County Commission, Board of Education to meet jointly Mar. 28
A Joint Work Session of the Alexander County Board of Education and Alexander County Board of Commissioners is scheduled for Thursday, March 28, 2024, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Alexander Central Auditorium. A link for viewing the work session will be available on Thursday on the school system website at www.alexander.k12.nc.us. The purpose of…
Read MoreHiddenite man dies in collision Mar. 20
A Hiddenite man suffered fatal injuries in a collision this week. On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the N.C. State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Alexander County on Kirby Lackey Road near Shew Road. A 2007 Honda motorcycle was traveling northeast on Kirby Lackey Road when the…
Read MoreKevin Thomas Bentley
Kevin Thomas Bentley, 48, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Forsyth County. He was born on Wednesday, June 18, 1975, to Lanie Starnes Bentley and the late Stephen Thomas Bentley in Catawba County. Mr. Bentley was the owner/operator of K/B Heating & Air and he loved his…
Read MoreLarry Dean Walker
Larry Dean Walker, 80, passed away peacefully with his children and grandchildren by his bedside on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Iredell County. He was born to the late Elbert and Emily Crater Walker in Iredell County on Friday, December 31, 1943. During his working career, he worked for Flav-O-Rich as…
Read MoreDeVante Milik Clark
DeVante Milik Clark, 27, of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. DeVante was born January 26, 1997, in Iredell County, the son of the late Robert Maurice Clark and Julie Little Clark of Hiddenite. Those left to cherish and honor his memory include his children, Sylas Milik Clark and Emberly Nicole Clark…
Read MoreCounty Commissioners plan special closed session March 21
The Alexander County Board of Commissioners is planning a special called closed session meeting on Thursday, March 21, at 6:00 p.m. in the Administration Building lower level conference room pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5 & 6) to discuss contractual and personnel issues. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the naming of an Interim County…
Read MorePrimary election certified, statewide Republican Party second primary is likely
On Friday, March 15, 2024, the Alexander County Board of Elections voted 5-0 to canvass the votes cast in all ballot items within the jurisdiction of the county board and authenticate the county at the county level. Results on election night are unofficial. Canvass is the official process of determining that the votes have been…
Read MoreSuspect arrested in larceny at Bethlehem business
A suspect has been identified and arrested following a break-in at a Bethlehem business, according to Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell. On March 18, 2024, Ace Hardware in Bethlehem reported a break in and larceny of lawn care equipment. During the investigation, Dustin Mark Bryson, age 40, was developed as a suspect through the Flock…
Read MorePeggy Joyce Benfield Davis
Peggy Joyce Benfield Davis, 89, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at her residence. Born in Catawba County on August 4, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Fred William and Grace Glenn Benfield. She had a love for people and enjoyed doing for others. Family was very important to…
Read MoreLeon Charles Hubbard (Hub)
Leon Charles Hubbard (Hub), 71, passed Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at his home in Alexander County. He was born to the late James and Lois Ingram Hubbard on Saturday, November 15, 1952, in Iredell County. During his working career, he was a chemical plant supervisor for 37 years and delivered parts for Advanced Auto. Mr.…
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