The Tax Rate = Tax Bill. You most likely received a letter in the mail within the past week from Rutherford County, which included a Tax Revaluation notice. This news shook the county, as everyone saw a … Continued
Rutherfordton and Rutherford Town Rising are excited to announce the search for the Next Main Street Manager! Are you passionate about small businesses and the Town of Rutherfordton? When someone says let’s go Downtown is your heart already there? Well, we have the perfect place for you to help Rutherfordton and our downtown business community … Continued
We listened to our residents, visitors, and business owners through our recent Community Survey. This feedback, along with feedback from our Department Heads and Town Councilmembers, has helped us create the 2023 Action Plan. The plan, while still in draft format, is scheduled to be approved by the Town Council at their regularly scheduled meeting … Continued
A day over a decade in the making as the Town of Rutherfordton and the Rutherfordton Fire & Rescue Dept broke ground on Fire Station #2 today. Rutherfordton Fire & Rescue Station 2 is now officially under construction at 1701 Baber Rd in Rutherfordton. The new 5,320 sqft building will feature 2 drive-through truck bays … Continued
As we begin to think about practicing writing down “2023” instead of 2022, we often think about the opportunities that come along with a new year. Opportunities for personal goals, personal improvement, new visions, and new objectives that we aim to do with a fresh start. Oftentimes, we focus so much on what could be and what is … Continued
As we move further into the holiday season, we cannot be more grateful for what we, as a community, have been able to accomplish over the last two years. At the beginning of 2021, The Town of Rutherfordton published our 2021 Action Plan after surveying the community, our department heads, Mayor, and Council. This plan … Continued
