Vivian Carlene Morrison
Vivian Carlene Morrison, 91, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, and formerly of Statesville, passed away on December 4, 2023, at McKendree Village in Tennessee after an extended illness. She was born April 17, 1932, in Alexander County, to the late Carl Morrison and Zora Pierce Morrison Sherrill. She was a member of New Amity ARP Church…
Read MoreDoras Edward Elmore
Doras Edward Elmore, 92, of Taylorsville, died peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Born March 29, 1931, he was the son of the late Dorris Effrim Elmore and Lois Hurley Elmore. Doras served in the United States Navy. He was the janitor at Highland Elementary School and was…
Read MoreBethlehem Star Lighting postponed to Dec. 4
The 47th annual Bethlehem Star Lighting has been postponed to Monday, December 4, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The weather forecast calls for a 60% chance of rain on Saturday with foggy conditions and 40% on Sunday. Unfortunately, the ACHS Jazz Band and ACHS Madrigal Choir will be unable to perform on December 4 because…
Read MoreMoose’s Boutique opens downtown
There’s a new shop in town! Moose’s Boutique opened just before Thanksgiving at 135 East Main Ave. in Taylorsville, inside the former Hotel Alexandria on the corner of Main Avenue and Linney’s Mountain Road. A ribbon cutting was held on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, with Town of Taylorsville officials. Owners Michele Moose and Joyce Martinez,…
Read MoreShai Ministries tackles drug addiction, mental health
By ANGELA FARR KING Never let it be said that a few people with a calling to minister can’t make a difference. There are currently four people involved in Shai Ministries, Inc. and they are on a mission to help those who struggle to help themselves due to drug addiction or mental illness, which are…
Read MoreAlexander Christmas Parade is Dec. 2, 3 p.m.
The public is invited to the 76th Annual Alexander County Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2, at 3:00 p.m. in downtown Taylorsville. This year’s parade features more than 200 entries, including Grand Marshal Darrell Adkins. Entries include floats, emergency vehicles, elected officials, classic cars, tractors, local businesses and organizations, Santa Claus, and more. The parade…
Read More2024 candidate filing period begins Dec. 4
Candidate filing for the following 2024 state and county offices will be accepted at the Alexander County Board of Elections from Monday, December 4, 2023, at 12:00 noon to Friday, December 15, at 12:00 noon. Each person seeking to become a candidate must file a notice of candidacy form and pay the filing fee with…
Read MoreJames Everette “Binder” Adams
James Everette “Binder” Adams, 69, of Hiddenite, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023. He was born November 17, 1954, in Iredell County, the son of the late Everette Reaford Adams and Elmeta Bennett Adams. He was a US Air Force veteran and a member of Zion Chapel AME Zion Church. He worked in the…
Read MoreMatt L. Jarrell
Matt L. Jarrell, 27, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Matt was born January 17, 1996, in Alexander County, the son of David Jarrell and Donna Barlow. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He adored his nieces and nephews and always enjoyed being with people.…
Read MoreMildred Gladys Queen Norton
Mildred Gladys Queen Norton, 82, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at her home in Alexander County. She was born to the late Stacie and Beulah Estes Queen on Sunday, November 16, 1941, in Iredell County. During her working career, Mrs. Norton worked as a sewer for AlexVale Furniture. Mildred was a member of…
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