Donald Bryant
Donald Bryant, 75, of Taylorsville, passed away on January 13, 2024, at The Greens and Spruce Pines after an extended illness. Donald was born December 8, 1948, in Alexander County, to the late Homer Bryant and Lizzie Cagel Bryant. Those left to cherish his memory include three brothers, Henry Bryant of Taylorsville, Eugene Bryant of…
Read MoreRuth Etta Pennell White
Ruth Etta Pennell White, of Taylorsville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Valley Nursing Home. Born March 26, 1931, in Alexander County, she was the daughter of the late Harry Lee and Beutrice White Pennell. Ruth Etta enjoyed working outdoors and was a poultry farmer for over 50…
Read MoreSherry Tedder Pritchard
Sherry Tedder Pritchard, 65, of Stony Point, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2024, at her home. Sherry was born November 22, 1958, in Iredell County, to the late Bobby Perry Tedder and Loraine Coffey Tedder. Sherry was a truck driver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Ricky…
Read MoreCounty Commission hears project updates
By MICAH HENRY County Manager Shane Fox outlined several county project updates during the Alexander County Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, January 8, 2024, at the CVCC Alexander Center. Four commissioners were present; Commissioner Larry Yoder was absent. Fox said a final walk-through is planned January 10 for the swim beach and walking trail…
Read MoreJan. 9 storm brings wind, flooding
A storm which brought more than four inches of rain and high winds on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, caused travel problems, downed trees, prompted school schedule changes, and flooding, among other problems. Due to the wind advisories from 10 a.m. and into the evening, Alexander County Schools officials announced Monday that the system would…
Read MorePickleball proponents speak at meeting
Pickleball, anyone? Champion offers services to help establish sport in Alexander County By MICAH HENRY If you haven’t heard of pickleball, you might be in the minority soon. It’s the fastest growing sport in the country, according to several sources. And pickleball champion Loretta Savary hopes to help bring the fun sport to Taylorsville…
Read MoreTown of Taylorsville has four sewer overflows
The Town of Taylorsville experienced four sanitary sewer overflows during the storm on Jan. 9, 2024, according to press releases provided by Town officials. The overflows were at these locations: 1) Paul Payne Pump Station, 1428 Paul Payne Store Rd., into Glade Creek, estimated 24,000 gallons. 2) 540 W Main Ave, Manhole 504, into Stirewalt…
Read MoreUPDATE: Schools switch to virtual Jan. 10
UPDATE: SCHOOL DELAY JAN. 10 BECOMES VIRTUAL LEARNING DAY — On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, Alexander County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for staff and students. Leaders later announced about 8:30 a.m. that classes would be virtual on Wednesday; before-and-after-school care is cancelled.
Read MoreBoard of Education Meeting postponed
The Alexander County Board of Education Meeting that was scheduled for today (Tuesday, Jan. 9) at 6:00 p.m. has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 2024, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Board of Education Office, 700 Liledoun Road, Taylorsville, according to a press release.
Read MoreJean Louise Carrigan Kirksey
Jean Louise Carrigan Kirksey, 76, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. She was born to the late Paul Franklin Carrigan and Sadie Little Carrigan on Tuesday, March 11, 1947, in Alexander County. Mrs. Kirksey was a member of the Pentecostal Church of The Living God in…
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