Jack Michael Marlowe
Jack Michael Marlowe, 76, of Statesville, passed away on August 11, 2023, at Rosewood Assisted Living after an extended illness. Michael was born February 5, 1947, in Iredell County, to the late Quincy Marlowe and Helen Pauline Shaver Marlowe. Jack was of the Baptist faith and was in windshield repair. Survivors include two sons, Joshua…
Read MoreMark Alan Faires
Mark Alan Faires, 66, of Statesville, passed away on August 10, 2023, at Hospice House of Mooresville after an extended illness. Mark was born April 1, 1957, in Iredell County, to the late James Mason Faires and Shirley Pennell Faires of Taylorsville. Mark was employed as an auto parts manager. Survivors include two sons, Just…
Read MoreBethlehem has a visit from WBTV’s Molly Grantham
By ANGELA FARR KING Her energy in a room is contagious. She is passionate about many things and it is clear that she gives her very best to everything she does. Molly Grantham co-anchors with Jamie Boll at 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. for WBTV News in Charlotte and is the solo anchor at 11 p.m.…
Read MoreTown releases statement on State Auditor investigation
The Taylorsville Town Council released a statement on Tuesday, August 8, at their meeting, regarding the state audit the Town is undergoing, as follows: “In January of this year, the office of the North Carolina State Auditor commenced an investigation into Town finances and/or its policies. The Town Staff has cooperated with the Auditor’s office…
Read MoreReporter from EducationNC visits Alexander
By ANGELA FARR KING Liz Bell is on a mission. She is a reporter for EducationNC and she has been traveling across the state this summer to visit early childhood classrooms and talk to teachers and directors. She recognizes the shortage of quality child care for families and is determined to find solutions. Liz is…
Read MoreReaders’ Choice Awards 2023 open for voting
The Alexander County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and The Taylorsville Times are partnering again this year to promote local businesses through the Tenth Annual Alexander County Readers’ Choice Awards. “Have a favorite restaurant, a favorite mechanic, a favorite clothing store? Share your favorite Alexander County business by casting your vote for the Reader’s Choice Awards!”…
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Read MoreChris Farley
Chris Farley, 74, of Hickory, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born January 16, 1949, in Bluefield, West Virginia, the son of the late Silas Luther Farley and Adeline Hilton Farley. He retired from General Motors after 30 years and then worked for NAPA for 25 years.…
Read MoreBetty Lucille Parker McFee
Betty Lucille Parker McFee, 79, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at her residence in Alexander County. She was born to the late Franklin Early and Virginia Gaines Parker on Sunday, June 4, 1944, in Alexander County. Mrs. McFee was of the Mormon and Baptist faith. Lucille worked at DeVries Brothers in Hiddenite for…
Read MoreNearly 2,000 without power in Alexander
Following the severe thunderstorm on Monday, August 7, nearly 2,000 customers were without power in Alexander County. Duke Energy’s website showed 1,498 customers in Alexander without power in 37 outage locations as of 9:30 p.m. August 7 (and 227,849 statewide). Energy United indicated 489 members without electricity at 9:30 p.m. (with 9,359 systemwide). The National…
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