Power | Water | Phone | Post Office | DMV | Library | Etc.
Whether you are new to Rutherford County, NC or are a long-time resident seeking information on public services and utilities, the information below will help lead you in the right direction:
Bostic-28018 1521 Bostic-Sunshine Hwy 828-245-6901 | Caroleen-28019 2201 Hwy. 221-A 828-657-6413 | Chimney Rock-28720 366 Main Street 828-625-4847 |
Cliffside-28024 244 North Main Street 828-657-5876 | Ellenboro-28040 131 Depot Street 828-453-8584 | Forest City-28043 133 South Powell Street 828-245-2815 |
Harris-28074 173 Hogan Road 828-245-3591 | Henrietta-28076 2946 Harris-Henrietta Rd 828-657-5996 | Lake Lure-28746 2432 Memorial Hwy 828-625-4711 |
Rutherfordton-28139 130 East Court Street 828-287-3750 | Spindale-28160 202 Tanner Street 828-286-3826 | Union Mills-28167 6269 Hudlow Rd., Forest City 828-287-5780 |
Duke Energy 800-777-9898 | Town of Forest City 128 North Powell St., Forest City 828-245-0148 | Rutherford Electric Membership Corp. 168 Hudlow Rd., Forest City 828-245-1621 |
PSNC Energy 877-776-2427 |
Broad River Water Authority 106 Duke Street, Spindale 828-286-0640 |
Town of Ellenboro 163 Depot St, Ellenboro 828-453-8611 |
Town of Forest City 128 North Powell St, Forest City 828-245-0148 |
Town of Lake Lure 828-625-9983 |
Avondale Convenience Center Ellenboro Henrietta Rd, Ellenboro (828) 657-6952 |
Bills Creek Covenience Center 2130 Bills Creek Rd, Lake Lure (828) 625-8516 |
Colfax Convenience Center 1676 U.S. 74, Rutherfordton (828) 248-1268 |
Danieltown Convenience Center 1381 Bethany Church Rd, Forest City (828) 245-6524 |
Gilkey Convenience Center 2489 HWY 221 N 828-286-8829 |
Golden Valley Convenience Center 6075 Bostic Sunshine Hwy, Bostic (828) 245-1328 |
Green Hill Convenience Center 204 Rainbow Rapids Rd, Rutherfordton (828) 286-8458 |
Hollis Convenience Center 448 Hollis Rd, Ellenboro (828) 453-1021 | Pearidge Convenience Center 3892 Pearidge Rd, Bostic (828) 287-1358 |
Shiloh Convenience Center 152 Richland Dr, Forest City (828) 245-6108 |
Recycling can be dropped off at any of the 10 Convenience Centers conveniently located throughout Rutherford County. Please download this brochure for information on what the county recycling centers will accept and what they will not take.
AT&T Residential 800-288-2020 |
Northland Communications Business & Residential 828-245-1633 |
Northland Cable 1108 W. Main Street, Forest City (828) 245-1633 |
ATT 574 Oak St, Forest City , NC 28043 (828) 245-8626 |
Pangaea 301 N Trade St, Tryon, NC 28782 (828) 859-3072 |
Skyrunner 5 Ravenscroft Dr, Asheville, 28801 (828) 258-8562 |
Free Wifi – Rutherfordton Sponsored by City Computers Available on Main Street only. |
Free Wifi – Forest City Sponsored by City Computers Available on Main Street only. |
Verizon Wireless |
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Northland Communications
1108 West Main St., Forest City
828-245-1633
The Daily Courier 601 Oak Street, Forest City 828-202-7794 |
Rutherford Weekly 369 Butler Road, Forest City 828-248-1408 |
Northland Communications 1108 West Main St., Forest City 828-245-1633 |
WCAB RADIO 191 Whitesides Road, Rutherfordton 828-287-3356 |
WNCW 88.7 286 ICC Loop Rd. Spindale, NC 828-287-8000 |
Rutherford County Library 255 Callahan-Koon Rd., Spindale 828-287-6115 |
Haynes Branch Library 141 N Main St., Henrietta 828-288-4039 |
Mooneyham Public Library 240 E Main St., Forest City 828-248-5224 |
Mountains Branch Library 150 Bills Creek Rd., Lake Lure 828-287-6392 |
Norris Public Library 132 N Main St., Rutherfordton 828-287-4981 |
Spindale Library 131 Tanner St., Spindale 828-286-3879 |
ICC Library Isothermal Community College Spindale, NC 828-395-1307 |
As of September 3, 2009, all North Carolina driver license offices are participating in the central issuance program. This means that original and renewal driver licenses, learner permits and identification cards are all produced in a central location and mailed to the applicant. Applicants receive a 20-day temporary driving certificate to use while their license is produced and mailed. Most licenses are mailed within five to 10 days.
To apply for a license, visit the North Carolina Driver License Office:
596 Withrow Road
Forest City, NC
8:00 AM until 5:00 PM, M – F
828-286-2973
North Carolina vehicle license plates and title transfers can be obtained at the NC License Plate office:
1639 U.S. Highway 74A Bypass, Suite 140
Spindale, NC
9:00 AM until 5:00 PM M – F
828-287-3600
To receive a voter registration form, contact the Rutherford County Board of Elections at:
298 Fairgrounds Road
Spindale, NC
828-287-6030
A form can also be completed online by visiting the North Carolina State Board of Elections web site at www.ncsbe.gov.