A year-long investigation by the Burke County Sheriff's Office into a suspected drug trafficking organization has resulted in the seizure of more than 27 pounds of methamphetamine and the arrests of two individuals facing serious felony charges.

Lieutenant Richard Pittman with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office charged 40-year-old Tiffany Ann Justice of Marion with felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury.

The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the individual pictured below in connection with an ongoing investigation.

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold two special closed-session meetings this week as the search for a new county manager moves forward.

The Rutherfordton Police Department is addressing recent questions and concerns from the public regarding the use of Flock Safety cameras throughout the community, emphasizing that the technology is designed to assist with criminal investigations—not to enforce routine traffic violations.