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Roy Lee Smith
Roy Lee Smith, 73, of RE Johnson Lane, Hiddenite, departed this life at 2:30 p.m., March 13, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born in Alexander County to the late Dewey Commodore and Mary Lou Davis Smith of Hiddenite. He was formerly employed with the DOT State Department, a…
Read MoreFire claims house, two vehicles
A house fire was reported about 5 a.m. on Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026, at 146 Skyview Hill Drive, off of Linneys Mill Road, said Chief Coty Fox of the Vashti Fire Department. Vashti and Hiddenite fire departments from Alexander County and Central School Fire Department from Iredell County responded. The home has a Union…
Read MoreKathleen Goodman Karriker
Kathleen Goodman Karriker, 95, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. Born on March 3, 1931, in Rowan County, Kathleen’s life was marked by deep devotion to her family, her faith, and the simple joys that brought warmth to those around her.…
Read MoreKim Rogers Fox
Kim Rogers Fox, 67, of Taylorsville, went to be with her Lord on March 12, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with gallbladder cancer. A woman of profound and unwavering faith, she walked daily with the Lord. Her commitment to her Christian beliefs and her family were the cornerstones of her life. She was…
Read MoreProvisional votes leave outcome same in Primary
Provisional ballots approved last Friday, March 6, made a slight change in the vote totals for Alexander County races in the March 3, 2026, Primary Election, according to unofficial results from the Alexander County Board of Elections. A total of 13 provisional ballots were counted of the 21 submitted. The turnout was 5,801 out of…
Read MoreEllendale School of Innovation and Inquiry planned
By ANGELA FARR KING Alexander County Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Griffin addressed the Ellendale School community on their Family Night, which was held March 5, about the recent news that Ellendale Elementary School will soon transition to Ellendale School of Innovation and Inquiry. The first thing that Dr. Griffin did was apologize to those in…
Read MoreYMCA Impact Fund Campaign underway
When families and neighbors thrive, our community is stronger. Right now, the need for stronger communities is greater than ever. When a neighbor needs support, Alexander County Family YMCA (and the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina) stand ready to help, whether it is: • Ensuring more kids have a safe space to learn, grow, and…
Read MoreMiss North Carolina visits school
By MICAH HENRY Sophia Kellstrom, Miss North Carolina 2025, and Zoe Charles, who is Miss Carolina Foothills 2025, came to visit Taylorsville Elementary School students on February 9. During her visit, Kellstrom talked to students about spreading kindness. One way in which Kellstrom does this is by helping and donating towards food insecurities. Kellstrom, of…
Read MoreJoseph Spencer Daniel McDuffie, Jr.
Joseph Spencer Daniel McDuffie, Jr., 67, affectionately known to many as “Danny,” passed away on March 11, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Iredell County. He was born to the late Joe and Colleen Hubbard McDuffie on March 30, 1958, in Alexander County. Danny was a member of the Little River Baptist Church. Survivors include…
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