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Rutherford County Sheriff Aaron Ellenburg and his team of officers and other staff have made great progress in settling into their new headquarters, but there are still a few more boxes to unpack and furnishings and equipment to rearrange. Overall, they are happy to have moved to a more spacious law enforcement center that facilitates greater efficiency and collaboration.

Scott Webber has been named the new Rutherford County Manager. Previous County Manager Steve Garrison resigned the position February 3, to begin a new job with the State of North Carolina as a regional recovery coordinator related to Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Since then, County Commission Chairman Bryan King has served as interim county manager.

Judy Toney Cole, age 78, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, July 25, 2026.

Bruce Wayne Givens, Sr., age 65, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026.

Edna Mae Hudson Yelton, age 77 of Bostic, NC went home to be with the Lord Sunday, July 26, 2026.

Elizabeth "Anne" Frazier, age 77, of Mooresboro, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026.

Iris Barnes McGuinn, 87, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026.

Kathy Dianne Greene Chyz, age 74, of Forest City, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

Kenneth O. "SKUN" Scruggs, 84, of Cliffside, NC, passed away July 21, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Lois Spicer Hallock, age 60, wife of David Martin Hallock, of Rutherfordton passed away July 17, 2026.

Martha Jo Bailey, age 77, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

Reginald "Reggie" Everette Bridges, 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, July 24, 2026.