Evelyn Marie Munday Hines
Evelyn Marie Munday Hines, 82, born on Monday, September 29, 1941, in Caldwell County, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Forsyth County. Throughout her career, she dedicated herself to caring for individuals, both as an employee at Caldwell Memorial Hospital and as a skilled…
Read MoreRobert “Charlie” Wade
Robert “Charlie” Wade, 58, of North Wilkesboro, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Mountain Valley Hospice in Yadkinville. He was born January 18, 1966, in Barberton, Ohio, son of the late Robert Wade and Lois McLain Wade. Charlie worked for Martin Roofing Services for about 32 years. He was a member of The…
Read MoreRobert Earnest Sanders Jr.
Robert Earnest Sanders Jr., 70, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born February 7, 1954, in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to the late Robert Earnest Sanders Sr. and Clara Irene Owens Sanders. Bob worked for Wilson Security. He was also an honor guard…
Read MoreGrady Eugene Isenhour, Sr.
Grady Eugene Isenhour, Sr., 92 of Lenoir, passed away on June 27, 2024, at Hickory Falls Health and Rehab. He was born November 27, 1931, in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Daniel Isenhour and Viola “Grace” Lail Isenhour Keller. He retired from the US Army National Guard with 23 ½ years of service, was…
Read MoreBrenda Mohler
Brenda Mohler, 79, of Statesville, passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones on June 27, 2024. She was born February 23, 1945, in Iredell County, to the late Robert Hicks and Geneva Lundy. Brenda owned and ran The Jewel Shop from the 1960s until 2005. She was a member of Hams Grove Baptist Church.…
Read MoreNew Alexander County Manager named
(updated 6/27/24, 1:53 p.m. to reflect salary and applicants) Alexander County Board of Commissioners appoints Todd Herms as new County Manager Following an extensive search and interview process, the Alexander County Board of Commissioners has selected William “Todd” Herms to serve as the new County Manager, effective August 12, 2024, according to a June 27…
Read MoreConcert at Courthouse Park June 29
Local favorites The Night Move Band will perform on Saturday, June 29, at Alexander County Courthouse Park (101 West Main Ave., Taylorsville, NC) at 7 p.m., rain or shine, as part of the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center’s Summer on the Square concerts. These events are always free and open to the public. Food trucks…
Read MoreVashti Day is June 29
Vashti Fire-Rescue, Inc., is sponsoring the 47th Annual Vashti Day Celebration on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in the Vashti Community. The patriotic fundraiser event will begin with breakfast available from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Vashti Fire station, 21 Vashti Fire Department Rd., Taylorsville. Parade lineup will begin at 10:30 a.m. at…
Read MoreCrews battle brush fires on 64 West
Alexander County Ranger David Huffman, with the N.C. Forest Service, noted several personnel were called out over the weekend to extinguish what was named the Indian Head Fire on Hwy. 64 West in the Ellendale Community. The fire burned three acres. It was caused by something mechanical, dragging a chain down the highway, said Huffman,…
Read MoreArmed standoff ends peaceably
A domestic violence call on Sunday night, June 23, 2024, resulted in a two-hour armed standoff in the Ellendale Community, said Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell. The call came in to authorities about 8 p.m. on Sunday. A woman called and alleged that a man, later identified as Henry Arthur Prado, 54, of Taylorsville, was…
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