David Fletcher
David Fletcher, 67, of Hiddenite, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. David was born July 4, 1956, in Alexander County, the son of the late Guy Talmadge Fletcher and Lillie Lowe Fletcher. He worked for Bassett Furniture for 28 years and was a member of the First Assembly of God…
Read MoreMemorial dedication set Dec. 14 for late Dr. Jeffrey Peal
The public is invited to a monument dedication in memory of former Alexander County Commissioner Dr. Jeffrey Peal, who passed away in July 2021 following an automobile accident. The dedication will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at Alexander County Courthouse Park. The dedication will begin with a welcome and introductions…
Read MoreSchools on two-hour delay Mon.
Alexander County Schools are on a two-hour delay on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023.
Read MoreTerry Leon Holland Sr.
Terry Leon Holland Sr., 58, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at his home in Alexander County. He was born to the late Bernie and Mary Agnes Myers Holland on Wednesday, August 18, 1965, in Burke County. Mr. Holland worked as a carpenter and was a member of White…
Read MoreBrenda Kay St. Clair Hicks
Brenda Kay St. Clair Hicks, 75, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Wilkes Regional Medical Center in Wilkes County. She was born to the late Jess Edward St. Clair and Clara “Etta” Ellis St. Clair on Friday, February 13, 1948, in Catawba County. Mrs. Hicks was a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church.…
Read MoreJoel Howard Blight
Joel Howard Blight, 57, of Statesville, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Joel was born November 22, 1966, in Long Beach, California, the son of Etta Jean Rogers Robinson of Statesville and the late James Leroy Blight. He was a truck driver and of the Baptist faith. In…
Read MoreCharles “Charlie” Dennis Brinkley
Charles “Charlie” Dennis Brinkley, 66, passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 7, 2023, in Alexander County. He was born to the late Charles Lynn and Mary King Brinkley on Monday, May 20, 1957, in Iredell County. During his working career, Mr. Brinkley was a welder. Charlie was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.…
Read MoreMargaret “Maggie” Breden Taylor
Margaret “Maggie” Breden Taylor, 77, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, in Watauga County. She was born to the late Clifton Daniel Crutchfield and Annie Young Crutchfield on Thursday, June 27, 1946, in Guilford County. Mrs. Taylor earned a nursing degree and worked for Iredell Memorial Hospital and Frye Regional Medical Center for many…
Read MoreSalon, Facetime With Tabby, opens in Stony Point
The Alexander County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) invites the public to the grand opening and ribbon cutting for Facetime With Tabby on Thursday, December 14, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Owner Tabby Stikeleather is excited to officially open her new salon, located at 731 Hunter Bridge Road in Stony Point. Stikeleather said that Facetime With…
Read MoreHometown Christmas events continue Dec. 14
The Town of Taylorsville, Alexander County Government, local businesses, and individuals are partnering to once again bring a warm Hometown Christmas to the downtown area. A series of Yuletide events is planned on Thursdays through Dec. 21, as listed below. For each date listed, music and entertainment are planned, with food truck vendors along the…
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