Missing person sought
The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate the whereabouts of 59 year old Jeffrey Beach Laxton. He was last seen in Caldwell County on August 5, 2024, near the Caldwell Memorial Hospital. He is possibly driving a white 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe displaying a tag of KEB-6300. If anyone has any information on…
Read MoreJones sentenced to prison term for death by vehicle
A Newton woman has been sentenced in an impaired driving case from 2022 in which her vehicle struck another car, resulting in a man’s death. In Alexander County Superior Court during the August 12 term, Cierra Lashay Jones pleaded guilty to Felony Death by Vehicle, Driving While Impaired, and four counts of Felony Serious Injury…
Read MoreDonald Bruce Teague
Donald Bruce Teague, 91, born on February 4, 1933, in Catawba County, passed away peacefully at Sherrills Ford Hospice House on August 28, 2024, in Catawba County. Donald proudly served his country in The United States Navy. His post-military life was marked by a career and passion for building and flying planes. Survivors include his…
Read MoreKenneth Paul Anderson
Kenneth Paul Anderson, 70, born on Wednesday, November 18, 1953, in Caldwell County, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. He leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to his family, who will cherish the memories they shared together. Kenneth was a dedicated family man…
Read MoreCode In set, lifted at three schools after road rage incident
Alexander County Schools officials placed three area schools on a Code In status on the morning of Wednesday, August 28, 2024, which was later lifted. This was due to a road rage incident involving shots fired in the parking lot of a business in Hiddenite. A Code In means the schools are not in imminent…
Read MoreChicken house burns near Taylorsville
A chicken house located west of Taylorsville burned on Wednesday morning, August 28, 2024, according to fire officials. The incident took place at 85 Arthur Jenkins Lane, Taylorsville, said Deputy Fire Marshal Garrett Huffman. Fire crews were dispatched at 7:08 a.m. Ellendale, Taylorsville, and Wittenburg fire departments responded to the scene, along with the Alexander…
Read MoreSample ballots available for Nov. 5 General Election
Sample ballots are now available for the November 5 General Election to help prepare voters to research candidates or issues, according to Alexander County officials. “Sample ballots provide voters an opportunity to see what the ballot will look like when they present to vote,” stated Patrick Wike, Alexander County Elections Director. “Voters may bring…
Read MoreLinda Gail Scott
Linda Gail Scott, 64, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at The Taylorsville House in Alexander County. She was born to the late Leroy Coolidge “LC” Starnes and Betty Pearl Payne Starnes on Wednesday, September 23, 1959, in Catawba County. Gail was of the Christian faith. Survivors include six siblings, Larry Starnes, JR Starnes,…
Read MoreImogene Howie Herman
Imogene Howie Herman, 79, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at her home. Imogene was born November 16, 1944, in Cabarrus County, the daughter of the late Gene Richardson and Barbara Wyncott Howie. She worked for the Women’s Clinic of Hickory for 23 years and formerly worked for the private practice of…
Read MoreThomas Lee Collins, Sr.
Thomas Lee Collins, Sr., 71, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at his home. Thomas was born October 12, 1952, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, the son of the late Rober Lee Collins and Maggie Harvell Collins. He retired from Spring Mills in Fort Mill, South Carolina, after 30 years of service.…
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