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05/31/2026

🌟 Your Community Needs You – Ready to Serve? 🌟

The Town of Rutherfordton is currently seeking volunteers to serve on several Boards and Commissions that help guide decisions, support community priorities, and shape our future.

We currently have openings for:

• Parks & Recreation Committee – 1 opening
• Planning & Zoning Board – 1 opening
• Recreation Trust Fund Commission – 1 opening
• RTR (Rutherford Town Rising) Volunteer Opportunities

This is a great opportunity to share your experience, stay involved in local decision-making, and make a real impact in your community.

📌 Who can serve?
Most members must live within Rutherfordton town limits and serve a 2–3 year term (varies by board). All applicants must complete an application and sign Ethics/Conflict of Interest guidelines.

📌 How to apply:
👉 Board & Committee Application: https://www.rutherfordton.net/boards-commissions/

If you’ve ever thought about getting more involved in your community,this is your opportunity.

05/29/2026

The Town of Rutherfordton is happy to share this affordable workforce housing opportunity from Gateway Housing.

Gateway Housing is excited to announce the availability of a new affordable workforce housing opportunity in Rutherfordton. Recently placed on the market, 178 Upper Gateway Circle is a newly constructed, move-in ready home located within the Creekwood Meadows community.

This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 1,327 square feet of comfortable living space with an open floor plan, spacious bedrooms, separate laundry room, and inviting living area designed for everyday living and long-term affordability.

Located within minutes of parks, walking trails, playgrounds, shopping, grocery stores, and recreational amenities, the home provides convenient access to many of the amenities that make Rutherfordton a great place to live.

Creekwood Meadows is an important part of the Town’s broader commitment to expanding affordable and workforce housing opportunities through partnerships with organizations including Gateway Housing, Rutherfordton Habitat for Humanity, and Rutherford Housing Partnership.

The Creekwood Meadows community is designed for families earning qualifying income levels, and eligible buyers may also qualify for down payment assistance and USDA Section 502 Loan Program financing opportunities.

If you or someone you know has been searching for an attainable path to homeownership, this may be a great opportunity to explore.

Additional information about Gateway Housing can be found at https://gatewaywellnessfoundation.org/housing

Please see the attached flyer for additional details, program information, and photos of the home.

05/27/2026

Big thanks to everyone who took time to complete the Crestview Park Community Input Survey. Your feedback helped shape the draft concepts for the future of Crestview Park and now it’s time to see those ideas come to life.

Next week, CHA will be in Rutherfordton, presenting the survey results and sharing recommended Crestview Park Master Plan design options with the community and Town Council.

📍 COMMUNITY PUBLIC MEETING
Tuesday, June 2 | 5:00 PM
Rutherfordton Town Hall
129 N. Main Street

This meeting will feature the full presentation of the proposed design concepts along with time for informal discussion, questions, and community feedback.

📍 TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Wednesday, June 3 | 5:30 PM
Rutherfordton Town Hall

CHA will formally present the Crestview Master Plan design options to Town Council during the regular business meeting. Public comments will be accepted, but this meeting will be more formal with limited interaction.

Individuals wishing to speak during public comment must sign up at the door before 5:30 PM and should be prepared to provide comments within a 3-minute time limit.

📍 FINAL MASTER PLAN PRESENTATION
Wednesday, July 1 | 5:30 PM
Rutherfordton Town Hall

The final amended master plan, updated based on public input received during the June meetings, will be presented to Town Council.

We encourage everyone interested in the future of Crestview Park to attend and stay involved in the process.

05/25/2026

Today, on Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Memorial Day is more than the start of summer, it is a day of reflection, gratitude, and remembrance for those who never made it home.

Their sacrifice secured the freedoms we enjoy today, and their stories deserve to be remembered for generations to come.

This November, our community will have the extraordinary honor of hosting The Wall That Heals at the ICC Soccer Fields in Spindale, November 12–15, 2026.

The Wall That Heals is far more than a traveling exhibit. It is a living memorial and educational experience that brings the stories, sacrifices, and lasting impacts behind the 58,281 names etched on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. directly to communities across America.

For many veterans and families, this experience is deeply personal. For some, it may be the first time they truly feel welcomed home.

The memorial experience includes:
• A three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
• The Mobile Education Center, sharing the stories behind the names
• The In Memory Program honoring Vietnam veterans who returned home and later passed away
• A digital display recognizing our Hometown Heroes, The Rutherford 10
• Educational opportunities for schools, churches, and civic groups

Not every veteran or family has the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. That is why bringing The Wall here matters so deeply, we are bringing healing home.

The event will be free and open to the public 24 hours a day beginning November 11 through November 15.

Every life mattered. Every name tells a story. Every story deserves to be remembered.

For more information visit: www.thewallthathealsspindalenc2026.org or contact 828-351-4955.

05/25/2026

Today, the Town of Rutherfordton joins our community and our nation in observing Memorial Day, a solemn day of remembrance for the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to our country.

This is a day of reflection above all else.

We pause to honor the sacrifice of those who never returned home. Their courage secured the freedoms we live with today, and their legacy continues to live on in every community, including here in Rutherfordton. Freedom has never been free. It has always been carried by those who gave everything.

As we reflect, we are also reminded that we are part of a continuing American story, one that will reach a historic milestone with America 250, the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Here in Rutherford County, that story will be honored this Independence Day through a shared community celebration.

On July 4, 2026, all seven municipalities in the county, along with Rutherford County and the Rutherford County TDA, will come together for a countywide celebration, the America 250 Rutherford County Celebration . The evening will feature a large fireworks display at the Isothermal Community College around Lake Imogene, along with family activities and community gathering areas across the county. Fireworks are scheduled to begin around 9:30pm

Earlier that day, at 10:00 AM in downtown Rutherfordton at Court Street and North Main Street, the Town will dedicate the Overmountain Men Statue. This monument will honor the Overmountain Men and the local folks who supported their journey through this region during the Revolutionary War. Their story is part of the larger story of American independence and the freedom we continue to honor today.

But today is not about celebration.

Today is about remembrance.

We honor those who gave their lives in service. We remember their sacrifice. And we give thanks for the freedom they secured for all of us.

From all of us at the Town of Rutherfordton, we wish you a safe, meaningful, and reflective Memorial Day

05/22/2026

This week marked the final week of the Rutherfordton Little League -D1, NC regular season, and it ended on a high note with a fun, friendly matchup between the Rutherfordton Police Department and Rutherfordton Fire & Rescue Department.

Both departments proudly sponsored teams this season, and the game featured the Dodgers (Rutherfordton Police) taking on the D-Backs (Fire Department). The stands were filled with support from Chief Ingle of the Police Department and Chief Harrill of the Fire Department, cheering alongside their teams throughout the game.

Adding to the community spirit, Mayor Dancy’s grandson Jackson was on the field, holding down first base for the Dodgers.

In a spirited, hit-filled game, the Police Department came away with the win, but the real victory was the sense of community, teamwork, and support on display.

As the regular season comes to a close, a special thank you goes out to all the volunteer coaches, parents, and organizers who make Little League possible, and most importantly to the players for their hard work, sportsmanship, and energy all season long. These are the moments and memories that help build a strong community both on and off the field.

Great season, Dodgers and D-Backs and thank you to everyone who made it possible.

05/21/2026

🚨🚨RESCHEDULE ALERT🚨🚨
Rubber Duckies may be waterproof, but everything else for this event is not!
Due to incoming weather, we are postponing the Duck Dash Derby & Wild Robot Movie in the Park
for June 26th at 7:30 pm!
Mark your calendars and join us for a fun summer evening next month!

Duck sales will remain open at Town Hall, and we plan to extend the opportunity for you to get yours at the June 5th FA&B. Come see us at the Rutherfordton PARC Booth

Although we are sad to shift our plans last minute, we hope you all join us in welcoming much needed rain!

05/18/2026

🦆 Get ready for a quacktastic time at the Duck Dash Derby! 🦆

Join us May 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at Kiwanis Park in Rutherfordton for an evening of fun, community, and friendly competition, all supporting a great cause.

This exciting event is a fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation!

🎟️ Get your ducks!
Ducks are $5 each
Available starting April 20th at Town Hall
And starting May 1st at FA&B
🪙 Bechtler’s Golden Duck Hunt

Before the race, explore Rutherfordton parks for a chance to find one of the elusive Golden Ducks—each one earns a free entry into the race!

🦆 Duck Dash Derby

Watch your ducks race down Cleghorn Creek in a one-of-a-kind community event you won’t want to miss.

🎬 Movies in the Park

Stick around after the race for a screening of THE WILD ROBOT under the stars.

🍿 Food & Fun

Enjoy local favorites:

Cactus Rainbow
The Groovy Grubbery
Kona Ice
Main Street Coffee & Ice Cream

Bring your friends, bring your family, and bring your duck spirit for a night of community, entertainment, and giving back.

📍 See you at Kiwanis Park!

05/12/2026

🚒 Rutherfordton Fire Department is adding new technology designed to make emergency responses safer for everyone on the road.

As North Carolina observes the statewide “Move Over” enforcement campaign, reinforcing the importance of slowing down and moving over for emergency vehicles stopped or operating on our roadways.

The department has started deploying Safety Cloud® by HAAS Alert, a system that sends digital alerts to nearby drivers when emergency vehicles are responding with lights and sirens activated. Drivers using apps like Waze and Apple Maps and even some newer vehicle dashboard systems may now receive warnings before they ever see an emergency vehicle or roadside scene ahead.

The first Rutherfordton apparatus equipped with the system is Squad 26 the main Engine Company from Fire Station 1, with additional units planned as new apparatus enter service later this year, including Ladder 26 and the replacement for Engine 2611. The Rutherfordton Police Department is also exploring future deployment opportunities as additional patrol vehicles are added to the fleet.

As Rutherfordton continues to grow, traffic volumes increase, and distracted driving becomes more common, protecting responders working on busy roadways is more important than ever, especially along major corridors and the future US 221 Bypass.

“This technology gives motorists another layer of warning and awareness when our crews are operating on busy roadways,” said Fire Chief Brandon Harrill. “Every second of additional warning time can help make the scene safer for responders and the public.”

These upgrades are part of Rutherfordton’s broader investment in modern, reliable, and fuel-efficient public safety vehicles and equipment, much of it supported through grant funding to help reduce costs to taxpayers.

For firefighters, police officers, and emergency personnel working on the roadside, a few extra seconds of driver awareness can be the difference between a safe response and a dangerous situation. This technology is designed to create that extra margin of safety helping drivers react earlier, slow down sooner, and better protect the people working to protect our community. 🚒🚓

05/08/2026

🌷 Support Local & Celebrate Mother’s Day in Downtown Rutherfordton!

Rutherford Town Risingrd is hosting a special Flower Fundraiser this Saturday, May 9th from 12–4 PM at Main Street Park, and it’s a great way to support local work while adding some beauty to your weekend.

If you missed the pre-sale, you’re still in luck—there will be a wide variety of flowers and greenery available on site, perfect for building your own custom bouquet.

💐 Stop by to:

Create a Mother’s Day bouquet (let the kids pick something special for Mom)
Grab a “Just Because” bouquet and support a great local nonprofit
Enjoy a quick, fun stop right in the heart of downtown

A big thank you to Pacha Studio for partnering with RTR on this event and helping make it possible.

If you’re downtown Saturday, swing by Main Street Park, support a local cause, and take home something beautiful.

🌷Main Street is Blooming for our Flower Fundraiser🌷

SATURDAY, MAY 9TH FROM 12-4PM STREET PARK

Don't worry if you missed our pre-sale because we've got you covered! We will have a wide variety of flowers/greenery to choose from!

💐Build your own bouquet just in time for Mother's Day - let the kids pick out the perfect flower combo to surprise Mom on her special day
💐Purchase a "Just Because Bouquet" to support our non-profit fundraiser for Rutherford Town Rising

Big THANK YOU to Pacha Studio for partnering with RTR on this fundraiser! We really appreciate your support!