Timothy Kevin Yarbrough
Timothy Kevin Yarbrough, 68, passed away on March 15, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was a Preacher, Chaplain with Twisted Covenant, and retired from CommScope. He was born December 17, 1955, to Edgar Robert Yarbrough of Statesville, and the late Shirley Campbell Yarbrough. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Kathy Tomlin Yarbrough; four…
Read MoreDorothy May Collier Knight
Dorothy May Collier Knight, 91, of Lincolnton, formerly of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Cardinal Care in Lincolnton. Dorothy was born September 29, 1932, in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Ethel Collier. During her working career, she was a secretary with CVCC. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses,…
Read MoreLorei Hodges Carson
Lorei Hodges Carson passed away in her sleep in the early morning of March 14, 2024. Lorei was the first born of Joan and Lamont Hodges on September 1, 1959, in Bozeman, Montana. She married in 1981 and soon had a son, Steven Carson, in 1984, and in 1990, a daughter, Kasey Carson Caldwell. She…
Read MoreSpecial Town Council Meeting Mar. 18
The Mayor of Taylorsville, George B. Holleman, has called a special meeting of the Taylorsville Town Council for Monday, March 18, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall. The purpose of the meeting will be discussion on placement of an Interim Town Manager for the Town.
Read MoreDA: No charges against Miller, Weaver
By MICAH HENRY The District Attorney for Alexander and Iredell counties has recommended that the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) file no charges regarding two former Town of Taylorsville employees, Warren William Miller and Claude Darrin Weaver, in the wake of the 2023 State Auditor’s report, according to attorney Joel Harbinson, who is representing Miller…
Read MoreCounty Manager resigns, going back to previous job
During a closed session of the March 4 meeting of the Alexander County Board of Commissioners, County Manager Shane Fox announced his resignation. Fox, who began duties in Alexander County on June 8, 2023, stated personal reasons for his resignation. He will serve a 60-day notice to complete the 2024-2025 budget process and to allow…
Read MoreIlease Seagle Elmore
Ilease Seagle Elmore, 85, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at her home in Alexander County. She was born to the late Tom and Eunice Seagle on Friday, September 9, 1938, in Catawba County. Ilease was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of her…
Read MoreManfred Miethe
Manfred Miethe, 77, of Statesville, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Duke University Medical Center. He was born March 10, 1947, in Luneburg, Germany, the son of the late Horst Miethe and Lesalotta Elbeck Miethe. Manfred was an electric motor repairman for most of his working career. He attended First Wesleyan Church in…
Read MoreACHS dismisses early Mar. 11
UPDATE: The water problem at ACHS has been repaired and school will resume on a normal schedule Tuesday, March 12. Alexander Central High School dismissed at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2024, due to a water problem, according to Dr. Denita Dowell-Reavis, Public Information Director for Alexander County Schools. The problem will take some…
Read MoreChristine Barnes St. Clair
Christine Barnes St. Clair, 80, of Taylorsville, passed away after an extended illness on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Trinity Ridge in Hickory. Christine was born October 13, 1943, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Paul Barnes and Leah White Barnes. Christine began her working career with Harris Teeter as a front-end manager…
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