Media Release

FOREST CITY, NC –– On Thursday, January 15, 2026, community leaders, partners, and Town of Forest City staff and commissioners gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony of the Park Square Depot, the future home of the Rutherford County Farmers Market. The groundbreaking ceremony began at 4...

Council Connection: Recap from Forest City Board of Commissioners Meeting August 18, 2025 Watch the meeting | Download the agenda Public comments from three residents regarding neighborhood concerns. Council recognized East Rutherford High School Baseball Team for their 2025 2A State Championship...

ELECTRICIAN INFORMATION FOR RESTORATION OF SERVICES: The Code Enforcement and Development Department has compiled a list of electricians that have previously obtained permits inside our jurisdiction to complete electrical work in the past. If you are looking for someone to assist in restoring...

Incidents Noah Wright reported an incident of larceny. Michelle Forbes reported an incident of larceny. An officer of the Forest City Police Dept. reported an incident of possession of schedule VI. An employee of Simmons Tire & Detailing reported an incident of a lost dealer tag. Arrests Matthew...

Incidents An officer of the Forest City Police Dept. reported an incident of possession of schedule VI and possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrests Aaron Herman Boswell, age 33, of W. Church St. in Bostic, was arrested on a warrant for communicating threats and damage to property. He received a $1...

Incidents An employee of Wal-Mart reported an incident of receiving a counterfeit bill. An employee of Burke’s Outlet reported an incident of receiving a counterfeit bill. An employee of Wal-Mart reported an incident of larceny. An employee of Shytle Sign and Lighting Service, LLC reported an...

Incidents An employee of Alray Tire Center reported an incident of fraud. An employee of Wal-Mart reported an incident of larceny. Arrests Jason Andrew Bracken, age 26, of Ivy Dr. in Rutherfordton, was arrested for larceny. He received a written promise to appear. Alvin Dewayne Moore, Jr., age 38...

Incidents Anthony DeFazio reported an incident of breaking and entering with larceny. An officer of the Forest City Police Department reported an incident of possession of stolen goods, driving while license revoked, operate a vehicle without insurance, and failure to appear. Arrests Thomas Glenn...

Incidents An employee of Wal-Mart reported an incident of larceny. An officer of the Forest City Police Department reported an incident of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to appear. Arrests Brittany Nicole Taylor, age 29, of Spindale St. in Spindale, was...

Incidents Spencer Parker reported an incident of larceny of a tag. Arrests There were no arrests to report during the past 24 hours.

Incidents Terry Bess reported an incident of credit card fraud. Zulema Vazquez reported an incident of communicating threats and assault on a female. Alexis Powell reported an incident of larceny. Arrests Mary Catilyn Owens, age 23, of Martin St. in Bostic, was arrested for driving while impaired...

Incidents An employee of Friendship Nissan reported an incident of attempt to obtain property by false pretense. Arrests There were no arrests to report during the past 24 hours.