School transportation needs heard
By ANGELA FARR KING The monthly Alexander County Board of Education meeting began Monday, February 13, 2023, with some celebrations and recognitions. At 4:30 p.m., teachers who either received their National Board Certifications for the first time or renewed them were honored with a reception that included their families. Andrew LaRowe, President of BASICA LLC,…
Read MoreMelody Nicholson Williams
Melody Nicholson Williams, 62, of Statesville, passed away on February 14, 2023, at her home after a brief illness. Melody was born February 13, 1961, in Iredell County, to the late Woodrow Nicholson and Louise Gaines Nicholson of Statesville. Melody worked in home care, helping children with special needs. Those left to cherish her memory…
Read MoreArnold Wayne Hight
Arnold Wayne Hight, 81, of Taylorsville, passed onto his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Wilkes Medical Center in North Wilkesboro. He was born July 12, 1941, in Alexander County, the son of the late Mildred Ferguson Hight Mullis and Edward Hight. He was a US Army National Guard veteran who served from…
Read MoreEvelyn Moore
Evelyn Moore, 96, of Stony Point, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at Maple Leaf Nursing in Statesville. Evelyn was born August 18, 1926, in Lee County, the daughter of the late Andrew and Condos Reynolds. She had worked in the furniture industry and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed being outdoors and…
Read MoreThree-hour delay for schools Feb. 13
Due to falling temperatures and black ice in the morning, and out of an abundance of caution, Alexander County Schools is operating on a three hour delay for Monday, February 13, 2023, due to some hazardous road conditions. Before and After School will also follow a three-hour delay, opening at 9 a.m. this morning. This…
Read MoreGrace Pennell Warrix
Grace Pennell Warrix, 88, of Taylorsville, went to be with her Jesus on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Grace was born August 23, 1934, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late William J. Pennell and Lillie Victoria Elder Pennell. She was a very faithful member at Rocky Face Baptist Church and…
Read MoreMargaret Lillian Jolly Bumgarner
Margaret Lillian Jolly Bumgarner, 88, passed away on February 11, 2023, in Wilkes County. She was born to the late James Cletus and Lillie Mae Bebber Jolly in Alexander County. Ms. Bumgarner was a member of Little River Baptist Church. Margaret loved to read her Bible and you could often catch her praying by her…
Read MoreElbert Leroy Goble
Elbert Leroy Goble, 88, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Gordon Hospice in Iredell County. He was born on Saturday, October 20, 1934, in Alexander County, to the late Oscar Goble and Dolly Warren Goble. Mr. Goble proudly served in the United States Army from November 8, 1957, to October 7, 1959. He received…
Read MoreDennis Ray Walker
Dennis Ray Walker, 63, of Lenoir, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 10, 2023, at his home. Dennis was born October 3, 1959, in Alexander County, the son of Sylvia Patterson Walker and the late Richard Roy Walker. He was a welder by trade and of the Christian faith. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, music, and…
Read MoreDrug roundup nets multiple arrests
A local drug investigation has led to more than a dozen arrests, according to Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell. On February 8, 2023, the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, Taylorsville Police Department, Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation conducted a Drug round up named County Wide. This round up was…
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