Commissioners celebrate debt payoff on County Jail
The Alexander County Board of Commissioners held a ceremonial note-burning to celebrate the payoff of the Thomas E. Bebber Sr. Alexander County Law Enforcement Center, officially making the county’s general fund debt-free. The final payment was made in January 2026. The law enforcement center, located at 91 Commercial Park Avenue, opened in November 2012 following…
Read MoreRoy Edward Bolick
Roy Edward Bolick, 90, of Taylorsville, went to the Lord on February 24, 2026, while at his residence after a brief illness. Roy was born on March 21, 1935, in Alexander County, to the late Ray Bolick and wife, Sallie Bolick. Roy was a member of Friendship Lutheran Church and a proud Marine veteran. He…
Read MoreCecil (MawMaw) Emma Bowman Chapman
Cecil (MawMaw) Emma Bowman Chapman, 100, of Taylorsville, moved to her heavenly home on Monday, February 23, 2026. She was born in Alexander County on July 31, 1925, the daughter of the late Dewey and Nola McCalpin Bowman. She was a faithful member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. The love that she had for her…
Read MoreBilly Ray Johnson
Billy Ray Johnson, husband of Jeanette Huitt Johnson and father of William Craig Johnson (Fabio), passed away peacefully in his Taylorsville home on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Born to the late Glenn and Annie Stine Johnson on July 2, 1935, he was introduced to farm life at an early age. He was a man who…
Read MoreDornetta Newland
Dornetta Newland, 79, of Taylorsville, went home to her heavenly father on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory. Dornetta was born on January 21, 1947, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Robert L. Newland Sr. and Addie Elizabeth Brawley Newland. She was a former member of New Zion…
Read MoreDouglas Michael “Mike” Benfield, Sr.
Douglas Michael “Mike” Benfield, Sr., 74, of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his home. Mike was born May 13, 1951, in Caldwell County, the son of the late Ray Benfield and Alma Teague Benfield. Mike attended Taylorsville High School, was a retired truck driver of 30-plus years, and served in…
Read MorePearlie Mae Fox Kerley
Pearlie Mae Fox Kerley, 80, of Taylorsville, passed away at her residence after a brief illness on February 21, 2026. Pearlie was born in Alexander County on February 18, 1946, to the late James Fox and Annie Bell Sherrill Fox. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church and retired from Bassett Furniture Company as…
Read MoreMichael “Mike” Jay Hollar
Michael “Mike” Jay Hollar passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on March 5, 1944, in Alexander County, Mike spent his life there, rooted in the Ellendale Community, where he built a legacy of faith, hard work, and devotion to family. A devout Christian, Mike attended Antioch Baptist Church…
Read MoreChelsey LeAnn Lippard Ingle
Chelsey LeAnn Lippard Ingle, 30, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, and friend, passed away on February 19, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that touched the lives of many. Born on July 26, 1995, in Iredell County, Chelsey greeted the world with a radiant smile…
Read MoreEarly Voting underway
The Early Voting Period for the March 3, 2026, Primary Election in Alexander County began February 12. Early Voting days during that period are weekdays through Friday, February 27, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, February 28, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Early Voting location is the CVCC Alexander Applied Technologies Center, located…
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