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Rutherford College Founders Day set Saturday, May 16
Culture & Community

Rutherford College Founders Day set Saturday, May 16

  • By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
  • May 9, 2026

The annual Founders Day in Rutherford College is coming up on Saturday, May 16. Here's the scoop. 

Rutherford College eyes local business growth, downtown upgrades
Rutherford College

Rutherford College eyes local business growth, downtown upgrades

  • By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
  • Mar 21, 2026

The Rutherford College Town Council and Planning Board had a joint meeting on Monday evening to set municipal goals for the upcoming fiscal year. 

Rutherford College cleans house, public invited to bid
Rutherford College

Rutherford College cleans house, public invited to bid

  • By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
  • Mar 7, 2026

A host of items have been declared surplus property by the Rutherford College Town Council and will soon go up for public bid. 

Rutherford College will 'Light up the Night' at annual parade on Dec. 13
Rutherford College

Rutherford College will 'Light up the Night' at annual parade on Dec. 13

  • By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
  • Dec 6, 2025

A quick look at holiday events in Rutherford College. 

Work to begin soon on Lovelady Fire & Rescue new station
Rutherford College

Work to begin soon on Lovelady Fire & Rescue new station

  • By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
  • Oct 18, 2025

Lovelady Fire & Rescue will soon be getting a new fire station in Rutherford College. 

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Construction of new Castle Bridge set to begin this month
Rutherford College

Construction of new Castle Bridge set to begin this month

  • By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
  • Sep 13, 2025

Work on a new bridge spanning Lake Rhodhiss is set to begin by the end of September. The new bridge is expected to take three and a half years to complete. 

Excitement building for Rutherford College Founders Day
Rutherford College

Excitement building for Rutherford College Founders Day

  • By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
  • Apr 11, 2025

Rutherford College is already making plans for its annual Founders Day Celebration in late May.

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Rutherford College leaders set goals, make plans for future
Rutherford College

Rutherford College leaders set goals, make plans for future

  • By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
  • Mar 22, 2025

With budget time approaching, Rutherford College officials eye plans and priorities for the years ahead.

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More than a haircut: Veteran barber continues legacy at JW Barber & Style
Business

More than a haircut: Veteran barber continues legacy at JW Barber & Style

  • By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
  • Feb 12, 2025

Derek Reinhardt, a barber with 25 years of experience, recently opened his own shop, JW Barber & Style, in Rutherford College. Named in honor of his grandfather, the shop is located at 421 U.S. Hwy. 70, Connelly Springs, offering a high-traffic spot with good visibility.

Burke River Trail Association visits Rutherford College
Rutherford College

Burke River Trail Association visits Rutherford College

  • FOR THE PAPER
  • Feb 1, 2025

Building stronger communities through economic development and civic engagement is a core focus for Burke River Trail Association (BRTA). The nonprofit has launched a Trail Town Tour series, spotlighting local governments along the trail corridor. 

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