Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 5-11
It’s likely that you or someone you know vividly remember Hurricane Hugo when it struck Alexander County back in 1989. Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 5-11, 2024, and Alexander County Emergency Management is urging residents to participate by updating their emergency plan and supplies kit. June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season and…
Read MoreAlexander man collects $1 million scratch-off prize
George Scheide, of Hickory, took a chance on a $50 scratch-off NC Lottery ticket and won a $1 million prize. Scheide bought his lucky $10 Million Spectacular ticket from Kountry Kwik Stop on N.C. 127 in Hickory (Bethlehem). When Scheide arrived Tuesday, May 7, 2024, to collect his winnings, he had a decision…
Read MoreAlabama tribute concert is Saturday
Alexander County is pleased to announce the 2024 Summer Concert Series on the Rotary Performance Stage at Alexander County Courthouse Park in downtown Taylorsville. The free concerts are scheduled on May 11, June 1, July 20, September 14, and September 28 at 7:00 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the 2024 Alexander…
Read MoreMan is injured, daughter dies in crash
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Burke County on Henry River Road near Rudisill Street, according to Master Trooper Christopher M. Casey of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. A 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 was traveling north on Henry…
Read MoreTorrential rainfall May 7 causes sewer overflows
Heavy rainfall caused sewer overflows in Taylorsville on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, according to Luke Robinette, of the Taylorsville Public Works department. The Town had a discharge of untreated wastewater on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, of an estimated 3,200 gallons at Jay Drive Lift Station located at 272 W. Jay Drive. The untreated wastewater was…
Read MoreMallard named 2024 Mother of the Year
Taylorsville resident Eleanor Harris Mallard was named The Times’ 2024 Mother of the Year this week, after her son, Reginald, wrote the winning essay extolling the virtues of his mother. Although Mrs. Mallard is in the hospital, Reginald helped The Times in providing the following interview with her: Q: How does it feel to be…
Read MoreDavid Corns
David Corns, 72, of Stony Point, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. David was born December 30, 1951, in Logan County, West Virginia, the son of the late William Bernard Corns and Mercedes Faye Bailey Corns. David was a member of Claypool United Methodist Church in West Virginia.…
Read MoreBeulah Garland Moss
Beulah Garland Moss, 76, of Hickory, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Wellstar Tranquility in Marietta, Georgia. Beulah was born October 3, 1947, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Wade Parker, Sr. and Sarah Mayes Parker. Beulah proudly served in the United States Air…
Read MoreMelinda Daniels Chapman
Melinda Daniels Chapman, a Proverbs 31 woman, peacefully passed away on May 3, 2024, at the age of 74 in Statesville. She was born on November 19, 1949, to the late Lary Finley and Betsy Ross Walker Daniels. Melinda led a fulfilling life as a homemaker, wife, Christian, and caregiver for her parents. Melinda was…
Read MoreProposed County budget: 2 cent property tax rate cut
The proposed 2024-2025 county budget was presented to the Alexander County Board of Commissioners at a work session held on Monday, April 29, 2024, according to a county press release. A highlight of the proposed budget is a two-cent property tax rate decrease, which would lower the tax rate to 65 cents per $100 of…
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