Jurisdiction: Rutherford County

State: North Carolina

County Website(s)

rutherfordcountync.gov

Welcome to Rutherford County, North Carolina Explore and Experience

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."

Please take a moment to browse our directories and links to learn more about us. Can't find what you are looking for? Click one of the headings above to continue your search, or just give us a call at (828) 287-6060. We'd be happy to help. Boards and Commissions - vacancies

Phone Numbers

(395) 251-3559

(828) 287-6060

County Links

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North Carolina Correctional Info

What's Really Changing in North Carolina Jail Healthcare in 2026? What Families Need to Know

Why North Carolina County Jails Are Under So Much Pressure in 2026 - And What Families Need to Know

What Every North Carolina Family Should Know About Correctional Facility Safety and Security in 2026

Why North Carolina Correctional Officers Are Leaving in 2026 - and the Retention Strategies That Actually Work

What North Carolina Jails Must Know About PREA Compliance in 2026 - Before It Becomes a Costly Mistake

What North Carolina Families Need to Know About Correctional Facility Safety and Security in 2026

What's Really Available in North Carolina Jails and Prisons in 2026? The Education Programs Families Need to Know

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