Max Howard Smith, Sr.
Max Howard Smith, Sr., son of John Henry Smith and Rachel Viola Benford Smith, went to his Heavenly Home on March 3, 2026, in Mooresville. Max was born on January 6, 1936, in Atlanta, Georgia. He grew up in Columbus, Georgia, and was raised by his Uncle and Aunt, Carl and Bongie Wells, as well…
Read MoreWoman dies following house fire
A Stony Point woman has died following a house fire in that community. Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell stated that on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at approximately 7:51 a.m., the Alexander County 911 Communications Center received a report of a residential structure fire with possible entrapment at 35 Mickey Hager MHP Drive in Stony Point.…
Read MoreWilliam Jackson Smith
William Jackson Smith, affectionately known as Jackie, passed away on February 27, 2026, in Alexander County at the age of 83. Born on May 5, 1942, in Iredell County, Jackie lived a life rich in experience, dedication, and community service. Throughout his career, Jackie was a respected farmer, known for his stewardship of many different…
Read MoreGeorge Fitzgerald Clark
George Fitzgerald Clark, 59, was born to Mary Smith Clark and the late George Henry Clark on July 29, 1966, in Alexander County and passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, at Wake Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem. He was a forklift operator at Borealis. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his mother,…
Read MoreSandra Kay Ball Duke
Sandra Kay Ball Duke, 64, passed away at her home in Alexander County on February 26, 2026. She was born to the late Herman Lee Ball and Frona Rebecca Powell Ball on July 19, 1961, in Iredell County. Sandra was a member of Crestview Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Kathy Mitchell, Billy Duke Jr.,…
Read MoreBoard of Elections investigating complaint, special meeting Mar. 2
Cheryl W. Feimster, Director of Elections for the Alexander County Board of Elections, sent the following notice on Wednesday, February 25, 2026:
Read MoreMary Marie Dagenhart Starnes
Mary Marie Dagenhart Starnes, 95, lovingly known as Marie, was born on February 19, 1931, in Alexander County. She entered eternal rest on February 25, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. Survivors include her children, Richard Starnes, Sheila Baker, Jeffrey Starnes, and Lisa Gull. She was a member of Mt. Bethel Methodist…
Read MoreEarly Voting ends Saturday
The Early Voting Period for the March 3, 2026, Primary Election in Alexander County began February 12 and continues on weekdays through Friday, February 27, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The single Saturday for Early Voting is February 28, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Early Voting location is the CVCC Alexander Applied Technologies…
Read MoreAmerica 250 Lecture One held February 21
A history lecture, part of Alexander County’s America 250 events and the 179th Anniversary of Alexander County, was held on Saturday, February 21, in Davis Hall at First Baptist Church of Taylorsville. The event was the first in a series of local lectures on the history of America. Rev. Sterling Howard, President of the Alexander…
Read MoreFleeta Mayes: Polio Survivor
By MICAH HENRY Taylorsville resident Fleeta Mayes has had a unique health journey. She is a survivor of poliomyelitis, also known as polio, after contracting the virus as a child. The daughter of Ruben and Gracie Howell, Fleeta grew up in the Route Two area of Taylorsville. She has five siblings: Jeanette Adams, Brenda Poole,…
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