Commission candidates tell their goals for the County
The Alexander County Board of Commissioners race in the March 5 Primary Election has four Republican candidates: incumbents, Joshua Lail and Kent Herman, and challengers, Brigette Rhyne and John Whisnant. Lail, age 46 of Bethlehem, is married to Mollie Boan Lail. Their children are: Hannah, Haley, Lizzie, Lawson, Grant, Barrett, and Junie Kate. Lail served…
Read MoreWhite retires as Ellendale Fire Chief
On Monday, February 12, 2024, Chief David White retired as the Chief at Ellendale Fire Department after serving the Ellendale Community for just over 20 years, including the past six years as Chief of the Department. Chief White wants to express his thanks to the citizens of the Ellendale Community, Alexander County, the Board of…
Read MoreMarve B. Henderson
Marve B. Henderson, 69, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Lake Norman Medical Center. Marve was born August 13, 1954, in Texas, the son of the late Clifford Henderson and Iva Jean Woody Henderson. He was a truck driver for most of his working career and enjoyed being with his granddaughter.…
Read MoreJudy Faye Deal Sweet
Judy Faye Deal Sweet, 78, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at The Greens in Hickory. Judy was born August 25, 1945, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Thomas Paul Deal and Nell Rimmer Deal. She had worked in the furniture industry and was a member of Millersville Baptist Church.…
Read MoreFundraiser assisting family who lost home to fire
A family in the Sugar Loaf Community is trying to rebuild their lives after suffering a devastating fire last month which left them without a home. The home belonged to Jamie Sue Johnson and husband, Robert, who lived there with their children, they told The Times via Facebook. “We lost everything except our lives and…
Read MoreWilma Leigh Matney Blankenship
Wilma Leigh Matney Blankenship, 72, of Hiddenite, passed away on February 12, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville after an extended illness. Wilma was born September 1, 1951, in Buchanan County, Virginia, to the late Robert Matney and Edna Matney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers, Haven…
Read MoreCharles E. (Chuck) Carelock Jr.
Charles E. (Chuck) Carelock Jr., 63, of Stony Point, passed away on February 12, 2024, at the Greens of Maple Leaf in Statesville. Chuck was born in Iredell County to Charles Edward Carelock Sr. and Linda Sue Stikeleather Carelock of Stony Point. He was of the Baptist faith. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.…
Read MoreHarold Woodroe Mecimore
On Monday, February 12, 2024, Harold Woodroe Mecimore, 84, passed away at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville. As a charter member of the Foothills Corvette Club, he took his last ride here on earth and he is now riding the streets of Gold in Heaven. He was born on Sunday morning, April 2, 1939, and…
Read MoreJames “Jim” Lee Rupard
James “Jim” Lee Rupard, 80, of Hiddenite, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center after courageously battling cancer for almost three years. He was born Tuesday, February 23, 1943, in Rowan County, to the late General Lee and Grace Jarvis Rupard. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army.…
Read MoreJulie Michelle Fox
Julie Michelle Fox, 49, of Moravian Falls, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her residence. Ms. Fox was born Sunday, May 26, 1974, in Iredell County, to the late Van C. Fox and Joy D. Fox of Moravian Falls. During her working career, Ms. Fox worked in the retail industry. Julie was of…
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