Rutherford County News Archives

Published: Monday, September 28, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 11:57 p.m. The sun's appearance Sunday was welcome news to water weary Henderson County residents as meteorologists said the upcoming week's forecast will be dramatically different.

State officials today announced the reallocation of about $7.7 million in economic recovery funding to 12 communities for "green" drinking water projects and two communities for wastewater infrastructure projects.

On Wednesday, September 23, 2009, the North Carolina Banking Commission approved the application to merge Carolina Commerce Bank, Gastonia, North Carolina with and into Carolina Trust Bank, Lincolnton, North Carolina .

Some of North Carolina's charter schools including Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy in Rutherford County are part of a lawsuit seeking more money from state and local governments for building needs.

A lawsuit planned to be filed today on behalf of seven North Carolina charter schools, including Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, challenges the state's funding system for charter schools.

Persistent rainfall with a forecast for more has led to flooding problems in western North Carolina.

Published: Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 4:26 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 4:26 p.m. Late Wednesday afternoon a Henderson County Superior Court convicted Arthur John D'Amato of six counts of insurance fraud and four counts of obtaining property by false pretenses.

Age and fire have claimed many landmarks from the movie, but its imprint on Lake Lure, where much of it was filmed, remains.

Five people accused of making fake ID cards and attempting to bribe a DMV employee, were arrested Monday by DMV inspectors in Gaston and Rutherford counties.

A robber who wrecked his getaway car while looking to buy crack will now spend the next decade behind bars.

The Division of Motor Vehicles' License and Theft Bureau has charged five suspects in Gaston and Rutherford counties for crimes against the department.

The N.C. Utilities Commission will hold a public hearing this week in Marion about a proposed rate increase by Duke Energy, a rate hike that environmental groups claim is being asked for so the power company can pay for its controversial Cliffside project.

State fire officials hope a surplus of rain this summer could help reduce the number of wildfires this fall.

When the Symphony of Rutherford County begins rehearsals on Saturday, the Pyatt family, of Spindale, will have no need to make sure the kids behave while their parents go to practice.

As the educated wife of President James K. Polk, Sarah Childress Polk walked the line between Southern lady and political expert.

Duke Energy plans to increase its rates by 12.6 percent this year, a move drawing criticism from people who say the utility should do more to conserve instead of raising prices in a recession.