Melody Faith Haithcox
Heaven gained another angel, Melody Faith Haithcox, on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of Ethan Haithcox and Kellie Adams Haithcox of Statesville. Even though our time with you on this earth was short, we will meet again in heaven to be reunited. In addition to her parents, those…
Read MoreEllendale search leads to drug bust
An investigation has led to three arrests and a number of drug charges in the Ellendale Community. On Thursday, June 29, 2023, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Alexander County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 1316 Sipe Road. Narcotics Officers with the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office have been conducting a six-month investigation into the distribution…
Read MoreHot forecast for July 4th weekend
The following is the National Weather Service forecast for the Taylorsville area from Friday, June 30, through Tuesday, July 4: Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across the area Saturday. The strongest thunderstorms may organize into a line and produce small hail and damaging winds. Strong high pressure will create hot temperatures over…
Read MoreIrene Willis Griffin
Irene Willis Griffin, 81, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, at The Greens of Viewmont. She was born December 31, 1941, in Yancy County, the daughter of the late Braskey Willis and Thelma Metcalf Willis. Irene was of the Pentecostal faith and was a hand sander for Hancock-Moore for close to 20…
Read MoreMargie Lee Teague Gilbert
Margie Lee Teague Gilbert, 85, passed Friday, June 30, 2023, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. She was born to the late Everette Teague and Lelia Borders Teague on Monday, June 20, 1938, in Alexander County. Ms. Gilbert was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, painting, carving, and working in her flower…
Read MoreRoad rage incident leads to shooting, arrest
A Hiddenite man has been charged following a suspected road rage shooting in the Stony Point Community. On Thursday, June 29, at about 10:00 a.m., Alexander County 911 Communications Center received a call, in reference to a possible shooting in the area of Highway 90 East and Cheatham Ford Road intersection. The caller stated that…
Read MoreTown of Taylorsville Election Candidate Filing opens July 7
Candidate filing for Town of Taylorsville 2023 municipal election begins at noon Friday, July 7, and ends at noon Friday, July 21. During municipal elections, voters elect local officials, including mayors and town or city council members. To file for municipal office, a candidate must be 21 years old by Election Day, November 7, 2023.…
Read MoreTown Council approves 2023-24 budget
By MICAH HENRY The Taylorsville Town Council met on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, and unanimously approved the 2023-24 fiscal year Town budget in the amount of $5,239,250 at a property tax rate of 35 cents per $100 valuation and collection rate per State guidelines at 97.5 percent. (This is based on a total estimated valuation…
Read MoreVashti Day 2023
A Little Slice of Hometown Heaven By ANGELA FARR KING The residents of Vashti prepare and wait for this day all year long. Vashti Day is a yearly tradition in this small farming community that is always highly anticipated. This year, it was held on Saturday, June 24, with the parade beginning at 11 a.m.…
Read MoreProject underway to renovate ACHS tennis courts
The Alexander Central tennis courts are shut down until further notice for grant funded renovation, which is projected to start on July 5, 2023, according to a press release from Alexander County Schools. The State Capital Infrastructure Fund (SCIF) grant is providing funding to renovate the tennis courts. The renovations will include completely resurfaced courts…
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