Jeremy Samuel Stevens
Jeremy Samuel Stevens, 37, born on July 22, 1987, in Catawba County, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at his residence in Alexander County. He was the beloved son of Ernest “Sam” Stevens and Patricia Cruse Philyaw (Malcolm). He was the owner and operator of JS Custom Machining. In addition to his parents, survivors…
Read MoreThree arrested in drug case
Three people have been arrested in an illegal drug case, according to Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell. On August 13, 2024, at 11:19 p.m., the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, Taylorsville Police Department, and North Carolina Probation and Parole arrested William Cody Blevins, W/M, age 29, of Stony Point, Tricia Diane Warren, W/F, age 49, of…
Read MoreRaymond Joe Freeman
Raymond Joe Freeman, 87, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2024, at his home. He was born March 30, 1937, in Buncombe County, to the late Chester Aaron Freeman and Rachael West Freeman. He worked in data processing and was a member of Calvery Baptist Church. He served in the Air Force during…
Read MoreBetty Ruth Bowles Wilson
Betty Ruth Bowles Wilson, 95, of Richfield, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 3, 1929, in Hiddenite, to the late Marvin Abraham Bowles and Elsie McKree Lackey Bowles. She attended Hiddenite High School and was employed…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office issues scam alert
The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office has been notified that there is a scammer who is using the Sheriff’s Office phone number, 828-632-1111. The caller is stating that the person has missed court and a warrant has been issued for their arrest. The caller is demanding that money needs to be paid immediately. This is a…
Read MoreState Superintendent candidate visits
By MICAH HENRY On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, the Alexander County Republican Party met for their regular meeting and had as one of their guests State Superintendent candidate Michele Morrow. A nurse, Morrow has cared for families in some of the most rural counties in the United States. During the past decade, she has taught…
Read MoreACHS Football field will be ready for first home game
By ANGELA FARR KING The Alexander County Board of Education held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 6 p.m. and one of the topics of importance to many citizens was a facilities update given by Maintenance Director Chris Campbell. Campbell began with the most pressing question on the minds of sports fans…
Read MoreFire claims home in Sugar Loaf Community
A family in the Sugar Loaf Community had their home ruined by fire over the weekend, said Alexander County Deputy Fire Marshal Garrett Huffman. The singlewide mobile home, located at 1874 NC Hwy. 16 North, caught fire on Saturday afternoon, August 10, 2024, about 2:30 p.m. Huffman said a passer-by noticed smoke coming from the…
Read MoreBilly Ray Kenneth Cline
Billy Ray Kenneth Cline, 34, a devoted father, loving brother, and cherished son, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at his home in Catawba County. He was born on Tuesday, August 22, 1989, in Catawba County to Chris Cook and the late Dolly Cline. Billy is survived by his three beloved sons, Aaron, Logan,…
Read MoreRoger Eugene Moose
Roger Eugene Moose, 68, of Taylorsville, won his courageous battle with cancer when he crossed the threshold of his heavenly home into the welcoming arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. The oldest of four children, Roger was born in Statesville, on September 30, 1955, to parents Rowe Wayne…
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