Don Cason loves Rutherford County, and is now heading two organizations that are working to improve the lives of the people who live here. He has served as director of the Tourism Development Authority (TDA) for the past ten years. And starting this month, (February 2026), he is also leading Rutherford County Economic Development (RCED). The position became available upon the retirement of Birgit Dilgert.

Wedding bells will be ringing Valentine's Day, February 14, as family and friends gather to witness the marriage of a couple who met at the Rutherford County Senior Center just over a year ago.

Ava Garland continues to make Rutherford County proud after participating in the Distinguished Young Women (DYW) of North Carolina scholarship program held recently in Greensboro.

After serving nearly 11 years as Rutherford County Manager, Steve Garrison is leaving Rutherford County government. He is taking on a new role for the State of North Carolina.