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Vehicle Inspection Stations in Rutherford County, NC

40 stations in the county8 townsfrom the North Carolina Division of Motor VehiclesAll of North CarolinaUpdated October 2026

40 stations in Rutherford County are on the official list published by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles. The most are in Forest City (24), Rutherfordton (5), Ellenboro (3). 5 can take heavy-duty or commercial vehicles, according to the state.

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40 stations in Rutherford County

  • Friendship Nissan of Forest City Official list156 Oak Street Ext, Forest City, NC, 280434.8 1304 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    156 Oak Street Ext, Forest City, NC, 28043
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 80643no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Forest City Honda Official list284 Daniel Road, Forest City, NC, 280434.5 1914 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    284 Daniel Road, Forest City, NC, 28043
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 38551no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Legendary Ford INC Official list565 Oak St, Forest City, NC, 280434.9 760 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    565 Oak St, Forest City, NC, 28043
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 83972no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Strickland Bros 10 Min Oil Change #142 Official list293 S Broadway St, Forest City, NC, 280434.8 852 Google reviewsSafetyHeavy-duty / CMVDetails
    Address
    293 S Broadway St, Forest City, NC, 28043
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 84371no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Mavis Tires & Brakes #4302 Official list1934 College Ave, Forest City, NC, 280434.5 864 Google reviewsSafetyEmissionsDetails
    Address
    1934 College Ave, Forest City, NC, 28043
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 83857no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

    All 2 licenses held at this address

    • safety
    • emissions

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  • Hightech Automotive Official list907 Piney Ridge Rd., Forest City, NC, 280434.7 475 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    907 Piney Ridge Rd., Forest City, NC, 28043
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 50825no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Tri City Tire Service Official list221 Daniel Rd, Forest City, NC, 280434.6 472 Google reviewsSafetyHeavy-duty / CMVDetails
    Address
    221 Daniel Rd, Forest City, NC, 28043
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 83505no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Carolina Auto Finance Official list114 Lowes Blvd, Forest City, NC, 280434.8 263 Google reviewsSafetyHeavy-duty / CMVDetails
    Address
    114 Lowes Blvd, Forest City, NC, 28043
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 82824no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Forest City Tire Official list338 S. Broadway, Forest City, NC, 280434.8 209 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    338 S. Broadway, Forest City, NC, 28043
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 50145no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Streets Tire and Wrecker Official list554 West Main Street, Forest City, NC, 280434.8 191 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    554 West Main Street, Forest City, NC, 28043
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 13475no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • In & Out Inspections Official list431 West Main Street, Forest City, NC, 280434.5 253 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    431 West Main Street, Forest City, NC, 28043
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 63668no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Cowan Tire of Rutherfordton Official list680 South Main St, Rutherfordton, NC, 281394.5 244 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    680 South Main St, Rutherfordton, NC, 28139
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 62903no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Barry's Tire & Exhaust Official list168 Frontage Road, Forest City, NC, 280434.3 257 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    168 Frontage Road, Forest City, NC, 28043
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 31200no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Willette Automotive Official list2080 US Hwy 74 Bus, Ellenboro, NC, 280404.6 169 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    2080 US Hwy 74 Bus, Ellenboro, NC, 28040
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 49845no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Broadway Tire Service Official list730 West Main St., Forest City, NC, 280434.6 153 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    730 West Main St., Forest City, NC, 28043
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 35161no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Fast Break Oil Change Official list575 East Main Street, Spindale, NC, 281604.6 140 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    575 East Main Street, Spindale, NC, 28160
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 14822no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Horn's Tire & Auto Official list370 W Main St P 0 Box 1167, Ellenboro, NC, 280404.8 113 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    370 W Main St P 0 Box 1167, Ellenboro, NC, 28040 no map position published
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 32082no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Extra Mile Auto Repair Official list141 Young St., Forest City, NC, 280434.8 102 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    141 Young St., Forest City, NC, 28043
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 80732no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Vioc #Bd0044 Official list189 Lowes Blvd, Forest City, NC, 280434.8 96 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    189 Lowes Blvd, Forest City, NC, 28043
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 84766no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Godfrey & Sons Garage Official list1971 Whiteside Rd, Forest City, NC, 280434.7 80 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    1971 Whiteside Rd, Forest City, NC, 28043
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 8586no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Alray Tire Center of Forest City Official list247 West Main Street, Forest City, NC, 280434.5 80 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    247 West Main Street, Forest City, NC, 28043
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 82988no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Harris Automotive LLC Official list2121 64/74 Hwy, Rutherfordton, NC, 281394.8 52 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    2121 64/74 Hwy, Rutherfordton, NC, 28139 no map position published
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 80114no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Harmon Automotive LLC Official list128 Chase High Rd, Forest City, NC, 280434.8 49 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    128 Chase High Rd, Forest City, NC, 28043
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 82337no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Clarks Automotive Official list2574 US Hwy 221 South, Forest City, NC, 280434.5 62 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    2574 US Hwy 221 South, Forest City, NC, 28043
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 66943no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Guffey's Auto & Truck Repair Official list270 Cliffside St, Mooresboro, NC, 281144.6 46 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    270 Cliffside St, Mooresboro, NC, 28114
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 59403no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Fountain Auto Tech Official list232callahan Koon Road, Spindale, NC, 281604.8 39 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    232callahan Koon Road, Spindale, NC, 28160
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 84732no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Cane Creek Automotive Official list5238 US 64 Highway, Union Mills, NC, 281674.9 36 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    5238 US 64 Highway, Union Mills, NC, 28167
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 8180no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Petersons Auto Sales LLC Official list1431 Oakland Rd, Forest City, NC, 280434.5 50 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    1431 Oakland Rd, Forest City, NC, 28043
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 84185no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Weast Transmission Service Center Official list140 Flowe Road, Forest City, NC, 280433.9 80 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    140 Flowe Road, Forest City, NC, 28043
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 37904no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Curtis Automotive Official list3137 Hudlow Rd., Forest City, NC, 280434.9 20 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    3137 Hudlow Rd., Forest City, NC, 28043
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 83031no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • East Rutherford Automotive Official list1245 Tiney Road, Ellenboro, NC, 280404.4 16 Google reviewsSafetyDetails
    Address
    1245 Tiney Road, Ellenboro, NC, 28040
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 65469no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Bruce Nanney Automobile & Towing Official list5311 US 221 N. Hwy, Union Mill, NC, 28167SafetyDetails
    Address
    5311 US 221 N. Hwy, Union Mill, NC, 28167
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 35618no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Downs Used Cars Official list1812 Bostic Sunshine Hwy, Bostic, NC, 28018SafetyDetails
    Address
    1812 Bostic Sunshine Hwy, Bostic, NC, 28018
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 13905no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Ellenburg.S Used Cars Official list120 Lawing Mill Road, Rutherfordton, NC, 28139SafetyDetails
    Address
    120 Lawing Mill Road, Rutherfordton, NC, 28139
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 13326no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Friendship Chevrolet Buick GMC Official list1740 College Ave., Forest City, NC, 28043SafetyDetails
    Address
    1740 College Ave., Forest City, NC, 28043
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 83019no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Friendship Cjdr Official list190 Oak St. Ext, Forest City, NC, 28043SafetyHeavy-duty / CMVDetails
    Address
    190 Oak St. Ext, Forest City, NC, 28043
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 83774no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Mw Muffler and Exhaust Official list2029 Hines Rd, Mooresboro, NC, 28114SafetyDetails
    Address
    2029 Hines Rd, Mooresboro, NC, 28114
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 84782no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Rs Service Center Official list803 Railroad Avenue, Rutherfordton, NC, 28139SafetyEmissionsHeavy-duty / CMVDetails
    Address
    803 Railroad Avenue, Rutherfordton, NC, 28139
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 31853no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

    All 2 licenses held at this address

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    • emissions

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  • Scruggs Automotive & Towing Official list4724 Ellenboro Rd., Mooresboro, NC, 28114SafetyDetails
    Address
    4724 Ellenboro Rd., Mooresboro, NC, 28114
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 82596no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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  • Tenpenny Auto Service & Tires Official list127 H.C. McGinnis Drive, Rutherfordton, NC, 28139SafetyDetails
    Address
    127 H.C. McGinnis Drive, Rutherfordton, NC, 28139 no map position published
    County
    Rutherford
    Phone
    Not published by this source
    Record
    In the registerRegister refreshed September 27, 2026Ref 82527no dates published
    Source
    Inspection station locator, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (check it at the source)
    Last checked
    September 27, 2026

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Towns in Rutherford County

About this data

Where the list comes from and what it does and does not say
40in the directory
40in the state register
8cities
31rated
4.6average score
49thby size in this category

The largest concentration is in Forest City: 24 of 40 (60%). Other cities covered include Rutherfordton (5), Ellenboro (3), Mooresboro (3), Spindale (2), Bostic (1), and 2 more.

These 40 entries come from a register that publishes no license dates at all. They were on the register when it was last refreshed, on September 27, 2026.

2 of the 40 (5%) hold more than one class of license. Across this page the classes held include safety (40), emissions (2).

20 have a website.

This list publishes no phone numbers, so no listing drawn from it shows one. That is how the source publishes it, not a gap in this record.

3 of the 40 entries could not be placed on a map: the register gives a PO box, a bare route number or a road junction rather than a street address, and 3 of those are currently on the register. They are listed and searchable here by name, city and county, but not on the map.

31 of the 40 have a Google rating, averaging 4.6 across 9441 reviews. Scores run from 3.9 to 4.9.

Rutherford County ranks 49th of the 89 counties covered in this category, holding 1% of the listings, ahead of 40 others.

Every record on this page comes from Inspection station locator, published by North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles on ncdot.gov as dataset dmv/emissions.

What the rules require

Rutherford County: questions

Which cities in Rutherford County have stations?
By count: Forest City (24), Rutherfordton (5), Ellenboro (3), Mooresboro (3), Spindale (2), Bostic (1), Union Mill (1), Union Mills (1). Addresses, license class and, where the register publishes them, license dates are in the list above.
Are these stations currently licensed?
The state register these records come from publishes no license dates. Each of these 40 facilities appeared in the register when it was last refreshed, on September 27, 2026. Confirm the current position with the facility or the issuing authority before relying on it.
Why does one address hold several licenses?
Because a row in the source register is a license, not a business. 2 of the 40 entries on this page hold more than one class of license at the same address. They are merged into a single entry here, keyed on the place rather than on the license, so one business is one listing and every class it holds is shown in its record detail.
How many are rated?
31 of 40 have a Google rating, averaging 4.6 across 9441 reviews.
Why are some entries missing from the map?
3 of these 40 records give a PO box, a bare route number or a road junction instead of a street address, so no coordinate could be derived for them. They are still listed and searchable by name, city and county, and they are left out of the map and the "nearest to me" results. Placing a PO box at a plausible-looking point would make the map look complete and be wrong.

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