Joey “Joe” Allen Dula
Joey “Joe” Allen Dula, 66, born on Friday, February 28, 1958, in Caldwell County, departed this life on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at his home in Alexander County. He is survived by his daughter, Kellie Dula Handoo; the mother of his child, Elizabeth Dula; brothers, Bryon Dula and Eric Dula; and sisters, Cindy Minton, Deborah…
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Joseph Driesse, 78, of Stony Point, passed away on September 12, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. Joe was born November 23, 1945, in Bergen County, New Jersey, to the late John Driesse and Louise Mae Holt Driesse. He worked for the union and was a member of Stony Point ARP. There…
Read MoreWayne Floyd Lytton
Wayne Floyd Lytton, 74, of Statesville, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Iredell County to the late Floyd Lytton and Nina Privette Lytton. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer and Christie Lytton. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at…
Read MoreAssault charge becomes murder case after incident at lake
A Lenoir man is now facing a murder charge after authorities say he assaulted a man at a Lake Hickory access. According to an Alexander County Sheriff’s Office press release, on September 2, 2024, at around 1:02 am, Alexander County 911 communications center received a call of an assault at Wittenburg Access in Bethlehem. Deputies…
Read MoreHank Williams, Jr., tribute to perform at Courthouse Park
The 2024 Alexander County Summer Concert Series will feature the popular Hank Williams Jr. tribute band, “All My Rowdy Friends,” on Saturday, September 14, at 7:00 p.m. on the Rotary Performance Stage at Alexander County Courthouse Park. The public is invited to enjoy this free concert. With his natural appearance, frontman Frank Morrow keeps the…
Read MoreTully’s Auto Centers opens in Hiddenite
By MICAH HENRY Keenan Tully, owner of Tully’s Auto Centers, has relocated his shop from Mooresville to Hiddenite. The address is 632 Goble Road, close to the White Plains Church end of the road, in the former Accurate Auto Clinic shop. Keenan, now 24, came to North Carolina from England about three years ago. His…
Read MoreBrushy Mountain Brews under new management
By MICAH HENRY In historic downtown Taylorsville, in part of the former Smithey’s Department Store, is a taproom and restaurant which has a family-friendly atmosphere: Brushy Mountain Brews, at 42 W. Main Ave. Opened in early 2020 by husband and wife, Ken and Lacey Young, the taproom was bought in February 2024 by Christian…
Read MoreFire Department’s Centennial event is Saturday
The Central Alexander (Taylorsville) Fire Department will celebrate its 100th Anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the station, located at 173 Emergency Street. The public is invited to attend. There will be commemorative t-shirts available and a slideshow will depict department history through the past century. (The department’s…
Read MoreChristopher Allen Tester
Christopher Allen Tester, 64, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at his home. Christopher was born May 17, 1960, in Franklin County, Ohio, the son of Rose Franklin-Booth of Taylorsville and the late William Ray Tester. He was a woodworker by trade and of the Baptist faith. In addition to his mother,…
Read MoreLarry Wilson Starnes Sr.
Larry Wilson Starnes Sr., 78, of Statesville, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House following a brief illness. Larry was born March 3, 1946, in Cabarrus County, to the late Amos Wilson Starnes and Margaret Galyan Starnes. He worked as a machine operator for West Rock and was a member of…
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