Robert “Darrell” Shook
Robert “Darrell” Shook, 71, of Conover, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Darrell was born May 8, 1952, in Catawba County, the son of the late Marvin Junior Shook and Faye Killian Shook. Darrell was a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. He was self-employed with his own business,…
Read MoreJacqueline “Jackie” Payne Deal
Jacqueline “Jackie” Payne Deal, 93, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at her home. Jackie was born June 16, 1930, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Ransom Vance Payne and Pearlie Mae Warren Payne. She worked for the Hiddenite Center for over 20 years and was a lifetime member of…
Read MoreBrenda I. Childers
Brenda I. Childers, 71, of Taylorsville, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Carolina Caring in Newton. Brenda was born February 8, 1953, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Francis Icenhour and Fleta Warren Icenhour. Brenda was the owner and operator of Childers Poultry Farms, which she retired from.…
Read MoreLarge crowd attends School Board meeting as potential job cuts approach
By ANGELA FARR KING The Alexander County Board of Education met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 16, at 6 p.m. Siblings Logan and Hadleigh Presnell from Bethlehem Elementary School led the meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting room was unusually packed due to the recent human resource meetings with teachers…
Read MoreTeen dies in collision
A young man from Alexander County has died and a Hickory motorist is facing charges after a crash involving a motorcycle and sport utility vehicle over the weekend. According to a Hickory Police news release, officers investigated the fatal traffic crash on Saturday, April 13, 2024, involving two vehicles. One driver was charged. At 11:37…
Read MoreVirginia Lou Bentley
Virginia Lou Bentley, 76, was born to the late Robey C. Green and Dorothy Ritch Green on Thursday, March 11, 1948, and peacefully passed away in Caldwell County on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. During her career, she served in housekeeping at Valley Nursing Center and as a sewer in the furniture industry. Virginia was a…
Read MorePrincipal Draper to leave Bethlehem School
Principal Charles Draper is resigning from his position at Bethlehem Elementary School to take a position outside of education, according to a press release from the school system. Draper’s resignation was accepted by the school board during closed session at the April 16, 2024, meeting. Draper notified his staff the following morning. His last day…
Read MoreShirley Starnes Crews
Shirley Starnes Crews, 87, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Carolina Caring in Newton. Shirley was born June 3, 1936, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Earl Starnes and Mamie Bentley Starnes. Shirley worked in the hosiery and furniture industries. She was a member of Millersville Baptist Church. She…
Read MoreRev. Simeon Devon Treadway
Rev. Simeon Devon Treadway, 51, passed away suddenly at his home in Woodlawn, Tennessee, on Thursday, April 16, 2024. He was born on August 31, 1972, in Taylorsville, the son of Mildred White Treadway and the late James Nickey Treadway. After graduating from Alexander Central High School, Simeon served his country in the Army at…
Read MoreGrilled chicken and summer clothing giveaway set April 27
The Bridge Community and Grill 4 God from Statesville will be serving their famous grilled chicken plates to any neighbors in need, both physically and spiritually, at Alexander County Courthouse Park, 101 W. Main Ave., Taylorsville, on Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Additionally, there will be a Spring/Summer clothes giveaway. The Bridge Community will…
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