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,...

The child is currently receiving treatment in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, the sheriff’s office reported.

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.

The suspects, Chad Allen MacJarrett and Donaven James Purcell, were taken into custody without incident. Both were charged with one count of second-degree murder and were denied bond. Their court date is set for Aug. 25 at the Burke County Courthouse.

Saturday’s jackpot weighs in as the largest since the April 6, 2024 Powerball drawing when an Oregon man won a $1.3 billion jackpot.

The alert was issued on June 23, 2025, after Watson was last seen near the 2700 block of Poors Ford Road in Rutherfordton. His most recent known location was reported close to 2812 Poors Ford Road.

The section includes access to several of the parkway’s most popular destinations, such as Devil’s Courthouse, Ferrin Knob, Graveyard Fields, Black Balsam, and the Art Loeb Trail. It also serves as the primary route to the Pisgah Inn.

Adding to the challenge, a nearby bus stop often drops off individuals from a local homeless shelter who remain in the area throughout the day until they are picked up in the evening. Hardin said the situation requires “managing with kid gloves” to balance compassion with safety.

“I’m honored to join the Rutherford Orthopedics team and continue serving patients in this community-centered environment,” Dr. Kayser said. “My goal is to provide thoughtful, evidence-based care tailored to each individual.”

The tournament also honors Major Jamie Keever, who played a key role in securing the grant funding that launched STAR Camp in 2024 while battling cancer. Funds raised from the golf scramble will help purchase materials needed for the camp.

A Patton High School teacher was suspended without pay on Friday after being charged with felony committing a sex act by a substitute...

On July 25, deputies responded to a Marion residence after a Ford Fusion was reported stolen. Investigators identified Memsen as the suspect who had taken the vehicle without permission.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force received a tip on May 22 that led them to the Lake Lure home of Tucker Davis DeLoach, who was on probation for failing to register as a sex offender. Investigators executed a search warrant the next day at his residence on Sugar Bush Point, seizing multiple devices.

A winner on Wednesday could claim the jackpot as a $643 million annuity or $290.6 million in cash. Tonight’s prize represents the largest Powerball jackpot since April 2024. 

Organizers are inviting local leaders to get involved in two key ways. Businesses can become sponsors, gaining visibility and recognition while helping fund cash prizes for top participants. Community members with experience in business can also serve as mentors, offering guidance and support to help participants bring their ideas to life.

Search efforts began Monday night, involving the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office and other local agencies. On Tuesday, the search continued with assistance from the Skyland Fire Department, Buncombe County Emergency Services, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.

In the early hours of August 19, 2025, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office conducted multiple traffic stops and executed a search warrant in the Henrietta area, targeting vehicles believed to be leaving a residence at 167 Hill Street in Mooresboro.