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    Iconic Dirty Dancing Film Released
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    • Aug 21, 2017
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    Iconic Dirty Dancing Film Released

    On August 21, 1987, the blockbuster movie Dirty Dancing was released in theaters across the country. Though set at a resort in the...
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    The Fight for Freedom Reaches Rutherfordton
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    • Oct 8, 2016
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    The Fight for Freedom Reaches Rutherfordton

    The Overmountain soldiers marched through Rutherford County on October 3-5, 1780 on their way to meet Major Patrick Ferguson at the...
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    Bechtler Open for Business
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    • Jul 28, 2016
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    Bechtler Open for Business

    On July 28, 1830, Christopher Bechtler announces to Rutherfordton that his jewelry store is now open for business. And what a business...
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    NC Lead the Nation in Gold Production
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    • Jul 2, 2016
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    NC Lead the Nation in Gold Production

    On July 2, 1831, an advertisement appeared promoting gold coins minted by the Bechtlers in Rutherford County. From about 1803 until...
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    The Beginning of a Hospital
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    • Mar 7, 2016
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    The Beginning of a Hospital

    On Mach 6, 1906 John C. Mills approached the Rutherfordton Town Council with an offer from Dr. and Mrs. Henry Norris to purchase the...
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    Was Abraham Lincoln from North Carolina?
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    • Feb 13, 2016
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    Was Abraham Lincoln from North Carolina?

    Among Rutherford County residents, it has been called “one of the most hidden stories of history.” This mystery won’t be found in...
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    • Jan 20, 2016
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    First Western North Carolina Newspaper Printed in Rutherfordton

    Rutherfordton is proud of it’s “minted original” history full of many firsts for our county and state. One such first occurred on January...
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    Ride a Train from Wilmington to Rutherfordton
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    • Feb 14, 2015
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    Ride a Train from Wilmington to Rutherfordton

    The Wilmington & Charlotte Railroad was incorporated on February 13, 1855. Its goal was to construct a railroad between Wilmington and...
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