ACHS student beats the odds to graduate
Submitted by Denita Dowell-Reavis, Ed.D., Alexander County Schools Communications Director In a world where it is easy to quit, that’s exactly what 19-year-old Kadin Daughaday avoided. Despite multiple life challenges, Kadin will be one of the 256 seniors who walk across the stage at Alexander Central June 9 to get his diploma. Kadin was in…
Read MoreTown Council hears rezoning requests
By ANGELA FARR KING It was a night for rezoning requests at the June 2023 Town Council meeting held on Monday, June 5, at Town Hall. Brian Burgess, the County and Town Planner, brought forth four properties with requests for rezoning. A public hearing was held for each before the Town Council made their decisions.…
Read MoreCommissioners hold public hearing to discuss proposed county budget
The Alexander County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on June 5 to allow public comment and discussion on the proposed 2023-2024 county budget. Chairman Marty Pennell said the proposed budget includes a 12-cent property tax decrease to help offset the increased property values following the recent revaluation. The proposed budget was originally presented…
Read MoreJohnnie L. James
Johnnie L. James, 75, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born April 8, 1948, in Iredell County, the son of the late Harold Devon James and Annie Louise McDuffie James. He was a US Army veteran and was of the Baptist faith. Including his parents,…
Read MoreHazel Barnette Bradshaw
Hazel Barnette Bradshaw, 105, of Hiddenite, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday morning, June 6, 2023, at Taylorsville House Memory Care in Taylorsville. Hazel was born August 28, 1917, in Alexander County, to the late Ed Barnette and Nora Baker Barnette. Hazel was a long-time faithful member of Hiddenite Baptist Church.…
Read MoreJerry Ray Young
Jerry Ray Young, 75, of Hickory, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Sherrills Ford Hospice House. He was born December 11, 1947, in Valdese, the son of the late Harvey James Young and Betty Clo Townsend Young. He was a member of the LDS Church. Those left to cherish and honor his memory…
Read MoreDebbie Pope Bennett
Debbie Pope Bennett, 61, of Statesville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born in Iredell County on January 26, 1962, to Mr. Fairley R. Pope of Taylorsville and the late Ms. Suma (Fox) Pope Lambert. Debbie was preceded in…
Read MoreFree concert Saturday, June 3
The Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center’s 2023 Summer on the Square Concert series kicks off Saturday, June 3, 7 p.m., with a free concert by Carson Peters & Iron Mountain on the Rotary Performance Stage at Alexander County Courthouse Park. The band has quickly become one of the most hottest bluegrass bands in the business,…
Read MoreMemorial Day Ceremony honors sacrifice, loss
By MICAH HENRY After a period of morning rain, precipitation ceased in time for the outdoor Alexander County Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, at the Veterans Committee Building on Carrigan Road. Bill Johnson, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 84 Commander, opened the event by welcoming the crowd of about 100 persons, including…
Read MoreBuy Local Challenge has more than $4,000 in prizes
The 2023 Buy Local Challenge officially kicks off today, May 31, offering local customers a chance to win big prizes from 41 participating businesses. “The Taylorsville Times is pleased to once again partner with Alexander County government to offer our residents and the business community a bit of normalcy with The Buy Local Challenge Promotion,”…
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