First Juneteenth Celebration held in Taylorsville
Alexander County’s first-ever Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17, at Alexander County Courthouse Park in Taylorsville. Various musical groups entertained the crowd. The event was sponsored by by the Alexander County NAACP, Alexander County Government, Town of Taylorsville, beautician Amy Teague, attorneys Edward L. Hedrick, V, Robert E. Campbell, Harbinson & Brzykcy, and Benbow, Davidson,…
Read MoreVashti Day Celebration set June 24
Chief Coty Fox of Vashti Volunteer Fire Department would like to invite the community to come out to the 46th Annual Vashti Day Celebration on Saturday, June 24, 2023. This year’s celebration is to include breakfast, a parade, and homemade ice cream. Breakfast will be from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and is dine in…
Read MoreBryan “Bo” Keith Fulbright
Bryan “Bo” Keith Fulbright, 63, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2023, at his home. Bo was born October 25, 1959, in Iredell County, to the late Harry Alvin Fulbright and Hilda Ann Reid Coley. Bo formerly worked at Stewart Salvage. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a…
Read MoreWanda Woodring Michales
Wanda Woodring Michales, 72, of Hickory, passed away on June 21, 2023, at Magnolia Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Morganton. Wanda was born August 29, 1950, in Alexander County, to the late James Avery Woodring and Gracie Mays Woodring. Wanda formerly worked in a hospital as a custodian. Those left to cherish her memory…
Read MoreCrystal Jean Combs Johnson
Crystal Jean Combs Johnson, 70, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Forsyth County. She was born to the late Fred Joe Combs and Agnes Mae Dunn Combs on Thursday, June 11, 1953, in Wilkes County. She was a homemaker. Those left to cherish the memories of Crystal include…
Read MoreNWS issues Flood Watch
MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2023 — FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON The National Weather Service Office in Spartanburg, SC, has issued a Flood Watch for Alexander County, NC, and adjacent areas. WHAT: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. WHERE: Portions of piedmont North Carolina and western North Carolina, including…
Read MoreKevin L. Fox
Kevin L. Fox, 43, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born July 11, 1974, in Iredell County, the son of David Aaron Fox and Paula Diane Hepler Fox. In 1996, Kevin graduated from Western Carolina with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked many…
Read MoreJanna Lynn Jones
Janna Lynn Jones, 61, of Newton, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Duke University Medical Center. She was born October 23, 1961, in McDowell County, West Virginia, the daughter of Janice Lou Wilson Jones of Newton and the late Rev. Ervel Raymond Jones. Janna graduated from Alexander Central High School and also attended…
Read MoreBrenda Faye Wellman Powell
Brenda Faye Wellman Powell, 69, of Stony Point, passed away on June 16, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville after an extended illness. Brenda was born January 29, 1954, in Iredell County, to the late Clarence Wellman and Emma Lena McCelland Wellman. Brenda was an employee at Holly Farms and several furniture companies, but…
Read MoreJohn R. Stikeleather
John R. Stikeleather, 72, of Taylorsville, passed away on June 16, 2023, at Accordius Health Care in Wilkesboro. Randy was born February 13, 1951, in Mecklenburg County, to the late Ethel Louise Stikeleather. Randy worked in furniture and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his…
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