Board of Education plans Special Called Meeting Feb. 7
A Special Called Meeting of the Alexander County Board of Education is scheduled for Wednesday, February 7, 2024, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Board of Education Office, 700 Liledoun Road, Taylorsville. The purpose of the Special Called Meeting is to give a Budget Committee Update and Options to Assure Focused Implementation; the Superintendent…
Read MoreHerman Edgar Hammer
Herman Edgar Hammer, 79, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at his home in Alexander County. He was born to the late Arthur Richard Hammer and Opal Dearman Hammer on Sunday, December 31, 1944, in Alexander County. Herman was a 1963 graduate of Stony Point High School. During his working career, Herman worked for…
Read MoreRichard Lynn Teague
Richard Lynn Teague, 69, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born to Ethel Marie Richey Teague and the late Richard Teague on Sunday, July 4, 1954, in Catawba County. During his working career, Mr. Teague worked as a building inspector for Alexander County. He…
Read MoreBenny Conoly Bebber
Benny Conoly Bebber, 93, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Benny was born May 31, 1930, in Alexander County, the son of the late Charlie Ray Bebber and Beatrice Watts Bebber. Benny proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Sherrill’s…
Read MoreRoger Dale Stikeleather
Roger Dale Stikeleather, 74, of Stony Point, unexpectedly went to his eternal home on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House. He was born May 1, 1949, in Iredell County, the son of the late Wade and Lucy Stikeleather. Dale was a faithful member of Unity Christian Church in Stony Point. He loved the…
Read MoreReva Frances Hopkins Arnett
Reva Frances Hopkins Arnett, 82, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. She was born to the late Fred Dewey Hopkins and Hannah Mae Patrick Hopkins on Saturday, September 27, 1941, in Ashe County. During her working career, Mrs. Arnett worked as a fiber cutter for Hickory Springs.…
Read MoreLocal pastor faces multiple charges after crash Jan. 24
(updated Feb. 7, 2024, to reflect an additional charge and court date) An incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 24, which prompted local schools to use heightened security measures and blocked traffic in a portion of Taylorsville. Taylorsville Police Chief Michael Millsaps released a statement on the incident on Friday, Feb. 2, about 5:00 p.m.,…
Read MoreSuspect’s crash during chase leads to death of innocent motorist
The area of NC 16 south of Taylorsville near Fairgrounds Road was closed for hours on the afternoon and evening of Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, due to a police chase and deadly crash. At approximately 12:18 p.m. on Feb. 1, a member of the State Highway Patrol attempted to stop a stolen 2019 Toyota Camry…
Read MoreClint Carlton Hoke
Clint Carlton Hoke, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 1, 2024, in Alexander County. He was born on Friday, October 20, 1961, in Alexander County, to the late Ernie Lee and Evelyn Brown Hoke. Mr. Hoke worked as an upholsterer for Mitchell Gold and was of the Christian faith. Those left to cherish the…
Read MoreTown Council to meet Feb. 6
The agenda for the next Regular Called Meeting of the Taylorsville Town Council has been announced. This meeting will be held Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., in the Town Hall Council Chambers. Agenda items are: 1. Call to Order- Mayor 2. Invocation – Pledge of Allegiance 3. Adoption of Agenda and Consideration of…
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