School system “town hall” information session held
By MICAH HENRY The Alexander County Board of Education hosted a community “town hall” information session and sign up time on Tuesday, October 3, at the Auditorium on the campus of Alexander Central High School. No public input was taken from the audience during the session. Board Vice Chairman Rob Arguelles shared information about the…
Read MoreWike tapped for Town Manager role
Council makes Waste Ordinance change By MICAH HENRY Aaron Wike was approved as the official Town Manager for Taylorsville during the Town Council meeting on Tuesday, October 3. The motion was approved 4-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Kenny Poole presiding. Mayor George Holleman was traveling to a state meeting in Raleigh Tuesday but left a…
Read MoreMarijuana trafficking arrest made
Taylorsville Police officers arrested a Wilkes County man on charges of trafficking marijuana and other drug crimes, said Police Chief Michael Millsaps. Jerry Dean Osborne, age 31 of North Wilkesboro, was arrested Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, and charged with Felony Trafficking Marijuana, Felony Possession With Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver Marijuana, Misdemeanor Possession of…
Read MoreGroundbreaking held at Sugar Loaf Elem.
Randy Lee Bumgarner
Randy Lee Bumgarner, 68, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born to the late Frank O. Bumgarner and Thelma Watts Deal on Wednesday, October 6, 1954, in Alexander County. Mr. Bumgarner was a retired DOT supervisor. Randy was a member of Mt. Herman Baptist…
Read MoreKelly Elliott Watson
Kelly Elliott Watson, born in Statesville, raised in Stony Point, and a lifetime Alexander County resident, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. She was 62 years old. Kelly is survived by her husband of 44 years, Steven L. Watson, as well as her two sons and their wives, Lee A.…
Read MoreGeraldean Holloway Smith
Geraldean Holloway Smith, 74, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at her home in Alexander County. She was born to the late Daniel Hort Holloway and Flossie Wagoner Holloway on Wednesday, September 14, 1949, in Wilkes County. Geraldean was a member of Millersville Baptist Church. Those left to cherish the memories of Geraldean include…
Read MoreMary Bell Parsons Moore
Mary Bell Parsons Moore, 91, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at her home in Alexander County. Mrs. Moore was born August 20, 1932, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Robert Parsons and Ada Howell Parsons. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by spouses, AY Parsons and Frank Moore;…
Read MoreFaith Elaine Brown Davis
Faith Elaine Brown Davis, 65, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at her residence in Alexander County. She was born in Alexander County on Thursday, June 26, 1958, to the late Sonny Max Brown and Betty Little Kibby. Faith was of the Christian faith and attended East Taylorsville Baptist Church where she was baptized.…
Read MoreDonna Theresa Barnes
Donna Theresa Barnes, 72, of Union Grove, beloved wife of Jerry Lee Barnes, went home to be with her heavenly father on October 3, 2023. Donna was born April 22, 1951, in Mecklenburg County, to the late Ellis Vincent Tadlock and Barbara Glover Tadlock. Donna worked at the Statesville Auto Auction, and was of the…
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