We are bringing you the best of Rutherfordton in 2023! We are bringing you so many opportunities to stay, shop, eat, and play in Rutherfordton all year long. Be sure to save the dates and enjoy all that our community has to offer.
2023 NC Year of the Trail celebrates North Carolina’s vast network of trails, greenways, and blueways which showcase our diverse landscapes – grand mountain vistas, quiet rivers, vibrant urban greenways, coastal forests, and the rolling hills of the piedmont.
NC Year of the Trail is the largest statewide celebration of trails and outdoor recreation in North Carolina history.
North Carolina is the Great Trails State, where each of North Carolina’s 100 counties should be able to enjoy the proven benefits of trails, including health, safety, economic development, tourism, transportation, and environment. Trails are the backbone of our state’s growing $28 billion outdoor recreation economy.
The Year of the Trail campaign will reach communities with the message of how and where to experience trails that showcase North Carolina’s beautiful landscapes, provide healthy recreation, and stimulate local economies. The NC General Assembly NC designated 2023 as NC Year of the Trail, an effort led by the Great Trails State Coalition.
The Great Trails State Coalition is a broad-based group of diverse organizations, agencies, and supporters advocating for increased state investment in all types of trails statewide: hiking, paddle, mountain biking, equestrian, and paved.
Goals for NC Year of the Trail:
Inspire people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to try trails,
Demonstrate the importance of trails to elected officials.
Boost outdoor recreation tourism across the state through Year of the Trail events in all 100 counties.
The Norris Library Foundation is holding its Winter Fund Drive! Donate online at norrispubliclibrary.org and support the library’s efforts to bring great books, services, and programs for all ages to our community!
We can’t be more excited to see these renovations completed. Major improvements for Fire Fighter safety and ensuring the building serves another quarter century!
Brewtiful Mornings with Mayor Dancy
Our new interactive program of Brewtiful Mornings makes it so easy to ask questions & engage in conversation! Tune in every Friday morning at 8:30 to learn more about what's going on in your hometown.
Join us on Facebook or Youtube @MyRutherfordton
Departmental Monthly Reports
December 2022
Take a closer look into our Town Departments with our monthly reports!
Wednesday, February 1st
5:30 PM; Town Council Meeting Room
129 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton
Community Events
Rutherford County Farmer's Market
1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month, from 10 am until 1 pm!
146 N Main Street, Rutherfordton
Whether shoppers are looking for a unique gift for a loved one or simply checking off the grocery shopping list, the Rutherford County Farmers Market has it covered.
Preschool Storytime with Mrs. Reagan:
Fridays @ 10:30am
132 N Main Street, Rutherfordton
Come join us at Norris Public library for preschool storytime! Mrs. Reagan will have stories, games, and crafts at 10:30 a.m. every Friday.
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Employee Spotlight
Rutherfordton Employee Spotlight: Joey Holland
Each one of our team members brings a unique approach to their work with amazing personalities and hearts for service. Each month we aim to share with you a little about one of the team members that work so hard to make Rutherfordton a great place to call home. This month the Town is shining the spotlight on Joey Holland! We hope you enjoy getting to know about Joey and celebrating his service to the Town.
Department: Rutherfordton Police Department Title: Patrol Lieutenant Years of Service: 12 Years Partner: Magnolia Long Children: Ella (8) and Olivia (5)
What is your favorite part about working for the Town?
My favorite part about working for the Town would be getting to interact with the community on different levels and meeting different people.
If you could switch your job with anyone else within the Town, whose job would it be?
I would switch with Jeff at Public Works, not that I could do his job, but I love any mechanical work and being hands on.
What did you want to be when you were little?
I've always wanted to be in law enforcement. My first memory of law enforcement comes from Alexander Mills Police on bike patrol in my neighborhood.
