Panel: Stewart to remain on ballot
Board of Elections panel overrules challenge On December 28, 2023, a five-member, multi-county board of elections panel, appointed by the North Carolina State Board of Elections, conducted a hearing in regards to the candidacy of local attorney Melissa Stewart for the Office of NC District Court Judge District 32 – Seat 3. The panel voted…
Read MoreTeen from Taylorsville wins several pageants
By MICAH HENRY Riley Grace Moose, 13, of Taylorsville, is quite an accomplished young lady. She has entered and won titles in several pageants, in North Carolina and beyond. Riley Grace is currently sponsored by Calling All Kids Development Center, Southern Ways Trucking, Advance Auto Parts, and Patriot Mechanical. Among her current titles are: Junior…
Read MoreBethlehem’s Mayberry running for Congress
Ryan Mayberry, age 51 of the Bethlehem Community of Alexander County, has filed to run in the Republican primary for the 5th District of the U.S. House of Representatives, according to a press release. The former Alexander County Commissioner (2008-2020) is a builder and real estate developer. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Appalachian State…
Read MoreJerry “Marty” Davidson
Jerry “Marty” Davidson, 55, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born November 18, 1968, in Wilkes County, the son of William Martin Davidson and Virlee Russell Davidson of Taylorsville. He worked in the furniture industry for most of his working career and was a member…
Read MoreMontez Chapman Adams
Montez Chapman Adams, 99, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Valley Nursing Center. Montez was born October 24, 1924, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Butler Chapman and Stella Hammer Chapman. Montez was a member of East Taylorsville Baptist Church from childhood. After traveling with her former husband of…
Read MoreHarriet (Helen) Corley Moore
Harriet (Helen) Corley Moore, 97, of Lenoir, passed away on December 28, 2023, at Hospice Carolina Caring of Newton. Helen was born September 1, 1926, in Caldwell County, to the late George Albert Corley and Donna Kemp Harshaw. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Chapman Funeral Home is serving the Moore Family.
Read MoreGail G. Wilson
Gail G. Wilson, 80, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born in Madison County on July 31, 1943, she was the daughter of the late James Ellis and Hattie Fleming Gregory. In addition to her parents, her husband, James Clarence Wilson; sister, Jean Page (Ronald); brothers, Alden Gregory, JD…
Read MoreSharon Hudson Mitchell
Sharon Hudson Mitchell, 76, of Hiddenite, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Sharon was born April 12, 1947, in Norfolk, Virginia, the daughter of the late Darrell Furman Hudson and Frances Virginia Barrett Hudson. Sharon was a proud graduate of Appalachian State Teacher’s College and became a career school teacher.…
Read MoreWilma Dean Howell
Wilma Dean Howell, 86, of Taylorsville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Autumn Care in Statesville. Wilma was born February 10, 1937, in Iredell County, the daughter of Linnie Williams and Anna Belle Milsap Williams but was raised by Harve and Lucille Mayes. She worked in the…
Read MoreLynn Connolly Gwaltney
Lynn Connolly Gwaltney, 77, of Hiddenite, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at his home. Lynn was born February 19, 1946, in Alexander County, the son of the late Lex Gwaltney and Rosa Lee Bunton Gwaltney. Lynn proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. He worked for Century Furniture for over…
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