Keith Allen Bebber, Sr.
Keith Allen Bebber, Sr., 64, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, surrounded by family at his home. Keith was born December 13, 1960, in Iredell County, the son of the late Bennie Joe Bebber and Pauline Barbara Cline Bebber. Keith worked for Taylorsville Glass for many years and was of the Baptist…
Read MoreMartin Luther King, Jr. event set Jan. 20
The Alexander County NAACP will hold the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 12 noon. The celebration will be held at Macedonia Baptist Church, 1451 NC Hwy. 90 East, Taylorsville. Alexander NAACP President Rev. Sterling Howard invites the public to attend. The guest speaker is Mr. Eric Todd…
Read MoreBoard of Education approves 2025-26 calendar
By ANGELA FARR KING The Alexander County Board of Education met on Monday, January 13, 2025, for their regularly scheduled meeting. After working on the upcoming school calendar for months the County Calendar Committee posted two calendar choices on the Alexander County Schools Webpage one month ago for public awareness and for public comments. Those…
Read MoreHunters find human remains
Human remains were located in an unexpected place this week, said Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell. On Monday, January 13, 2025, at around 5:49 p.m., two local duck hunters scouting an area located human remains. The remains were in a wooded area around the 1600 block of Hwy. 16 North, in Taylorsville. Deputies secured the…
Read MoreBarbara Estelle Clanton Miller
Barbara Estelle Clanton Miller, 76, born on Wednesday, March 31, 1948, in Catawba County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. She was a cherished member of her community and a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Barbara embraced her role as a Tupperware dealer beginning in…
Read MoreCharles Hubert Oxentine
Charles Hubert Oxentine, 77, born on Friday, August 1, 1947, in Wilkes County, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose presence enriched the lives of those around him. During his working career, he was a truck driver…
Read MoreRobert Garver Racey
Robert Garver Racey, 89, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born on Monday, August 5, 1935, in Albany, New York to the late Charles and Mary Garver Racey. A proud veteran, Robert served honorably in both the United States Marines and Army. Following his…
Read MoreSchools on two hour delay Jan. 14
The Alexander County Schools will operate on a two hour delay on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
Read MoreMargie Laney “Cha-Chi”
Margie Laney “Cha-Chi,” 60, of Stony Point, passed away on January 12, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. She was born in Alexander County on January 25, 1964, to the late Randall Jackson and Patricia Parks Jackson. Survivors include a son, David Laney and wife Tiffany of Salisbury; two daughters, Kala Laney…
Read MoreCynthia Dawn Elkins Galliher
Cynthia Dawn Elkins Galliher, 61, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Alexander County. Born on Monday, December 30, 1963, in Iredell County, Cindy was a teacher assistant for the Iredell-Statesville School System. Cindy was a member of Cross Point Church. Cindy leaves behind her loving mother, Inez Elkins, and…
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