The Town Of Ranlo, NC
Built With Pride

Ranlo is a small town with a strong sense of community and a promising future. From humble beginnings, Ranlo has grown, prospered, and continues to progress.

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Our Town's History

from humble beginnings

On July 29, 1963, the Town of Ranlo was incorporated. The name “Ranlo” was combined from the names of two prominent industrialists, John Calvin Rankin and William Thomas Love. The community was originally known for its textile mills.

Amos Flowers was the first Mayor and Bill Tate, Mayor ProTem. J.G. England, J.M. Bradley, W.G. Craig, Treasurer, and O.G. Paysour were the first Commissioners. Ralph Phillips was retained as Town Attorney and also served as Secretary for the Town.

Bulk Pick-Up

Bulk pick-up will only occur monthly on the second Wednesday of the month. Items need to be out by 7:00 am on the scheduled pick-up day. Extra pick-ups can be scheduled. Call Town Hall for more information.

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Proposed 26-27 Budget

Public Notice

The Ranlo Board of Commissioners has considered the following budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The public hearing for the budget is...
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Cancelled: Public Meeting – Ranlo Planning Board – May 4th

Public Notice

The Ranlo Planning Board scheduled for May 4th at 6:00pm at the Ranlo Lodge has been cancelled. A new notice will be published in this...
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Notice of Public Meeting – Committee

Public Notice

The Ranlo Resource Network Committee will be holding a public meeting on April 1st at 6pm at the Ranlo Lodge (2000 Spencer Mountain Road)...
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Notice of Public Meeting – Committee

Public Notice

The Ranlo Experience Committee will be holding a public meeting on March 31st at 6pm at the Ranlo Lodge (2000 Spencer Mountain Road)...
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Notice of Special Board Meeting

Announcements, Public Notice

The Town of Ranlo is having a Special Meeting of the Board on Thursday 26th, 2026 @7PM Located at the Ranlo Lodge (2000 Spencer Mtn. Rd....
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Notice of Special Meeting of the Board

Public Notice

The Ranlo Mayor and Board of Commissioners have called for a special meeting of the Board for January 7th at 6:30pm at the Ranlo Lodge...
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