CG Equine Services offers guided trail rides
By MICAH HENRY Say, pardner, do you ever get a hankerin’ to hop in the saddle and mosey up a wooded trail? Maybe you need some riding lessons first? If you do, look up Cheyenne Garmon, 24, of Taylorsville. Cheyenne, an accomplished rider and trophy-winning rodeo cowgirl, offers trail rides and horsemanship lessons through her…
Read MoreBrush fires fought in Alexander
On Friday, February 13, 2026, Alexander County and N.C. Forest Service crews fought two brush fires in opposite ends of the county at the same time. NCFS Alexander County Forest Ranger David Huffman told The Times that one occurred in the Poplar Springs Road area of Hiddenite. It involved about 4 to 5 acres of…
Read MoreAlexander Industrial Park sewer project complete
The Alexander Industrial Park sewer project is officially complete, marking a major milestone in the county’s ongoing efforts to attract new business and support existing industry. County staff, engineers, and utility representatives gathered on January 16 for a final walk-through of the project, which includes approximately 2,440 feet of newly installed 8-inch gravity sewer line.…
Read MoreRepublican candidates voice platforms at forum
By MICAH HENRY The Alexander County Republican Party held a Candidate Forum and Precinct Meeting at Millersville Baptist Church on the evening of Tuesday, February 10. (The video may be viewed on the church’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/R7H7WlCwQQQ?si=yVo6HExQ4uyJwPvI ) The Candidate Forum was open to Republican and Unaffiliated voters registered as of January 31, explained County…
Read MoreMan wanted by Secret Service arrested in Taylorsville
A Louisiana man wanted by the Secret Service for allegedly threatening President Trump was captured in Taylorsville over the weekend. According to Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell, on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the United States Secret Service, requesting assistance in locating Shaun Brian…
Read MoreAnna Claudine Carpenter Avery
Anna Claudine Carpenter Avery, 90, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Trinity Village. She was born on September 26, 1935, in Rowan County, the daughter of the late Delma Ray Carpenter and Luna Zora Matlock Carpenter. Claudine graduated from West Texas State University with a degree in science and was a…
Read MoreHilda Sue Mayberry Link
Hilda Sue Mayberry Link, 88, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 17, 2026. She was born August 29, 1937, in Iredell County, to the late Glenn Mayberry and Mildred Queen Mayberry. She graduated from Union Grove High School in 1955. On August 26, 1956, she married her high school sweetheart,…
Read MoreMark Allen Norris
Mark Allen Norris, 65, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at his home. Mark was born on August 3, 1960, in Alexander County, the son of the late Howard Norris and Marie Tester Norris. Mark worked for Broyhill Furniture for 40 years. He was a hard worker, loved his horses, and was…
Read MoreNew NC 16 signal installed
Crews will activate the signals at N.C. 16 and Millersville Road on Monday, Feb. 16 The N.C. Department of Transportation will activate traffic signals at an Alexander County intersection on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. Crews installed signals at the N.C. 16 and Millersville Road intersection after development in the area led to increased traffic. “Adding…
Read MoreKenneth “Kenny” Watt Poole
Kenneth “Kenny” Watt Poole, 76, of Taylorsville, passed away at his home after a period of declining health on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Kenny was born on January 6, 1950, in Iredell County to the late Rom and Anne Watt Poole. Kenny was a graduate of Taylorsville High School and Appalachian State. He was a…
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