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.

Bob Burch and wife Ann live in their cabin high atop Yellowtop Mountain in Bostic enjoying a life of peace, quiet and tranquility. Sometimes.

Other times, Bob, 76, is off and running in competitive track and field events while Ann, 78, is on the sidelines cheering. "I'm the trophy wife," Ann quipped. Bob agreed.

Rudy and Cat (Catrina) Romero with their toddlers, Milo, 4, and Hallie, 2, walked on the property in Chimney Rock on January 7 where their home once stood. The house, garage, vehicles, and everything they owned were lost in the early morning hours of Sept. 27, 2024 - the day Hurricane Helene brought devastation to Western North Carolina.

Birgit Dilgert joined Rutherford County Economic Development (RCED) in November, 2012, and became executive director in 2019 upon the departure of Tom Johnson. She officially retires at the end of January, following an interesting and successful career.