Unique gym, sauna, barber shop opens Jan. 4
Taylorsville natives Brevan McAlpin and Robert Nieves, both age 22, have announced the opening of their new business: The Warehouse, a multi-faceted gym, at 719 Old Lenoir Road, Hickory. McAlpin and Nieves have a background in roofing — where they were able to scale their first business to over $15,000,000 in revenue in under…
Read MoreCommunity assists Swannanoa residents with Christmas cheer
In the aftermath of the devastating hurricane that impacted many residents of Swannanoa, NC, Hiddenite residents Jenna and Rodney Roberts, driven by a desire to uplift the Swannanoa residents’ spirits, initiated a Christmas stocking drive in November 2024. The response was overwhelming, said Jenna Roberts. Donations poured in from all corners, ranging from Amazon wishlists…
Read MoreSue Kohnle (Hayes)
Sue Kohnle (Hayes), 88, of Bethlehem, passed away on December 30, 2024, from natural causes, surrounded by her loving family. Sue was born on September 30, 1936, in North Carolina, the daughter of Maynard and Ruby Hayes. A self-proclaimed “old country girl,” her independent nature came honestly from her salt-of-the-earth upbringing. Over her life, Sue…
Read MoreFrank Allen LaLone
Frank Allen LaLone, 78, born on Thursday, October 3, 1946, in Wayne County, Michigan, departed this life on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. During his working career, Frank was a truck driver for Marathon Petroleum Corporation and later worked for Auto Zone. Survivors include his grandchildren, Neil, Ashley, Austin…
Read MoreNutrition store opens downtown
By MICAH HENRY There’s a new shop in town: The Happy Hub Nutrition, located at 128 Main Avenue Drive, across from Taylorsville Savings Bank’s drive-thru. Owner Jenny Olsen, of Conover, offers a variety of energy teas, iced protein coffees, and smoothies. Her official opening date is January 3, although she held a soft opening for…
Read MoreMillicent Novella Bruner
Millicent Novella Bruner, 58, of Hayden Burke Lane, Taylorsville, a cherished person known for her kind, loving, and caring personality with courageous strength and resilience despite her blindness, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, at her home into eternal rest. Millie was born on September 19, 1966, in Alexander County, the daughter of…
Read MoreJo Ann Moretz Isenhour
It is with great sadness that the family of Jo Ann Moretz Isenhour announces her passing on December 27, 2024, at Amorem Hospice in Valdese at the age of 90 years. Jo Ann will be fondly remembered by her children, Gene (Lenora) and Dean (Kristie); her three grandchildren, Brian, Josh (Heather), and Emma Bumgarner (Noah);…
Read MoreJohn E. Miller
John E. Miller, 41, born in Shelton, Washington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. After his birth, his mother, Janie, passed away days after he was born. John grew up in Shelton, Washington, and graduated from Shelton High School in 2001. After graduation, John…
Read MoreHelen Bennett Peterson
Helen Bennett Peterson, 84, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at her home. Helen was born April 25, 1940, in Mitchell County, the daughter of the late Frank and Julie Bennett. Helen was a machine operator for Southern Devices for 30 years and was of the Baptist faith. She was a very…
Read MoreViolet Marie Brown
Violet Marie Brown, 85, of Hickory, went home to be with the Lord on His birthday, December 25, 2024. Born on June 3, 1939, in Alexander County, she was the daughter of the late Kermit Hines and Katherine Marie Norton Stout. Violet was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to all who…
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