Welcome toRutherford County, North Carolina
Welcome to our home and the quiet pace of a small town community, where the first one dollar gold coin was minted in the United States by Christopher Bechtler in 1831. This website has been designed with our residents, visitors, and businesses in mind, to provide online information that is easy to find and simple to use. Our moderate climate makes any season pleasurable. We're Small-Town Friendly where all can enjoy the luxury of being "close to the action, but far from the crowd."
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Hurricane Florence Updates
Posted Sep 14, 2018Rutherford County NC has declared a State of Emergency due to the pending approach of Hurricane Florence. We encourage citizens and visitors to monitor this website for updates and information regarding this weather system and the implementation of emergency plans.
- How to plan and prepare for emergencies and stay informed: https://readync.org/EN/Index.html
- We encourage citizens to dial 2-1-1 for temporary shelter and general questions. If you have a life threatening emergency, then dial 9-1-1: https://www.nc211.org/
- To receive text alerts from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, visit https://local.nixle.com/register/.
- Visit the Rutherford County Facebook Page for weather event related updates: https://www.facebook.com/Rutherford-County-Government-North-Carolina-154255941300928/
- Updates on Hurricane Florence: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ https://weather.com/ https://www.weather.gov/ https://www.ncdps.gov/florence
- Report a power outage:
https://www.duke-energy.com/customer-service https://www.remc.com/ https://www.townofforestcity.com/utilities-services
- Safety Tips: Preparedness Tips to Help Ensure the Safety of You and Your Pets
- Staying Informed:
- NC Superintendent of Public Schools
- NCACC Update on Hurricane Florence Resources & Information including Governor Roy Cooper's press release 9.13.18
- Western NC Red Cross Update
- FEMA Public Assistance Application for NC Nonprofit Houses of Worship
- Report Price Gouging: https://www.ncdoj.gov/disasters.aspx or call 1-877-5-NO-SCAM.
Job Opportunities
Posted Sep 12, 2018Dept of Social Services IMC II
Dept of Social Services SW IAT
Dept of Social Services Income Maintenance Caseworker III
Security Card Reader System Rebid - RFQ & Specs
Posted Aug 31, 2018Rutherford Co Seeks Housing Repair Assistance Requests
Posted Jul 20, 2018Mental & Behavioral Health
Posted Jun 20, 2018
County Commissioners' Strategic Plans and Goals
Posted Mar 07, 2018Our Relay News
Posted Jan 22, 2018Relay News Coming Soon...
Rutherford County Receives $30,000 Grant for Thermal Belt Rail-Trail Amenities
Watch our Tourism Masterplan Public Engagement Video
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