Sidney Etta Earp Kerley
Sidney Etta Earp Kerley, late of Columbia, South Carolina, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on July 23, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Sidney was born on February 8, 1931, in Taylorsville. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Flora McDonald College and a Master’s in Education from the University of…
Read MorePearl Land Hatton
Pearl Land Hatton, 76, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at her home in Alexander County, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that will endure through the memories she created. She was born on Monday, April 12, 1948, in Caldwell County, and was a beloved soul who touched the hearts of…
Read MoreBetty Joe Bowman Mitchell
Betty Joe Bowman Mitchell, 88, beloved by many and known for her deep love of family, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Iredell County. She was born on Friday, May 8, 1936, in Alexander County, to the late Solon W. Bowman and Vergie Fox Bowman. Betty’s life…
Read MoreStephen Clayton Teague
Stephen Clayton Teague, 75, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at his home in Alexander County. He was born on Friday, June 3, 1949, in Catawba County, to the late Dan and Novella Bowman Teague. He was a loving husband and a dedicated family man. During his successful career, Steve served as the…
Read MorePaulette Lail Davis
Paulette Lail Davis, 75, passed away on July 19, 2024, after a hard fought battle with Lewy Body dementia. She was born on April 1, 1949, in Hickory. She lived around Hickory and Bethlehem all of her life. Paulette never met an underdog she didn’t root for. She never saw a stray animal she didn’t…
Read MoreEssential County IT services back online after Crowdstrike bug
In the early morning hours of Friday, July 19, 2024, Alexander County Government became aware of an issue with county servers and workstations, as well as cloud technologies. It was determined that Crowdstrike Falcon, the county’s cybersecurity software, had updated; however, the update contained a bug that has affected Crowdstrike customers worldwide who are running…
Read MoreConstitution Party candidate files in Alexander
(Updated July 24, 2024, 12:15 p.m., to include candidate statement and photo) Darren Warren, of Taylorsville, filed for Alexander County Commissioner as a Constitution Party Nominee on July 19, 2024, according to Patrick Wike, Director of the Alexander County Board of Elections. Warren had the following statement upon filing: “I am a 53-year-old auto mechanic,…
Read MoreSamuel Moses Fox
Samuel Moses Fox, a beloved man of faith, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on November 26, 1935, he was a gentle soul who lived a life rooted in simplicity, humility, and kindness. A devout Christian, Samuel had a deep and abiding love for Jesus, which was evident…
Read MoreRaymond Parks Steele
Raymond Parks Steele, 88, husband of Lula Belle Steele, died on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Raymond was born on February 1, 1936, in Wilkesboro, to Ivey and Carrie Lou Minton Steele. Raymond owned Steele’s Amoco in Hiddenite and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed attending fiddler’s conventions, watching his granddaughter’s clogging competitions, listening to…
Read MoreAn interview with Dr. Bill Griffin, new Superintendent
By ANGELA FARR KING There is a buzz of excitement in the air as the 2024-25 school year approaches with new leadership taking the helm of Alexander County Schools. Dr. Bill Griffin comes to Alexander County with a wealth of experience in Caldwell County Schools as a teacher, a coach, an assistant principal, a principal,…
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