Gilliland was sentenced under North Carolina’s Structured Sentencing guidelines. As a Level I offender with no prior criminal history, she received a sentence of 60 months minimum to 132 months maximum in the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections. Upon release, she will also serve 60 months of supervised probation.

Toney was sentenced to serve a minimum of 36 months and a maximum of 104 months in the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections. Officials said the sentence aligns with North Carolina’s Structured Sentencing Guidelines, as Toney was classified as a Level 1 offender.

Deputies with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office arrested a wanted man Monday after receiving a tip on his location. On August 25,...

On August 19, deputies reported seeing Jenkins as a passenger in a vehicle on Boss Moore Road in the Caroleen community of Rutherford County. When deputies approached, Jenkins exited the vehicle and fled on foot. He has not been located.

DbD is funded by county tax dollars through the Rutherford County Tourism Development Authority (TDA). Officials said the plan will guide Chimney Rock’s physical and economic rebuild for years to come. The council also approved budget adjustments reflecting more than $3 million in unexpected revenues and expenses tied to storm recovery.