Helpful Tips to Avoid Frozen Pipes
Temperatures in the area are expected to drop below freezing and may reach single digits over the next several days. The City of Hickory’s Public Utilities Department (from which many Alexander County residents receive water) is taking precautions to protect the water system and encourages residents to do the same to prevent costly damage from…
Read MoreAlexander County Weather Brief
Update from Alexander County Emergency Management Friday, January 23, 2026 — Alexander County remains under a Winter Storm Watch, with an upgrade to an Ice Storm Warning and/or Winter Storm Warning likely later Friday or Saturday morning. This is a constantly changing system, and details may continue to shift. Follow trusted weather sources and county…
Read MoreTown of Taylorsville Declares State of Emergency Due to Winter Storm
The Town of Taylorsville has declared a State of Emergency effective Friday, January 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., in preparation for a winter storm expected to impact the area this weekend with significant ice and snow. Declaring a State of Emergency allows the Town to prepare in advance, coordinate resources, and respond quickly as conditions…
Read MoreAlexander County declares State of Emergency due to winter storm
As of Friday, January 23, at 11:00 a.m., Alexander County has declared a State of Emergency in preparation for this weekend’s winter storm, which is expected to bring significant ice and snow. Declaring a State of Emergency allows the county to prepare in advance, coordinate resources, and respond quickly as conditions change during…
Read MoreJoan Bottoms Smith
Joan Bottoms Smith, 76, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Sherrills Ford Hospice House. Joan was born on January 18, 1950, in Wilkes County, the daughter of the late Gurney Bottoms and Lena Mitchell Bottoms. Joan was a homemaker for most of her life and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church,…
Read MoreEric Grant
Eric Grant, 55, of Salisbury, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 8, 1970, to the late William Grant, Sr., and the late Cynthia Howell Grant. Eric was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Eric worked in various industries throughout his life,…
Read MoreMertha Braswell Biddy
Mertha Braswell Biddy, 94, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at her home. Mertha was born June 22, 1931, in Caldwell County, the daughter of the late Horace Braswell and Julia Kelley Braswell. Mertha retired from Walmart after managing the craft department for many years. In her earlier years, she owned and…
Read MoreCounty’s 179th birthday party kicks off America 250 events
Local residents and elected officials gathered on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Brushy Mountain Golf Course to commemorate the 179th anniversary of Alexander becoming a county. This marked the first in a year-long series of local America 250 events for the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States. County Commissioners Larry Yoder (Chairman),…
Read MoreMartin Luther King, Jr. Celebration held
By ANGELA FARR KING On Sunday, January 18, 2026, a Celebration honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was held at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Taylorsville. Rev. Sterling Howard, President of the Alexander County NAACP, served as the Master of Ceremonies. He read from Psalm 46:1-6, which…
Read MoreSnowfall could be significant in Alexander this weekend
National Weather Service meteorologists’ confidence is increasing that significant wintry precipitation will occur over the area this weekend, January 23-25. Hazardous travel and power outages are possible and may linger into early next week, depending on how fast wintry precipitation melts. Alexander County Emergency Management personnel are monitoring the weather system, a news release said…
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