John Lester Duncan
John Lester Duncan, 75, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Iredell County. He was born to the late Agustus and Helen Myers Duncan on Saturday, April 9, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York. Those left to cherish the memories of John include his wife of 28 years, Linda Duncan; three…
Read MoreBridge at Oxford Dam reopens
The NC Hwy. 16 bridge at Oxford Dam has reopened, according to the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office. NC Dept. of Transportation officials had closed the bridge until it could be inspected due to the large volume of water being released from the dam following Hurricane Helene’s rain.
Read MoreJames “Junior” Barry Watts, Jr.
James “Junior” Barry Watts, Jr., 50, of Connolly Springs, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born January 27, 1974, in Alexander County, the son of the late James Barry Watts, Sr. and Patricia Dianne Dagenhart Watts. He worked in the furniture industry and was a member of…
Read MoreEdgar “E.L.” Lee Land
Edgar “E.L.” Lee Land, 61, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at his home in Alexander County. He was born to Edgar Lee Land and Etta Suddreth Land on Sunday, April 14, 1963, in Caldwell County. E.L. worked in the finishing department at Hickory Wood Finishing in Hickory. He attended Mt. Ridge Baptist Church.…
Read MoreElaine Cave Hodges
Elaine Cave Hodges, 82, born to the late Joe Clyde Cave and Vergie Johnson Cave on Friday, October 3, 1941, in Yadkin County, passed away peacefully in Wilkes County on Monday, September 30, 2024, just days before her 83rd birthday. Elaine devoted over 20 years of her life as a kindergarten teacher assistant in Surry…
Read MoreSchool out Tuesday, October 1
Alexander County Schools will be out for students on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. That day will be an optional teacher workday for staff and teachers, according to administration.
Read MoreSchools closed Sept. 30
Alexander County Schools will be closed on Monday, September 30, 2024, with an optional teacher workday, according to administrators.
Read MoreMelanie Kay Taylor McIver
Melanie Kay Taylor McIver, 61, of Taylorsville, passed peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center with family by her side. She was born November 5, 1962, to George and Jane Taylor. She was preceded in death by her father, George Taylor, and brother, Aaron Taylor. Melanie was a devoted mother to…
Read MoreResidents downstream of Oxford Dam: seek higher ground
Flash Flood Warning for Alexander, NC, Catawba, NC, Iredell, NC Severity: Severe Certainty: Likely Urgency: Immediate The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for… South Central Alexander County in the piedmont of North Carolina… North Central Catawba County in the piedmont of North Carolina… West Central Iredell County in…
Read MoreStorm update, Sept. 28, noon
September 28, 2024 at 12:54 PM STORM UPDATE: (from the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office) “As of 12:00 noon, 27.5 percent of Alexander County is without electric service: Duke Energy – 3,296 customers, EnergyUnited – 1,893, and Blue Ridge Energy – 172. “There are still 18 roads that are currently closed, with several roads down to one…
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