Joyce M. Sharpe
Joyce M. Sharpe, 93, of Stony Point, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Valley Nursing Center. Joyce was born on June 9, 1932, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Dennis Moose and Sue Chapman Moose. Joyce was a homemaker and a charter member of Temple Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday…
Read MoreEarly Voting Begins, Sample Ballots Shown
The Early Voting Period for the March 3, 2026, Primary Election in Alexander County began Thursday, February 12, and continues on weekdays through Friday, February 27, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The single Saturday for Early Voting is February 28, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sample ballots are shown in the images below. The…
Read MoreDorothy B. Killian: Oldest Living Happy Plains Teacher
By DR. IRIS BARRETT AND SANFORD TEAGUE Special to The Times During Black History Month, we honor Dorothy B. Killian. At 91, she is the oldest living teacher who taught at Happy Plains School in Taylorsville. She began her teaching career there after marrying James C. Killian and moving to Hickory. Mr. Killian spent 35…
Read MoreEarly Voting starts Thursday
The Early Voting Period for the March 3, 2026, Primary Election in Alexander County begins February 12. Early Voting days during that period are weekdays, Thursday, February 12, through Friday, February 27, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, February 28, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Early Voting location is the CVCC Alexander Applied…
Read MoreSpelling Bee winner, runner-up announced
The winner of the 2026 Alexander County Schools Spelling Bee is Jace Foster, seventh grader from East Alexander Middle School (above right). He won with the word “bodega.” Jace goes to compete in March at Panthers Stadium in the regional spelling bee. Second place went to Cinthia Herrera-Salinas (above center), an eighth grader from West…
Read MoreMundy recovering after hunting accident
Fundraiser breakfast is Saturday at St. Luke Lutheran Church By MICAH HENRY He’s thankful to be alive and be with his family — that’s the positive outlook that Hiddenite resident Guy Mundy, 56, has after a November 22 hunting accident caused extensive right arm injuries. Guy noted that he was hunting in Alleghany County with…
Read MoreLorene P. Barnes
Lorene P. Barnes, 95, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Carolina Caring in Newton. Lorene was born February 28, 1930, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Ray Pennell and Maebelle Herman Pennell. Lorene was a farmer and a homemaker, but previously she worked at Holly Farms and Lewittes. She…
Read MoreCarolyn Cline Hines “Granny”
Carolyn Cline Hines “Granny” left this life on February 10, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Moses Cline and Naomi Austin Cline; her husband, David Hines “Pappy;” her brothers, Eugene Cline (Freda), Leonard Cline (Ruth), Luther Cline (Margery), Bobby Cline (Ruby), Fred Cline, Larry Cline (Shirley), and Connelly Cline; her sisters, Lenabelle…
Read MoreMargaret Yvonne Fritts Moore
Margaret Yvonne Fritts Moore, 65, of Taylorsville, passed away at her home on February 10, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Margaret was born on September 15, 1960, to the late Ivan Edward Fritts and Marie Alberty Fritts. She spent many years working as a registered nurse.…
Read MoreLarry Sherman Moretz
Larry Sherman Moretz, 74, passed away on February 8, 2026, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. He was born on August 28, 1951, in Alexander County, to the late Howard Webster Moretz and Frances Hill Moretz. He was of the Christian faith. Survivors include his beloved wife of 20 years, Diane Moretz, and his children,…
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