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March 18, 2024

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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Matthew Dennis Bridges

Matthew Dennis Bridges, 44, of Sherrills Ford, passed away on March 15, 2024, at his home. He was born June 2, 1979, to the late Parks Dennis Bridges and Betty Jane Norman Bridges of the home. He was a construction worker and attended Fellowship Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Joseph Dwayne Bridges and girlfriend…

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Jeffrey Lynn Jackson

Jeffrey Lynn Jackson, 66, of Conover, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Jeff was a 1976 graduate of Hudson High School, a 2008 graduate of Gardner-Webb University, and a 2010 graduate of Mountain State University. Jeff began his career with the NC Highway Patrol in 1977 and retired…

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Timothy Kevin Yarbrough

Timothy Kevin Yarbrough, 68, passed away on March 15, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was a Preacher, Chaplain with Twisted Covenant, and retired from CommScope. He was born December 17, 1955, to Edgar Robert Yarbrough of Statesville, and the late Shirley Campbell Yarbrough. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Kathy Tomlin Yarbrough; four…

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Dorothy May Collier Knight

Dorothy May Collier Knight, 91, of Lincolnton, formerly of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Cardinal Care in Lincolnton. Dorothy was born September 29, 1932, in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Ethel Collier. During her working career, she was a secretary with CVCC. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses,…

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Lorei Hodges Carson

Lorei Hodges Carson passed away in her sleep in the early morning of March 14, 2024. Lorei was the first born of Joan and Lamont Hodges on September 1, 1959, in Bozeman, Montana. She married in 1981 and soon had a son, Steven Carson, in 1984, and in 1990, a daughter, Kasey Carson Caldwell. She…

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Special Town Council Meeting Mar. 18

The Mayor of Taylorsville, George B. Holleman, has called a special meeting of the Taylorsville Town Council for Monday, March 18, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall.  The purpose of the meeting will be discussion on placement of an Interim Town Manager for the Town.

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DA: No charges against Miller, Weaver

By MICAH HENRY The District Attorney for Alexander and Iredell counties has recommended that the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) file no charges regarding two former Town of Taylorsville employees, Warren William Miller and Claude Darrin Weaver, in the wake of the 2023 State Auditor’s report, according to attorney Joel Harbinson, who is representing Miller…

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County Manager resigns, going back to previous job

During a closed session of the March 4 meeting of the Alexander County Board of Commissioners, County Manager Shane Fox announced his resignation. Fox, who began duties in Alexander County on June 8, 2023, stated personal reasons for his resignation. He will serve a 60-day notice to complete the 2024-2025 budget process and to allow…

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Ilease Seagle Elmore

Ilease Seagle Elmore, 85, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at her home in Alexander County. She was born to the late Tom and Eunice Seagle on Friday, September 9, 1938, in Catawba County. Ilease was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of her…

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