Linney’s Water Mill honored
By MICAH HENRY A dedication and unveiling ceremony for an America 250 marker was held Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Linney’s Water Mill in northeastern Alexander County. The ceremony was held by the Carolina Emerald Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. Pamela Lentz Speight, Carolina Emerald Chapter Regent, welcomed the crowd following…
Read MoreAllum, 18, heading to “Little 500” Sprint Car race
By MICAH HENRY Meet Brady Allum. At 18, he is a mid-year graduate of Alexander Central High School — and he’s a race car driver. Yes, you could even say racing is in his blood. His father, Chad Allum, 52, raced in the 500 Sprint Car Tour, Must See Racing National Series, Carolina Sprint Tour,…
Read MoreTaylorsville man dies in crash
Hickory Police investigated a fatal traffic crash on Saturday, May 11, 2024, involving two vehicles traveling on North Center Street, which resulted in the death of a Taylorsville man, according to a police news release. At 4:21 p.m. Saturday, a white Lexus SUV, driven by Choeum-Mach Chang, 53, of Hickory, was traveling south on North…
Read MoreBraxton Owen Herriman
Braxton Owen Herriman, age 1½, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 13, 2024, at his home. Braxton was born November 21, 2022, in Iredell County, the son of Dalton Mckae Herriman and Destiny Saige Barnes. He enjoyed his family, especially his grandparents and great-grandparents. He loved to watch Bluey, Paw Patrol, and…
Read MoreWanted man killed in gunfire exchange
UPDATED: May 14, 2024, 4:57 p.m. A man who was wanted for arrest has been shot and killed, after shooting at officers. On Sunday, May 12, 2024, the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office received information of a wanted man at 145 Dusty Rd. in the Wittenburg Community, south of Taylorsville. The man, identified as Jason Melvin…
Read MoreDavid Scott Massagee
David Scott Massagee, 58, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at his home. David was born November 28, 1965, in Catawba County, the son of Elizabeth Corpening Day and the late Eric Von Massagee. David was a member of Millersville Baptist Church, loved to fish, and was a good Samaritan for everyone.…
Read MoreJason Melvin Williams
Jason Melvin Williams, 40, of Conover, passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2024, in Taylorsville. He was born November 5, 1984, in Wise County, to Ruby Rose of Taylorsville. Survivors include two brothers, Thomas Mitchell Williams and Jacoby Gene Hodge; and a sister, Stephanie Marie Williams. Services will be announced at a later date. Chapman…
Read MoreSean Darrel Vardell
Sean Darrel Vardell, 38, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Catawba County. He was born on Tuesday, February 4, 1986, in Wood County, Wisconsin. Sean was known for his passion for engineering and mechanical skills, his love for racing outlaw carts and sprint cars, his enjoyment of riding motorcycles, and being a farmer…
Read MoreRickie Ricardo Mayes
Rickie Ricardo Mayes, 68, of Newton, formerly of Asheville, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Charles George VA Medical Center of Asheville. Rickie was born November 16, 1955, the son of the late Junor Beatrice Poole Allison. He was a member of Harvest Temple Church of God in Christ. He attended North…
Read MoreBarbara “Bob” Diane Bowman Hollar
Barbara “Bob” Diane Bowman Hollar, 78, of Taylorsville, known for her dedication to her family and her quick wit and honesty, passed away peacefully at her home in Alexander County on May 10, 2024. Born on September 7, 1945, to the late Prater Lee and Dora Walker Bowman, Barbara lived a fulfilling life surrounded by…
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