Misty Ann Lackey
Misty Ann Lackey, 46, of Hiddenite, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, in Taylorsville. Misty was born August 14, 1977, the daughter of Linda Crane Sweet and the late Charles “Butch” Wilkes. She worked for Kincaid Furniture and was a member of East Taylorsville Baptist Church. She loved the beach and her family.…
Read MoreBurning ban ends, caution urged
Due to recent precipitation and decreased fire danger, Steve Troxler, Commissioner of the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, has rescinded the restriction on open burning for Alexander, Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell, Wilkes, and 24 other counties effective at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. “While recent rainfall has decreased fire danger and provided…
Read MoreKaitlyn McDermott Bills
Kaitlyn McDermott Bills, 30, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2023, in Rowan County. Kaitlyn was born July 5, 1993, to the late Jim McDermott and Carolyn Rickerd. Kaitlyn was a housewife. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, David Bills of Statesville; a son, David Bills Jr. (DJ) of Statesville;…
Read MoreTimes office to close for holiday
The Times office will close Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23-24, for the 2023 Thanksgiving holiday. The office will reopen on Monday, Nov. 27, at 8:00 a.m. Happy Thanksgiving!
Read MoreSurya acquires Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
The company Surya has acquired furniture brand Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams (MG+BW), which abruptly declared bankruptcy in August and recently entered Chapter 7 liquidation, according to an article published Nov. 15 in Home Accents Today. Satya Tiwari, CEO of Surya, told Home Accents Today that Surya will return Mitchell Gold to its roots and…
Read MoreBusiness Boost Grants available
The Alexander County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) with the financial support of the Duke Energy Foundation has announced the second year of a grant program intended to help new businesses thrive and to encourage additional entrepreneurial efforts. The Business Boost Grant program will focus on providing one-time Business Boost Grants to businesses physically located…
Read MoreNew Peruvian restaurant opens
By ANGELA FARR KING Marcelo Castillo and his father, Luis Castillo, are living out their American dream of opening a restaurant. El Batan is now open to the public and offering a wide variety of authentic Peruvian dishes, such as Lomo Saltado, which is wok stir-fried beef tenderloin, onions, tomatoes, ginger-infused soy sauce, french fries,…
Read MoreRobert C. Kerley
Robert C. Kerley, 73, of Hiddenite, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. He was born March 11, 1950, in Catawba County, the son of the late Cecil Bernard Kerley and Lillian McGwyn Alvey. Robert was a US Army veteran who served during the Vietnam Era. He worked in the furniture…
Read MoreResidents can apply now for Medicaid expansion
Beginning on Dec. 1, 2023, North Carolina Medicaid will cover people ages 19 to 64 with higher incomes. Many local residents may be eligible to get health care coverage though Medicaid, even if they did not qualify before, according to Alexander County DSS Director Thomas Mitchell. Trena Riddle, Economic Services and Adult Services Program Administrator…
Read MoreBurning ban remains in effect
(updated Nov. 16, 2023) Alexander County is under a burning ban, as declared Wednesday, Nov. 8, by the Alexander County Fire Marshal and N.C. Forest Service. No outdoor burning is permitted. This has been put in effect due to the extremely dry conditions in Alexander and surrounding counties. A small amount of rain, which fell…
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