Atlas Samuel Jimenez
Heaven gained another angel, infant Atlas Samuel Jimenez “nugget,” the son of Kevin and Juli Jimenez, on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Atlas was born on Friday, August 16, 2024. He weighed 1 pound 14 ounces. Including his parents, those left to cherish his memory include his six siblings, Adysen, Ashur, Ava, Anorah, Aspyn, and Attley;…
Read MoreConnie Mae Jolly
Connie Mae Jolly, 77, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at The Greens of Hickory. Connie was born May 19, 1947, the daughter of the late Walter Lafeyette Jolly and Edna Warren Jolly. During her working career, she was a supervisor for Carolina Glove and a member of Millersville Baptist Church, where…
Read MoreBillie “Fred” Fox, Sr.
Billie “Fred” Fox, Sr., 80, of Hiddenite, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Fred was born October 26, 1943, in Iredell County, the son of the late Billy Sawyer Fox and Nellie Jolly Fox. He was a farmer for most of his working career and a faithful member of Bethel…
Read MoreJonathan Leon Davis
Jonathan Leon Davis, 74, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. John was born on April 25, 1950, in Garland County, Arkansas, to the late Leon Davis and Eva Davis. He was a business owner in the retail industry and was a member of Jesus…
Read MoreTaylorsville man dies in crash
On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at approximately 5:50 p.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Catawba County on Saint Peters Church Road near Springs Road, according to Master Trooper Christopher M. Casey of the Highway Patrol. A 2005 Chevrolet Colorado was traveling north on Saint Peters Church Road…
Read MoreGranite Falls woman dies in Bethlehem crash
On Wednesday, Sept. 18, at approximately 12:30 a.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Alexander County on Icard Ridge Road near Bethlehem School Road. A 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was traveling north on Icard Ridge Road, when the driver lost control, crossed the center line, drove off the…
Read MoreAn interview with Gov. Cooper about School Voucher Expansion legislation
By ANGELA FARR KING North Carolina House Bill 10, also known as the Private School Voucher Expansion Bill, recently passed in the NC Senate on September 9 and the NC House of Representatives on September 11. According to The Opportunity Scholarship Impact Analysis sent to The Taylorsville Times by the Governor’s office and created by…
Read MoreNC gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson visits Taylorsville
By ANGELA FARR KING On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the current Lieutenant Governor and Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson visited Taylorsville. He was accompanied by his wife, Yolanda, and part of his campaign staff. The event took place at Scotty’s Hometown Grill, located at 30 Buffet Blvd. in Taylorsville. The restaurant was completely filled, with…
Read MoreLocal children in running for Baby Of The Year
(Update: the article was edited to reflect the contest sponsor is the company Colossal, not Good Housekeeping.) At least nine local children, Scarlett Hendren, Eden Crotts, Livvy Hammer, Berkley Hart Lackey,Whitley Knox, Bailey Chase, Benjamin Johnson, Liam Alexander Davis, and Jackson Blake are among the contestants in Colossal’s Baby Of The Year contest. The Grand…
Read MorePhyllis “Polly” Davis Heafner
On September 16, 2024, Phyllis “Polly” Davis Heafner went to her heavenly home surrounded by her husband and children. She was born on December 26, 1940, to the late Jesse and Elsie Davis in Iron Station. Throughout her life, Polly was active in several churches, being a faithful and dedicated minister’s wife for 44 years.…
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