Eleventh Annual Readers’ Choice Awards announced
The Alexander County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and The Taylorsville Times are partnering again this year to promote local businesses through the Eleventh Annual Alexander County Readers’ Choice Awards. In the special section inside The Times for Nov. 13, 2024, there is a complete listing of the many businesses that were voted “Best Overall” (first…
Read MoreMaj. Gen. Mallory speaks on Veterans Day
Local veterans gathered at the DAV Chapter 84 building on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, as the Veterans Committee hosted a Veterans Day Service. Guest speaker was Maj. General James Mallory, U.S. Army, retired, of Statesville. The General spoke on the origins of Veterans Day, with the signing of the Armistice to end World War I…
Read MoreRobert Franklin Austin
Robert Franklin Austin, 73, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Alexander County on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Born on Monday, November 12, 1951, in Caldwell County, Robert dedicated much of his life to his family and his work in the furniture industry as a framer for…
Read MoreWill Bethlehem soon be incorporated?
By MICAH HENRY and ANGELA FARR KING The recent discussion of possibly incorporating the Bethlehem Community into a town is something seasoned readers know has been attempted before. A group is promoting the incorporation of a Town of Bethlehem made up of the Bethlehem 1 and Bethlehem 2 voting precincts, about 23 square miles, and…
Read MoreAnthony Gene Breedlove
Anthony Gene Breedlove, 56, born on January 11, 1968, in Catawba County, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with lung cancer on November 13, 2024, at the Carolinas ContinuousCare Hospital at Pineville in Charlotte leaving a void that will be felt by all who loved him. He was a cherished member of his family…
Read MorePatsy Lee Byers DeJarnette
Mama, Patsy Lee Byers DeJarnette, 83, of Stony Point, entered into Heaven with her beautiful smile on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Abernathy Laurels in Newton. Patsy was born May 3, 1941, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Archie Vance Byers and Cleo Johnson Byers. Patsy graduated from Scotts High School. She was…
Read MoreMary Emma Archer
Mary Emma Archer, 97, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at her home. Mary was born April 12, 1927, in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harley Winland and Viola Funk Winland. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, on Macedonia Church Road in Taylorsville. Those left to cherish and…
Read MoreRev. Curtis Dale White
Rev. Curtis Dale White, 73, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. He was born April 8, 1951, in Caldwell County, the son of the late June Ozro White and Dollie Mae Cline White. He received a seminary degree from Fruitland College and a Bachelor’s Degree from Central Wesleyan…
Read MoreRoy Dale Dillard
Roy Dale Dillard, 74, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in Iredell County. He was born to the late Robert Bruce and Ruth Dillard, in Wilkes County, on April 25, 1950. During his working career, he was a mechanic in the textile industry for Schneider Mills and JPS. Those left to cherish…
Read MoreDouglas Wayne Harrington
Douglas Wayne Harrington, 58, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Douglas was born February 22, 1966, in Alexander County, the son of Dwight Harrington and the late Dorothy Bentley Harrington. Douglas had worked at Broyhill Furniture until he became disabled. He was a member of Pleasant…
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