John Preston Lowman, Jr.
John Preston Lowman, Jr., 83, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Born at home on December 10, 1938, in Plateau, he was the son of the late John Lowman Sr. and Rosie Drum Lowman. John proudly served in the United States Navy, deploying to Korea and around the…
Read MoreUPDATE: Man captured after running from officers
UPDATE: WANTED MAN NOW IN CUSTODY — Alexander County Sheriff’s Office has captured Richard Eugene Pennell, DOB 4/18/1980. Pennell had fled from a vehicle stop on Mountain Ridge Church Road in the Ellendale Community of Alexander County on Friday, September 16, 2022. He was captured in that same area on Sunday, September 18, about 8:30…
Read MoreJohnnie Carolyn Shuford
Johnnie Carolyn Shuford, 78, of Taylorsville, entered into Heaven, her eternal home, on Friday, September 16, 2022. She was born August 26, 1944, in Catawba County, the daughter of the late Rev. Leroy Shuford and Daisy Smith Shuford. Johnnie was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. She was employed at McDonald’s until her health…
Read MoreVickie Mae Hoke Williamson
Vickie Mae Hoke Williamson, 67, of Taylorsville, passed away after a long illness on Friday, September 16, 2022, at her home. She was born to the late Ernie Lee and Evelyn Brown Hoke on August 12, 1955, in Iredell County. During her working career, she worked in furniture at Bassett. Mrs. Williamson was a homemaker…
Read MorePlayer’s Ridge Restaurant & Bar opens in Bethlehem
Player’s Ridge Golf Course announces the opening of Player’s Ridge Restaurant & Bar, the new restaurant in their clubhouse located at 1157 Players Ridge Road in Hickory (Bethlehem). A ribbon cutting will kick off the grand opening festivities on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the clubhouse. Josh Riddle, owner of the new…
Read MoreInjuries fatal in NC 90 East crash
On Friday, September 9, at approximately 4:05 p.m., the N.C. State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Alexander County on NC 90 at the intersection of Cheatham Ford Road, according to Master Trooper Jeffrey S. Swagger. A 2014 Dodge Caravan was traveling east on NC 90, attempted to turn left onto…
Read MoreSugar Loaf Elementary plans to be drawn
By ANGELA FARR KING Alexander County Board of Education Member Scott Bowman, as a member of the Facilities Committee, was called upon Tuesday evening, Sept. 13, 2022, at the board’s meeting, to give an update on the long talked about building project to construct a new gym and office area at Sugar Loaf Elementary School.…
Read MoreJames “Michael” Harrold
James “Michael” Harrold, 68, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. Michael was born on August 9, 1954, in Wilkes County, to James Ralph Harrold and Eva Sue Brown Harrold. He was a member of Clemmons Presbyterian Church. In addition to his parents, those left to cherish the…
Read MoreMary “Bobbi” Miller Carson
Mary “Bobbi” Miller Carson, 86, formerly of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022, at her home in Greensboro. She was born July 17, 1936, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Plato E. Carson and Mary Hazel Miller Carson. Bobbi was a graduate of Taylorsville High School, Woman’s College, The University of…
Read MoreTootsie Chapman
Tootsie Chapman, 85, of Mt. Holly, entered into Heaven, her eternal home, on September 10, 2022. She was born on March 21, 1937, in Alexander County, to Rev. William Otto and Ida Belle King Johnson. Including her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Lloyd Johnson, Eugene Johnson, Boyce Johnson, and C.W. Johnson;…
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