Regina Dawn Hodges Waller
Regina Dawn Hodges Waller, 42, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at her home. She was born May 3, 1981, in Rowan County, the daughter of Vicky Poole Hodges and the late Thomas Hodges. She worked for Wells Fargo as a manager for 14 years and, later, as a manager for First…
Read MoreArthur Mason Kerley
Arthur Mason Kerley, 54, of Statesville, passed away on March 9, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born June 20, 1969, to the late Everette Kerley and Reba Honaker Kerley. Survivors include two sons, Justin Crisp of Hickory, and Ryan Troutman of Statesville; long-time significant other, Tabitha Holdren; and bonus children, Xavier Oliver, Cameron…
Read MoreMan charged with sex offense, soliciting child by computer
A former Taylorsville resident has been charged in a crime against a child, according to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Rowan authorities, on March 5, 2024, deputies with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on John Michael Lane for a reported breaking or entering in progress. When they arrived,…
Read MoreJohn Gilbert Pardue
John Gilbert Pardue, 91, of Statesville, passed away on March 8, 2024, at the Salisbury Veterans State Home. He was born August 10, 1932, to the late Sherman Pardue and Ina Pardue. He was a Front Street Baptist Church Statesville member and served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife,…
Read MoreNancy Joann Sturgis Riffey
Nancy Joann Sturgis Riffey, 79, passed away peacefully at her home on March 8, 2024, in Hiddenite. She was born to the late Woodrow Wilson and Mary Joe Scarboro Sturgis on January 12, 1945, in Havre de Grace, Maryland. During her working career, she was a cook at McDonald’s for over 30 years. Mrs. Riffey…
Read MoreDeath by Distribution charged in 2023 death
A Taylorsville man has been charged in the 2023 overdose death of a family member, said Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell. On March 7, 2024, the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office charged Jacob Isaiah Parson, age 24 of Taylorsville, with one count of Death by Distribution, which is a Class C Felony. This charge is related…
Read MoreA look at Alexander in 1942
The May 23, 1942, issue of The State magazine (now known as Our State) featured an article, photos, and advertising from Alexander County. If the viewer does not display the entire issue, you may access it on the NC Digital Collections website of the State Archives at this link: https://digital.ncdcr.gov/Documents/Detail/state/977611?item=977620
Read MoreMelissa Marie Hartness Owings
Melissa Marie Hartness Owings, 55, of Statesville, passed away on March 7, 2024, at home, peacefully surrounded by loved ones, after battling an illness. She was born August 26, 1968, in Iredell County, to Gerald Conway Hartness of the home and the late Mary Ann Stout Hartness. Survivors include her father, Gerald Conway Hartness of…
Read MoreFire destroys building Feb. 29
By MICAH HENRY A fire at 387 Lambert Fork Road in the Ellendale Community completely destroyed a 20-foot by 16-foot outbuilding on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Alexander County Fire Marshal Mark Earle said the cause is undetermined. Ellendale, Sugar Loaf, and Taylorsville fire departments responded to the blaze. Earle said the owner was treated on…
Read MoreEddins wins Primary in GOP State House race
Blair Eddins, of Purlear, Wilkes County, won 6,847 votes (43.33 percent) of the vote in the N.C. State House District 94 Republican Primary on March 5, which includes all of Alexander and most of Wilkes counties. Fellow Purlear resident (and Wilkes native) Stoney Greene received 4,901 votes (31.02 percent), while Alexander County’s candidates trailed behind,…
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