Black History Celebration Feb. 24
On Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., the Alexander County National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center (HAHC) will co-sponsor the Black History Month Celebration at the Hiddenite Center’s Educational Complex. The keynote speaker will be Mr. Brian Summers. Mr. Summers is a native North Carolinian…
Read MoreCandidates for State House tell their goals
Five candidates, four Republicans and one Democrat, are running for the N.C. State House seat for District 94. The district includes all of Alexander County and most of Wilkes County. The candidates are Blair Eddins (R), Stoney Greene (R), and Steve Moree (D), all of Wilkes County, and Alexander residents Dwight Shook (R) and Larry…
Read MoreSchool Board plans Work Session Feb. 26
A Work Session of the Alexander County Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, February 26, 2024, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Board of Education Office, 700 Liledoun Road, Taylorsville, NC. The purpose of the Work Session is Discussion of Selection Criteria for Superintendent of Schools with The Masonboro Group, Inc. A link for…
Read MoreWilma Marshall Bentley
Wilma Marshall Bentley, 95, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville. Wilma was born September 29, 1928, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland Marshall and Margaret Emily Gwaltney Marshall. She had worked in the furniture industry during her working…
Read MoreGrace Moore
Grace Moore, 67, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Carolina Caring in Newton. Grace was born April 2, 1956, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of the late Elizabeth Allen. Grace was of the German Lutheran faith and loved working in her flower garden. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She…
Read MoreDickie Michael Beal
Dickie Michael Beal, 74, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 17, 2024, after battling Parkinson’s disease for over 15 years. He was born to the late Clifton Pete Beal and Vertie Beal of Maiden. Dickie enjoyed car racing and working outside. He loved his family and grandchildren, and he cherished spending time with…
Read MoreDale Millsaps
As Long As Life and Memory Last, We Will Remember You! Dale Millsaps was born in Alexander County on March 13, 1956, to Baxter Leroy Millsaps and Elizabeth Morrison Millsaps. He departed this life on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Dale attended North Iredell High School. After being employed by several factories, he became self-employed as…
Read MoreJean Hartsoe Crouse Sigmon
Jean Hartsoe Crouse Sigmon, 87, of Stony Point, passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House of Statesville. Jean was born in Catawba County to the late Theodore Olin Hartsoe and Moena Gilend Hartsoe. Jean was retired from Carolina Glovemill and was a member of Concord Baptist Church. In addition to…
Read MoreSchool Board split on superintendent search, staff cut ideas
By ANGELA FARR KING The Alexander County Board of Education held a special called meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Board Chairman Rob Arguelles made a motion to approve the agenda for the meeting, which contained two items: A) to give a Budget Committee Update and options to ensure focused implementation and…
Read MoreEarly voting underway
In-person early voting for the 2024 primary election began Thursday, February 15, at 8:00 a.m. and ends on Saturday, March 2, at 3:00 p.m. The Alexander County Board of Elections offers the following tips for early voters: 1. Voters may cast a ballot at any of the (3) early voting sites in Alexander County during…
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