Arrest made in Courthouse bomb threat
Local law enforcement officers and firefighters responded to the Alexander County Courthouse on Monday morning, Nov. 4, 2024, after the Clerk of Court’s Office received a bomb threat by telephone as court commenced. The courthouse was evacuated to ensure the safety of all personnel and visitors, according to a Sheriff’s Office release. Streets surrounding the…
Read MoreWhere to vote on Election Day
“Where do I go vote on Election Day?” County Boards of Elections hear that question hundreds if not thousands of times, noted Patrick Wike, Director of Elections for the Alexander County Board of Elections. With Election Day approaching, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Wike hopes this provides some insightful information for voters to avoid some common…
Read MoreReba Jean Shook Atkinson
Reba Jean Shook Atkinson, 70, of Claremont, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. Reba was born in Catawba County on March 15, 1954, to the late Clarence Cliffard Shook and Lucy Maybell Steward Shook. She enjoyed being outside in her garden planting flowers and watching the hummingbirds. She loved her TV shows and spending…
Read MoreTimothy Isenhour Lackey
Timothy Isenhour Lackey, 72, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Timothy was born June 23, 1952, in Iredell County, the son of the late William Howard Lackey and Phyllis Isenhour Lackey. Timothy graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University and worked for Alexander County DSS until…
Read MoreJames “Hugh” Foard
James “Hugh” Foard, 62, of Harmony, passed on November 3, 2024. Hugh was born April 5, 1962, to the late James Foard Sr. and Sally Foard (Dillard). Survivors include his four children, Jonathan Nance of Harmony, Craig Nance of Troutman, Angel Campbell of Harmony, and Joshua Campbell of Harmony; and his sisters, Linda Crider, Barbara…
Read MoreKimberly Lackey Kennedy
Kimberly Lackey Kennedy, 41, passed away on November 2, 2024, after a brief illness at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Kim was born December 15, 1982, in Iredell County, to Roger Dale (Possum) Lackey of Hiddenite and the late Johana Smith Lackey. Kim was a daddy’s girl and was known for her love of animals, especially “Harley.”…
Read MoreRichard Blake Childers
Richard Blake Childers, 72, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Iredell. Born on Friday, October 3, 1952, in Alexander County, Richard was a truck driver. Survivors include his son, Jason Blake Childers; his sister, Gladys Minton; and brothers, Waitsell Dean Childers and Gene Childers. Visitation for Richard will…
Read MoreJudy Elaine Cook Fletcher
Judy Elaine Cook Fletcher, 77, of the Brushy Mtn. community, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at her home. Mrs. Fletcher was born June 30, 1947, in Alexander County to King Darius and Maggie Millsaps Cook. Judy was a member and music director at New Hope Baptist Church for more than 20 years. Mrs.…
Read MoreRaymond Clifford LeVan
Raymond Clifford LeVan, 92, of Hiddenite, passed away on October 31, 2024, at Jurney’s Assisted Living in Statesville following an extended illness. Clifford was born in Iredell County on July 16, 1932, to the late Ralph LeVan and Stella Mae Martin LeVan. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He was a retired…
Read MoreSteven Anthony Clark
Steven Anthony Clark, 51, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at his home. Steven was born April 29, 1973, in Vineland, New Jersey, the son of Mary Conard Clark and the late William Stacy Clark. He was a network engineer and of the Christian faith. In addition to his mother, those left…
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