Raymond Warren Neidinger
Raymond Warren Neidinger, 69, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. He was born on November 2, 1952, in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, to the late Clyde and Mariann Hummel Neidinger. In high school and college, Raymond played football and enjoyed watching football. He loved riding his motorcycle and traveling out west.…
Read MorePaula Grace Cooke Hammer, “Grammy”
Paula Grace Cooke Hammer, “Grammy,” 78, of Hickory, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, after a period of declining health. She was born in Marion, to the late Paul and Abbie Kent Cooke. Paula retired from the Catawba County school system after teaching at Sweetwater Elementary for 30 years. She was a fierce protector of…
Read MoreClarence “Ray” Sloop
Clarence “Ray” Sloop, 93, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022, in Wilkes County. Mr. Sloop was born on February 1, 1929, in Alexander County, to the late C.P. Sloop and Stella Elliot Sloop. Ray proudly served his country in the US Army. Before retiring, Ray worked as a dispatcher for Holly Farms and Tyson. He…
Read MoreFleetwood Mac tribute show postponed
CONCERT POSTPONED — Due to the forecast of rain, the “Landslide – A Tribute To Fleetwood Mac” at Alexander County Courthouse Park, originally scheduled for September 10, has been postponed until Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
Read MoreRahman H. Miller
Rahman H. Miller, 42, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at his home. Rahman was born March 17, 1980, in Alexander County, the son of Ronnie McCurdy and Gwendolyn Miller. He was a truck driver for over 10 years. Rocc’s Spot was also something he loved, cooking for people. He was…
Read MoreNCDOT seeks input on Draft 10-Year Transportation Plan
The public is invited to learn more about and comment on the N.C. Department of Transportation’s draft 10-year transportation plan for 2024-2033, called the State Transportation Improvement Program, or STIP, during a weeklong open house for Alexander, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, and Lincoln counties. From Sept. 12-16, during normal business hours, members…
Read MoreAlex. Sports Hall of Fame to add four
The Alexander County Public Education Foundation and the Alexander County Sports Hall of Fame have announced the 10th Hall of Fame Class of inductees. The Hall of Fame was established in 2012 to recognize, honor, and memorialize those individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to sports in Alexander County and who have lived a life…
Read MoreFleetwood Mac tribute concert is Oct. 8
The public is invited to enjoy a free concert featuring “Landslide – A Tribute To Fleetwood Mac” on (NEW DATE) Saturday, October 8, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the Rotary Performance Stage at the Alexander County Courthouse Park. The new county park is located at 101 West Main Avenue in Taylorsville. The performance is…
Read MoreShooting: person of interest in custody on other charges
Authorities have announced an arrest in connection with the August 29, 2022, lunchtime shooting in the West End of Taylorsville. Taylorsville Police Chief Douglas Bowman noted that person of interest Kalill Kisa James Isbell, age 19, turned himself in at the Alexander County Law Enforcement Center on Sunday, September 4, with an attorney present. Bowman…
Read MoreThird Annual Sam’s Walk For Cancer set for Saturday
The Third Annual Sam’s Walk For Cancer will be held September 10, 2022, 4:00-9:00 p.m., at Salem Community Park, on NC 16 north of Taylorsville. Organized in 2020, the event grew out of the desire of founder, Samantha Bentley, to help cancer patients following her dad’s cancer diagnosis in 2014. After Relay For Life was…
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