Rutherford County Veteran Services

06/17/2026

SCAM ALERT!
A graphic circulating online claiming VA is offering free athletic shoes from major brands has been identified as a scam by the VA national office, as well as our Whole Health program.
Athletic shoes through VA are not available through online offers, brand-selection links, promotional emails or third-party sign-ups.
Shoes are only available by prescription for Veterans with diabetes or to accommodate an orthopedic condition. VA only provides shoes that are medically required.
Veterans should not click suspicious links, enter personal information or provide payment details in response to these posts or messages.
Questions? Please contact your VA care team directly through official VA channels.

06/13/2026

PARKING LOT UPDATE - 6/13/2026:
The individual responsible has reached out to us and has stepped forward to take responsibility for the damage. We are pleased to share that they have agreed to repair the affected area.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our community for your assistance, support, and willingness to help regarding this matter. The overwhelming response from our citizens is a testament to the pride our citizens take in our community and their support of Cliffside Fire & Rescue.

We also appreciate the cooperation shown throughout this situation and would like to thank the individual involved for doing the right thing and working with us to make things right.

This is another perfect example of what makes our community great, neighbors looking out for one another and working together to solve problems in a respectful and responsible manner.

Thank you again for your continued support of Cliffside Fire & Rescue!
______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Cliffside Fire & Rescue is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the owner or operator of a gray Ford pickup truck that decided it would be a good idea to use the parking lot at Cliffside Fire & Rescue as their personal burnout pad.

Unfortunately for them, our parking lot was recently paved, and their reckless actions caused damage to the new asphalt, leaving holes and requiring repairs that will ultimately cost money that should be spent serving our community, not fixing damage caused by irresponsible behavior.

This parking lot belongs to the citizens we proudly serve every day. It was not built for street racing, burnouts, or destruction.

If you recognize this truck or know who was driving it, please send us a private message or contact the fire department. We would appreciate the opportunity to speak with the responsible party before pursuing other avenues.

We are asking our community to help us identify the individual responsible and hold them accountable for the damage they caused.

📞 (828) 657-5671
📩 Send us a Facebook message

As always, we appreciate the support of our community and ask that this post be shared so we can identify the person responsible.

06/12/2026

Today, we honor and the 78th Anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act — which allowed women to serve as permanent members of the military.

Thank you, Governor Josh Stein, for proclaiming June 12, 2026, as “Women Veterans Day” in North Carolina and recognizing the trailblazing women who’ve served. Read the proclamation: https://governor.nc.gov/governor-stein-proclaims-women-veterans-day

05/15/2026

05/06/2026

Welcome to Rutherford County, NC