The sounds of hammers were heard from the front lawn of Donna Lattimore's house in Forest City as seven North Carolina State University (NCSU) students were working on an assignment away from the college campus. The students, joined by Rutherford Housing Partnership (RHP) staff and the Women Roofers, put a new roof on the Lattimore home.

May 2nd marks the opening of the Spring 2025 session of EASE (Equine Assisted Senior Engagement) at FENCE, a program developed to provide equine support for people in our community affected by early-stage dementia, MCI (mild cognitive impairment) and Parkinson's disease.

On a clear and sunny 52 degree winter Sunday afternoon recently, more than 100 people gathered at Kiwanis Park in Rutherfordton to celebrate and remember a special friend of the community - Eric D. Wells.

Five months ago on September 27, 2024 Hurricane Helene brought devastating flood waters to Rutherford County, adjoining counties and Western North Carolina. Lake Lure and Chimney Rock, as well as other areas in Rutherford and Polk counties, are forever changed.