Foxx grabs Republican nomination for Congress
In the 2024 Republican primary on March 5 for the U.S. House of Representatives NC District 5 race, 10-term incumbent Virginia Foxx, of Boone, has defeated Ryan Mayberry of the Bethlehem Community of Alexander County. Foxx received 61,864 votes (67.83 percent) to Mayberry’s 29,341 votes (32.17 percent). Although Mayberry took the majority of votes in…
Read MoreMarlowe wins Primary in District Court Judge race
In the Alexander and Iredell county Republican Primary election for District Court Judge Seat 3, Courtney Marlowe garnered 18,445 votes (65.7 percent) while Melissa Stewart received 9,630 votes (34.3 percent), according to unofficial results from the N.C. Board of Elections. Marlowe currently serves as an Assistant District Attorney. Stewart is an attorney and currently works…
Read MoreHerman, Lail win County Commission primary
Unofficial results from the March 5 Republican Primary Election show the Alexander County Commission race winners are incumbents Robert “Kent” Herman and Josh Lail. The pair do not face any Democratic challengers in November. Herman received 3,223 votes (30.68 percent) and Lail garnered 2,743 votes (26.11 percent), according to unofficial results from the Alexander County…
Read MoreTerry Delbert Cavin
Terry Delbert Cavin, 91, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Terry was born October 6, 1932, in Alexander County, the son of the late Elmer J. Cavin and Bonnie Robinette Cavin. Terry was a United States Army veteran who served during the Korean Conflict from 1951-1957. He…
Read MoreShirley Little Flowers
Shirley Little Flowers, 76, of Conover, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at her home. Shirley was born October 29, 1947, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Samuel Little and Ethel Teague Little. In her early years, she worked for Holly Farms, and later in textiles. She was of the Baptist faith…
Read MoreCharles “Allen” Reitzel
Charles “Allen” Reitzel, 78, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center. Allen was born October 15, 1945, in Catawba County, the son of the late Charles Franklin Reitzel and Mary Eckard Reitzel. Allen worked in the furniture industry for many years and later worked in logging. He was of…
Read MoreDouglas Reid Hefner
Douglas Reid Hefner, 60, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born on Monday, April 22, 1963, to the late Sam Edward “S.E.” Hefner Jr. and Emilie Reid Hefner in Catawba County. Mr. Hefner proudly served his country in the Army National Guard. Douglas attended…
Read MoreConnie Sue Brammer
Connie Sue Brammer, 70, of Hiddenite, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at her home. Connie was born March 6, 1953, in Lawrence County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Perry Jefferson Brammer and Freda May Simpson Brammer. Connie attended Tabernacle Baptist Church. She loved to travel, garden, and horses. She loved her furry…
Read MoreHarold “Dee” Delane Stewart
Harold “Dee” Delane Stewart, 88, of Claremont, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at his residence surrounded by loved ones. He was born February 24, 1936, in Catawba County, to the late Grover Eugene Stewart Sr. and Jennie Hunsucker Stewart. Dee was a longtime member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Claremont, served on…
Read MoreKaren Elizabeth Wike
, 72, of Newton, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Trinity Ridge Nursing Facility. Karen was born May 13, 1951, in Alexander County, the daughter of Suma Bumgarner Hicks. Mrs. Wike worked for Champion Packing for many years. She was of the Baptist faith. She loved her animals and enjoyed music. In addition…
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