A man who has been a full-time barber for about eight years opened his own barbershop in Rutherford College in late January.

As the county has experienced growth, there has also been an increase in the need for emergency response resources.

Cpl. Ray Cobb got tired of driving to his state prison job in Nashville 36 years ago so he took a turn working at the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office’s Adult Detention Center. Now, he’s retiring ...

WRAL 5 On Your Side is taking on the problems plaguing western North Carolina. The team spent a week in western N.C., traveling to Buncombe, Yancy, Mitchell and McDowell counties to survey the damage ...

A tip about neglected dogs led authorities to a home in complete disarray and the seizure of 21 animals, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office.

"I'm new as your congressman, but this is not new, trying to work closely with Burke County to help out," said U.S. Rep. Tim ...

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a text message circulating around describing unpaid tolls.

According to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were patrolling near Tisdale Street in Ellenboro on Sunday, ...

After an extensive history of violence, drug use, and prostitution, the property is now under court-ordered restrictions, prohibiting use to new tenants or guests.

After an extensive history of violence, drug use, and prostitution, the property is now under court-ordered restrictions, prohibiting use to new tenants or guests.