Broadband access to increase in Stony Point area
Broadband access continues to grow in Alexander County with the recent installation of new fixed-wireless equipment on an existing tower in the Stony Point community. Open Broadband LLC’s Chief Technology Officer Kent Winrich presented a progress update at the February 6 meeting of the Alexander County Board of Commissioners, according to a county press release.…
Read MoreParlier wins County Spelling Bee
By ANGELA FARR KING The Alexander County Spelling Bee was held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the Alexander Central Auditorium. Participants included the top two spellers from each elementary school and each middle school in the county. The winner for this year’s spelling bee was Addison Parlier, an eighth grader from West Alexander…
Read MoreTown still seeking SRO for Taylorsville Elementary
By ANGELA FARR KING The Taylorsville Town Council met on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, for their regularly monthly meeting. Town Manager David Odom was welcomed back after an extended medical leave. He thanked those who had filled the gap in his absence and said, “This town is always in good hands thanks to the department…
Read MoreSteve Wayne Matthews
Steve Wayne Matthews, 76, of Statesville, passed away on February 8, 2023, after a brief illness at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. Steve was born January 10, 1947, in Alexander County, to the late James Calvin Matthews and Thelma Dagenhart Bumgarner. Steve worked as a brick mason and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist…
Read MoreAnnie Ruth Connolly Jolly
Annie Ruth Connolly Jolly, 82, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at her residence in Alexander County. She was born on Sunday, March 3, 1940, in Alexander County, to the late James Harvey Connolly and Edith Brown Connolly. Mrs. Jolly had worked in the healthcare industry as a nurse assistant. She was a member of…
Read MoreRichard Dean Combs
Richard Dean Combs, 63, of Stony Point, passed away unexpectedly on February 6, 2023. Rick was born August 10, 1959, in Alexander County, to the late Jones Cleveland (JC) Combs and Carrie (Ms. Marie) Barlow Combs of Stony Point. Rick loved baseball and he was a Gator fan. Jeff Gordan was his favorite race car…
Read MoreBetty Bentley Looper
Betty Bentley Looper, 91, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Betty was born December 22, 1931, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Lonnie Bentley and Ocie Kerley Bentley. She worked for Carolina Glove Mill and also Broyhill Furniture. She was a member of Mt. Hebron…
Read MoreRichard D. Combs
Richard D. Combs, 63, of Stony Point, passed away on February 6, 2023. Arrangements will be announced at a later date. Chapman Funeral Home is serving the Combs Family.
Read MoreRobert Wesley “Wes” Starnes
Robert Wesley “Wes” Starnes, 58, of Bethlehem, passed away on February 4, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born April 5, 1964, in Catawba County, he was the son of Nina Alvania Pennell Starnes and the late Hugh Donald Starnes. A member of Unity Lutheran Church, he was employed as an automotive parts salesman. He…
Read MoreGerald James Dolinger
Gerald James Dolinger, 76, of Hiddenite, went to be with his beautiful wife of 56 years on February 4, 2023. Gerald was born on April 4, 1946, in Ashe County, to the late Gentry and Ethel Barr Dolinger. Gerald was a truck driver for many years (Tommy Hawk). He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping with…
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