Randy Harrison Scott
Randy Harrison Scott, 69, born on Thursday, March 24, 1955, in Alexander County, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Randy worked as a plant manager for Cemex and at K & M Tire Service. He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Marlene Rogers Scott; two sons, Andrew…
Read MorePaul Cecil Goble
Paul Cecil Goble, 71, a cherished member of his community and a devoted family man, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory. He was born on Friday, March 27, 1953, in Catawba County, where he spent his formative years and developed a deep love for his family, and…
Read MoreRibbon cutting held at Sugar Loaf School
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Sugar Loaf Elementary School in Alexander County. Principal Joseph Mabry welcomed guests into the gym, which is one of the recent additions to the school, thanks to a $5.3 million state grant and 5 percent match by Alexander County Government. Director of…
Read MoreLynda Sue Barbee McDaniels
Lynda Sue Barbee McDaniels, 67, of Conover, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. Sue was born July 12, 1957, in Cabarrus County, to the late Marvin Barbee and Phyllis White Barbee. She was of the Pentecostal faith and worked as a 911 dispatcher. Survivors include two…
Read MoreWesley Howard Starnes
Wesley Howard Starnes, 58, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Duke Hospice – Hock Family Pavilion in Durham. Born on Wednesday, July 6, 1966, in Catawba County, to the late John Quincy Starnes and Melva Jean Curtis Starnes, Wesley served as a regional vice president in financial services for Primerica. Wesley was a…
Read MoreDoretha Mae Scott
Doretha Mae Scott, 79, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the Taylorsville House. Doretha was born May 28, 1945, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Eli Scott and Leola King Scott. Doretha was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church on Hwy 90 East. She graduated from Happy Plains School.…
Read MoreCatawba County ABC Board requests to dissolve merger
By ANGELA FARR KING The Taylorsville Town Council met for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 1. Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bumgarner led the meeting with a prayer thanking God for His protection over Alexander County and praying for those who have suffered horrendous losses during the recent hurricane and thanked God for…
Read MoreAC Volleyball seeks clothing for hurricane relief
The Alexander Central High School Volleyball Program is heading up a gently used clothing drive for Hurricane Helene victims. The team is seeking the following items: • All clothing items (men, women, children, infants) including shoes and sneakers of all kinds. • Bags: suitcases, backpacks, bags, duffel bags, reusable grocery bags • Accessories: belts (men…
Read MoreHelene’s aftermath: outages, road closures, damage
By MICAH HENRY Alexander County fared much better than some parts of western North Carolina during and after the remnants of Hurricane Helene, which swept through on Thursday and Friday, September 26-27, 2024. Alexander County had already received more than five inches of rain at the weather station in Taylorsville by Thursday evening, Sept. 26.…
Read MoreAnn H. Dyson
Ann H. Dyson, 84, of Stony Point, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Ann was born December 21, 1939, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Lee Ozell Hammer and Naomi Rufty Hammer. Ann was a teacher’s assistant for Stony Point and Hiddenite Elementary Schools. Earlier in her working…
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