Schools will be on remote learning January 28
Because of hazardous road conditions on back roads throughout the county, as well as lingering ice on school campuses, Alexander County Schools will observe a Remote Learning Day on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. All school buildings will be closed. Maintenance crews, along with contracted services, have begun the process of clearing school campuses; however, the…
Read MoreJim Calvin Sharpe
Jim Calvin Sharpe, 80, of Newton, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born on June 17, 1945, in Alexander County, to the late Ralph Sharpe and Alta Mae Shumake Sharpe. Jim was a devoted member of St. James Lutheran Church in Newton. He proudly served his community…
Read MoreClerk of Court Office closed January 27
The Alexander County Clerk of Court Office will be closed on Tuesday, January 27.
Read MoreCounty Govt. offices closed on January 27
Alexander County Government offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, due to inclement weather. All parks, convenience sites, and the landfill will be closed. Road conditions remain hazardous, so please exercise caution if you must drive.
Read MoreSchools on remote learning Tuesday, Jan. 27
All Alexander County Schools will operate with a remote learning day tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to inclement weather and road conditions. Students should look for information from their teachers about completing assignments. In the event of power outages, students have 3 days to complete assignments upon return. School officials shared pictures below of…
Read MoreAlexander County Govt. offices closed January 26
Alexander County Government offices are closed on Monday, January 26, due to inclement weather. All parks, convenience sites, and the landfill will be closed. In addition, Republic Services will not be picking up trash on Monday. Road conditions remain hazardous, so please exercise caution if you must drive.
Read MoreEmergency shelter closing, warming station available
Alexander County will close the emergency shelter established to assist during Winter Storm Fern at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2026, according to a County news release. Since opening Sunday at 9:00 a.m. at Alexander Central High School, the shelter has experienced low demand, serving a total of six people. Three individuals remained at the…
Read MoreThomas Conrad “TC” Fox
Thomas Conrad “TC” Fox, 78, passed away January 25, 2026, at his home. TC was born in Alexander County to the late Thomas Carl Fox and Mary Lothridge. He owned his own paint company for many years. He was a member of Millersville Baptist Church. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of…
Read MoreMary Lillian Deal Caldwell
Mary Lillian Deal Caldwell, 94, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Trinity Village in Hickory. Mrs. Caldwell was born on May 22, 1931, in Alexander County to the late Brack Jenkins Deal and Isabelle Lowe Deal. She was a faithful member of Sandy Ridge Baptist Church for 61 years. Lillian was…
Read MoreState: Be Prepared for Long-Term Winter Storm Event
As the year’s first big winter storm approaches, state officials want North Carolinians to pay close attention to the weather and avoid traveling once the storm hits. The winter storm packing snow, sleet and freezing rain is forecast to impact the state’s mountains in the west starting early Saturday and exiting eastern parts of…
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