On Wednesday, October 15, personnel from the Sheriff’s Office, along with additional resources, conducted an expanded search of the area. The femur has been sent to the North Carolina State Medical Examiner’s Office for evaluation and identification.

This festival, which was started by potters, for potters, continues to celebrate and honor the rich heritage of pottery in our region.  

Mayor Pritchett praised the dedication of advisory board volunteers and emergency responders, calling the town’s progress “a testament to perseverance.”

Hager served in the state legislature before resigning in 2016 to care for his aging parents. Speaking with WCAB News, he described returning to public service as a response to what he sees as a lack of attention to local issues. He also served on the Rutherford County School Board briefly post-legislature. 

This is the first confirmed positive in Rutherford County. In the last 30 days, there have been three backyard flocks with confirmed positives in North Carolina. Cases have also been confirmed in Guilford and Union counties.