ACHS has 266 graduates for ceremony
By MICAH HENRY Some 266 seniors walked the stage at Cougar Stadium on Friday, June 7, as Alexander Central High School helds its Graduation Ceremony. The seniors entered to music by the school’s Apple City Brass band. The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) presented the colors, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by…
Read MoreDyson named 2024 Father of the Year
By MICAH HENRY In mid-June, thoughts turn to Father’s Day and our dads, which prompted Taylorsville resident Kaylin Dyson, 22, to write about her father, Danny Dyson. Her essay was chosen as the winning entry in the 35th Annual Times’ Father of the Year Contest. Danny, age 59 of Taylorsville, is the son of Larry…
Read MoreGrant funding will replace ACHS field with turf
Alexander Central High School will soon have a new synthetic turf football field and track surfaces after the Alexander County Board of Education unanimously approved contracts for both items at a special called meeting held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. A third item, for the replacement of metal trim at Bethlehem Elementary School, was also…
Read MoreJimmy Ray Cook Sr.
Jimmy Ray Cook Sr., 78, of Stony Point, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2024, at his home. He was born May 3, 1946, to the late Spencer Carl Cook and Mary Kerley Cook. He was a retired truck driver and attended Freedom Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death…
Read MoreCarole Ann Rappa Southard
Carole Ann Rappa Southard, 72, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at her home. She was born on April 10, 1952, in Queens, New York, the daughter of Neil Rappa and the late Anna Tassiello Rappa. Carole worked in the medical field as an LPN and also as a real estate agent.…
Read MoreLouise Joines Bumgarner
Louise Joines Bumgarner, 92, of Millers Creek, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Union Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Caudill officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends in…
Read MoreBoy is shot, second boy facing charges
(Updated June 6, 2024, at 2:01 p.m., to reflect the ages of those involved) A minor was injured in a shooting in eastern Alexander County and another minor is facing charges in the incident. On Thursday, June 6, 2024, at around 12 a.m., the Alexander County 911 Center received a call of a shooting on…
Read MoreDonald E. Joye
In the early morning of June 5, 2024, a gifted and loving man took off to the land of an Uncloudy Day, taking with him pieces of innumerable hearts. It is with deep sadness and love that his family announces the passing of Donald E. Joye, of Statesville, at the age of 80. Donald left…
Read MoreNew salary schedule for Town employees in proposed Budget
By ANGELA FARR KING The Taylorsville Town Council met on Tuesday, June 5, 2024, for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bumgarner led the meeting in the absence of Mayor George Holleman. One of the main topics on the agenda was a presentation of the proposed budget for the Town of Taylorsville…
Read MoreCounty Budget, two-cent property tax rate drop approved
The Alexander County Board of Commissioners adopted the 2024-2025 budget at the Monday, June 3, meeting by a 3-2 vote, with Commissioners Marty Pennell and Larry Yoder opposed, according to a county press release. The new budget includes a two-cent property tax decrease, which will reduce the property tax rate to 65 cents per $100…
Read More