County budget talks seek reductions
Budget talks try to lower spending, with difficulty By MICAH HENRY The Alexander County Commissioners and County department leaders held a budget work session on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the County Services Center in Taylorsville, in order to decrease the size of the budget, which as proposed May 15 stood at $56,841,859. (For reference,…
Read MoreFire claims home, five dogs
By MICAH HENRY A local woman has lost her home in a devastating fire which occurred Thursday, May 18, 2023, in the Wittenburg Community. Assistant Fire Marshal Garrett Huffman told The Times that the fire was in a singlewide mobile home at 139 Wilderness Lane, Taylorsville. The homeowner, Kimberly Moore Greiner, was at work when…
Read MoreAttorney honored at reception
By MICAH HENRY Bethlehem attorney Beverly D. Teague was honored on Thursday, May 18, during a special session of Alexander County District Court, Judge L. Dale Graham presiding. Family, friends, and legal colleagues attended the session, which included remarks from members of the bar and a special portrait of Teague unveiled, which will be hanged…
Read MoreBarbara Jean Chapman
Barbara Jean Chapman, 79, passed away on May 24, 2023, at Hickory Falls Nursing Center. She was born in Alexander County on February 21, 1944, to the late Redge Chapman and Hazel Crouch Chapman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant brother, Edgar Chapman, and her sister-in-law, Frances Earp…
Read MoreDaniel “Danny” Barry Chapman
Daniel “Danny” Barry Chapman, 68, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born to the late D.B. Chapman and Louise Davis Chapman on Tuesday, July 6, 1954, in Alexander County. During his working career, Mr. Chapman was an upholsterer in the furniture industry. Danny was…
Read MoreGayle Bowman Friday
Gayle Bowman Friday, 82, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at her home. She was born March 21, 1941, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Crowson Burke Bowman and Wilma Fox Bowman. She was a housewife, mother, and a member of Liledoun Baptist Church but attended Antioch Baptist Church. She…
Read MoreLynda “Carole” Watts
Lynda “Carole” Watts, 80, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at her home in Alexander County. She was born to the late James Hugh Watts and Josephine Bumgarner Watts on Wednesday, October 28, 1942, in Alexander County. When she was younger, Carole was a state champion in archery. Ms. Watts was a member of…
Read MoreMary Ann Smith McAlpin
Mary Ann Smith McAlpin, 85, of Taylorsville, went to be with her Lord and Savior and family on Monday, May 22, 2023. Mary Ann was born July 16, 1937, in Catawba County, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Mable Mayberry. She had worked at Carolina Glove Mill and later for Alexvale Furniture as a…
Read MoreJames Gilbert Canter
James Gilbert Canter, 75, of Hiddenite, passed away on May 22, 2023, at Pineville Rehabilitation and Living Center after an extended illness. Gilbert was born May 4, 1948, in Alexander County, to the late Vinna Canter Joines. Gilbert was in the Marines, and he was a carpenter. Gilbert was also of the Baptist faith. In…
Read MoreTimothy Scott Tidwell
Timothy Scott Tidwell, 58, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at his residence in Alexander County. He was born to the late Robert W. Tidwell and Jacquelyn Cecile Valek Tidwell on Tuesday, July 28, 1964, in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Mr. Tidwell worked as a welder. During his free time, he enjoyed racing, fishing, sports,…
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