Thelma Aleese Adams Canter
Thelma Aleese Adams Canter, 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. Born on Sunday, May 15, 1927, in Alexander County, Thelma attended Stony Point Tabernacle while her health allowed. Her legacy continues through her loving family, including her children, Michael Lee Burgess, Gary Burgess, Alana Matheson, and…
Read MoreTaylorsville man dies in Wilkes crash
On Friday, October 11, 2024, at approximately 12:40 p.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Wilkes County on NC 16 near Knollwood Drive. A 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling south on NC 16 crossed the center line and collided head-on with a northbound 2023 Ford Explorer, according to…
Read MoreRichard Wayne Earp (“Rick”)
Richard Wayne Earp (“Rick”), 71, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 11, 2024, in Wilkes County. The son of the late Nelson Robert Earp and Mary Lue Jolly Earp, Rick was born on April 20, 1953, in Iredell County. Rick married Marlene Lou Burgess on September 23, 1972, in York, South Carolina, and…
Read MoreAlex. Board of Education passes $63.7 million budget
By ANGELA FARR KING The Alexander County Board of Education met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. One of the main priorities for the meeting was to hear the proposed budget for the 2024-25 school year from Chief Financial Officer Sharon Mehaffey and Financial Assistant Andrea Robinette. The Total budget for…
Read MoreVoter registration deadline Oct. 11
Eligible individuals who want to cast their ballot on Election Day (Tuesday November 5, 2024) must register to vote by Friday, October 11. Individuals who miss that deadline may register and vote at the same time during the early voting period from October 17 through November 2, at any of the three (3) early voting…
Read MoreHowell recounts aftermath of Helene
By MICAH HENRY Alexander County native Stacie Howell is glad that her family escaped from Hurricane Helene. Stacie, a resident of Spruce Pine, NC, until the storm hit, related the difficulties her family and many others have had since the storm ravaged Western NC. She was in her home in Spruce Pine with her two…
Read MoreTeague wins bronze at NC Senior Games
WINS GOLD AT STATE SENIOR GAMES — Sanford Teague, age 73 of Hickory (member of the Taylorsville High School Class of 1969), participated in the N.C. Senior Games in Raleigh, held Sept. 20-22. He won a bronze medal for third place in the 100-yard dash, with a time of 18.03 seconds in the 70-74 age…
Read MoreCounty Commission approves rezoning on large Bethlehem site
Approximately 150 people were in attendance at the Alexander Central Auditorium on Monday, October 7, 2024, as the Alexander County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a housing development in Bethlehem, according to a county press release. About 20 people spoke during the public hearing to express their concerns…
Read MoreDinah Lu Purser
No longer bedridden, no longer unable to walk, and no longer in pain, Dinah Lu Purser, 67, of Statesville, ran into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Dinah was born in Virginia on November 2, 1956, to Cyrus Long Purser and Gladys Jean McKillop Purser. She enjoyed a remarkable 32-year career with…
Read MoreLast day for ACHS netters storm relief collection Oct. 9
The last day to drop off items for the ACHS Volleyball Program’s storm relief clothing drive is Wednesday, October 9, 2024. The coaching staff notes that the team’s annual DIG PINK Game is also set October 9 at ACHS, at 4:30 p.m. for JV and 6:00 p.m. for Varsity. The program will be selling items,…
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