Pamela Renee Money
Pamela Renee Money, 61, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. She was born to the late Harold Money and Mary Ann Eades on Sunday, March 25, 1962, in Iredell County. Ms. Money was a member of Bethel Baptist Church where she helped with Sunday School and…
Read MoreSusan Barnes Loudermelk
Susan Barnes Loudermelk, 62, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at her home. Susan was born November 29, 1960, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Jerry Neal Barnes and Evelyn Wiles Barnes. Susan was a homemaker for many years but also worked in furniture and enjoyed flea market selling. She…
Read MoreMichael D. Lowrance
Michael D. Lowrance, 77, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at his home. He was born on February 22, 1946, in Iredell County, the son of the late Grier Lowrance and Reba Lackey Lowrance. Mike served in the National Guard Armory, where he was honorably discharged. He worked in the poultry industry…
Read MoreWhisnants concert is Saturday
Alexander County will continue the 2023 Summer Concert Series with a performance by The Whisnants, on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. on the Rotary Performance Stage at Alexander County Courthouse Park. The Whisnants will perform everyone’s favorite southern gospel songs. This traditional gospel group celebrated thirteen #1 songs from 2001 to 2013…
Read MoreEducators hold roundtable discussion with Sen. Settle
Conversation included testing, public school funding, school vouchers, student mental health, and other topics By ANGELA FARR KING [Editor’s Note: This article recounts the recent meeting of local educators with State Senator Eddie Settle. Times writer and retired teacher Angela King invited the guests and coordinated the discussion, which is described below in a conversational…
Read MoreAlex. Co. School breakfasts, lunches offered free
In an effort to help Alexander County students and families, the district will be able to offer free school breakfast and lunch for all students in the 2023-2024 school year. The school system has become a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) district. This federal program allows school districts in low-income communities to apply for eligibility.…
Read MoreTown election filing update
(updated July 26, 2023) Thirteen file for Town Council; Holleman and Emke seeking Mayor’s seat In the the Town of Taylorsville 2023 Municipal election, fifteen candidates have filed to run for office in the nonpartisan races: two for Mayor and thirteen for the four open Council seats, more than anyone can recall in years. Mayoral…
Read MoreJohn Ray Alspaugh
John Ray Alspaugh, 73, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. He was born to the late Edward and Eva Auton Alspaugh on Saturday, August 20, 1949, in Caldwell County. Mr. Alspaugh proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist…
Read MoreArthur James Snyder II
Arthur James Snyder II, 94, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Arthur was born September 15, 1928, in Kingston, New York, the son of the late Arthur James Snyder, Sr. and Mabel Ruth Chalgren Snyder. Arthur was a United States Army Veteran. He was of the Christian…
Read MoreJudith A. Hajer
On July 25, 2023, Judith A. Hajer arrived at her heavenly home at the age of 75. Judy was born on October 1, 1947, to the late James and Bea Davis in Rome, Georgia. Judy was a hardworking, humorous, and kind-hearted employee at Texas A&M University for many years before her retirement. She took pride…
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