Robert Gerald Hampton
Robert Gerald Hampton, 54, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Robert was born April 30, 1968, in Sparta, the son of Lewis Hampton and the late Wilma Dean Pratt Hampton. Robert was a longtime open-road truck driver known as “Suicide.” In addition to his father, those left to cherish and honor…
Read MoreBusinesses invited to ACHS Career Expo
Local school officials hope to bring together industry partners with high school students in a Spring Career Expo on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Alexander Central High School JV Gymnasium. The goal is to connect community partners with high school juniors and seniors, said Crystal B. Hoke, Director of…
Read MoreRussell Lee Greene
Russell Lee Greene, 59, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at his residence in Alexander County. He was born on Saturday, July 27, 1963, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Alfred Greene Sr. and Annie Louise Walker Greene. Russell enjoyed go-kart racing and watching football. He also enjoyed working on RVs and automobiles. Russell was…
Read MoreCommission Chairman addresses reappraisal concerns
Most property owners in Alexander County have now received their reappraisal notice in the mail from the Alexander County Tax Office. Property values increased countywide by an average of 54 percent. NC General Statutes require a reappraisal at least once every eight years, which is the schedule adopted by Alexander County. The last reappraisal was…
Read MoreReferendum could decide if school board becomes partisan
During their meeting on Monday, March 6, Alexander County Commissioners voted unanimously to request N.C. General Assembly representatives to approve the holding of a referendum in the 2024 General Election to allow voters to select the method of candidacy filing for the Alexander County Board of Education. Chairman Marty Pennell said the board did not…
Read MoreAward presented to French family
The Alexander County Board of Commissioners recognized the longtime County Manager, the late Rick French, when they presented the Key to the County award to his family on Monday, March 6, 2023, at their regular monthly meeting at CVCC Alexander Center for Education. French passed away on December 24, 2022. His wife, Kathy French, and…
Read MorePeggy Annette Lewis Gober
Peggy Annette Lewis Gober, 54, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Burke County. Peggy was born May 19, 1968, in Iredell County, to the late Lee Roy Lewis and Sandy Gail Jones. Those left to cherish her memory include two sons, Steven Lee Chapman of Statesville, and Joe Gober of…
Read MoreShirley Ann Lail
Shirley Ann Lail, 83, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2023, in Huntsville, Alabama. Visitation will be on Sunday, March 12, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., at Dudley Shoals Baptist Church Sanctuary. A memorial service will immediately follow. Rev. Gordon West and Rev. Kyle Lloyd will officiate. Shirley was the daughter…
Read MoreTerry Wayne Wallace
Terry Wayne Wallace, 68, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2023, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. He was born on Thursday, June 3, 1954, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Kenneth Dewy Wallace and Edna Kelly Wallace. Mr. Wallace was of the Christian faith. He was co-owner of Cross Creek Stables. Terry enjoyed fishing. He…
Read MoreGrae Dean “Poss” Teague
Grae Dean “Poss” Teague, 83, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at his residence in Alexander County. He was born on Monday, February 12, 1940, in Alexander County, to the late Burrel Teague and Lundia Johnson Teague. During his working career, Grae was a bandsaw operator at Hancock and Moore. He was a member of…
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