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March 28, 2024

Area Breaking News

Dr. Curry taking position in Charlotte

Submitted by Dr. Denita Dowell-Reavis, Director of Communications, Testing, and Accountability for Alexander County Schools Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Elizabeth Curry is moving to Charlotte. Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Superintendent Crystal Hill announced Tuesday, March 26, 2024, that Curry will be Associate Superintendent for Learning and Teaching with the district. Curry’s exit date from…

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Murder charged in shooting, two arrested

UPDATE, MAR. 26: Both murder suspects have been arrested. A Newton man is dead following a shooting in Hiddenite this week. On Monday, March 25, 2024, at around 1:30 a.m., Alexander County 911 received a call of a shooting at 295 Old Mountain Village Dr. in Hiddenite, according to Sheriff Chad Pennell. Officers arrived and…

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Faulkenberry named Interim Alexander County Manager

Ben Faulkenberry, County Attorney for Alexander, has been named Interim County Manager following a unanimous vote at a special called meeting of the County Commissioners on Thursday evening, March 21, 2024. Faulkenberry will serve as the interim effective May 1 as current County Manager Shane Fox resigns to take his former position as Town Manager…

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County Commission, Board of Education to meet jointly Mar. 28

A Joint Work Session of the Alexander County Board of Education and Alexander County Board of Commissioners is scheduled for Thursday, March 28, 2024, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Alexander Central Auditorium. A link for viewing the work session will be available on Thursday on the school system website at www.alexander.k12.nc.us. The purpose of…

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Hiddenite man dies in collision Mar. 20

A Hiddenite man suffered fatal injuries in a collision this week. On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the N.C. State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Alexander County on Kirby Lackey Road near Shew Road.  A 2007 Honda motorcycle was traveling northeast on Kirby Lackey Road when the…

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County Commissioners plan special closed session March 21

The Alexander County Board of Commissioners is planning a special called closed session meeting on Thursday, March 21, at 6:00 p.m. in the Administration Building lower level conference room pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5 & 6) to discuss contractual and personnel issues. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the naming of an Interim County…

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Suspect arrested in larceny at Bethlehem business

A suspect has been identified and arrested following a break-in at a Bethlehem business, according to Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell. On March 18, 2024, Ace Hardware in Bethlehem reported a break in and larceny of lawn care equipment. During the investigation, Dustin Mark Bryson, age 40, was developed as a suspect through the Flock…

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The Times plans “Local Lens” Readers’ Photo of the Week

The Taylorsville Times will begin a Photo of the Week feature each week in the newspaper, with the help of local readers. “Local Lens: Readers’ Photo of the Week” will feature one picture of local interest in each issue, submitted by a reader. People (with their permission) shown in their daily activities or special events,…

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Town Manager sought, Wike to return to Public Works role

By MICAH HENRY The Taylorsville Town Council is seeking an interim Town Manager, following the recent decision of Town Manager Aaron Wike to return to his position as Public Works Director for the town. Wike has officially held the Town Manager position since October 3, 2023, after having first been appointed as the interim Town…

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