Students urge Commissioners to build a pool
By MICAH HENRY Local high school students addressed the Alexander County Board of Commissioners during their meeting on Monday, January 6, 2025. The five students who appeared at the meeting are members of the Alexander Central High School Swim Team. By explaining benefits of a having a local swimming pool for the county, they urged…
Read MorePatricia Ann Rhyne Fox
Patricia Ann Rhyne Fox, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at her home in Alexander County. She was born on Wednesday, April 13, 1937, in Alexander County, to the late O.A. Rhyne and Ann R. Harris. Pat was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who was always there when her family needed…
Read MoreAlan Fountain
Alan Fountain, 71, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his home. Alan was born November 17, 1953, in Syracuse, New York, the son of the late Allen Fountain and Lucia Josephine Pulvirenti Fountain. He was a deputy sheriff for Onondaga County, New York for over 20 years. He enjoyed having…
Read MoreMildred Whitener Huffman
Mildred Whitener Huffman, born October 19, 1928, to the late George Henry Whitener and Lula Yoder Whitener of Catawba County, passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2025. She attended and graduated from Mt. View High School in 1945. She worked at Hylan Porcelain, Durham Life Ins. Co., and Weaver Ins. Agency. Mildred was…
Read MoreWintry Weather Expected Jan. 10-11
Wintry Weather is expected Friday into Saturday, January 10-11, 2025, according to the National Weather Service. ● A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for portions of the North Carolina mountains and the northeast Georgia mountains effective from 7 AM Friday through 7 AM Saturday. ● The Watch is likely to be expanded to additional…
Read MoreTwo injured in explosion
By MICAH HENRY Emergency personnel responded to the site of an explosion and fire which injured two men on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 3880 Rocky Springs Road in Hiddenite. The explosion occurred about 11:06 a.m. in a garage building at Triple T Farms. The sliding garage doors were blown several feet away from the…
Read MoreEsker Eugene Elder
Esker Eugene Elder, 77, of Stony Point, left this earth holding the hand of his beloved daughter, “Punkin,” with his loyal dogs, Sam and Willie, by his side on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at his home. He was ready to go see his loving wife, Mary, who was waiting for him to join her at…
Read MoreEdith Eloise Marlowe Miller
Edith Eloise Marlowe Miller, 97, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at her home. Arrangements are with Hickory Funeral Home.
Read MoreLarry Edward Cass
Larry Edward Cass, 77, of Statesville, passed away following an extended illness on January 7, 2025, at home, surrounded by loved ones. Larry was born in Surry County on April 9, 1947, to the late Radford Edward Cass and Novella Chatham Cass. He was a business owner and served in the Navy in the Vietnam…
Read MoreMichael Matheson
Michael Matheson, 68, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 6, 2025, at his home. Michael was born January 20, 1956, in Valdosta, Georgia, the son of the late Earl Matheson and Carolyn Brinkley Matheson. Michael retired from CommScope after 33 years; he was best known as “Speedy” and was a member of Macedonia…
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