Taylorsville Apple Festival to return October 15
The 32nd Annual Taylorsville Apple Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., said Festival Executive Director Gina Kay Honosky. The streets of Taylorsville will fill to overflowing for the annual festival, which draws an estimated 35,000 attendees and hosts over 400 booths including rides. The festival provides a…
Read MoreJudge Taylor returns to bench
SWORN IN AS EMERGENCY JUDGE — Former Superior Court Judge Kimberly S. Taylor has a new title: Emergency Recalled Superior Court Judge. She was sworn in for her new role August 12, 2022. Judge Taylor began practicing law in 1981, was elected to District Court Judge in 1986, appointed to Superior Court in 2000, and…
Read MorePurple Heart Home completed for local veteran
By MICAH HENRY It was a long-awaited day on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, for Vietnam U.S. Navy veteran Bill Rocap, of Taylorsville. That’s when he was able to receive a brand new “tiny home” on his property on Barrett Mountain south of town. The home was provided by Purple Heart Homes with contributions by many…
Read MoreReaders’ Choice third $50 winner drawn
$50 WINNER — The final of three survey respondents drawn in the 9th Annual Alexander County Readers’ Choice Awards is Rachel Beard, of Bethlehem, shown above. She filled out the survey online. Readers can still vote for their favorite businesses and more with the ballot in the Aug. 24, 2022, Taylorsville Times on Page 10A…
Read MoreMary Inez Baker Teague
Mary Inez Baker Teague, 86, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at The Greens at Hickory. Mary was born August 19, 1936, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Turner Teague and Lillie Pauline Baker. She worked in the furniture industry and was of the Baptist faith. Those left to cherish…
Read MoreReba Joan Houck
Reba Joan Houck, 79, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Reba was born February 24, 1943, in Ashe County, the daughter of the late David Reece Houck and Lena Mae Goodman. She had worked for ASC Trim Systems and was a member of CountrySide Baptist Church. Those left…
Read MoreJames “Richard” Walker
James “Richard” Walker, 54, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Forsyth County. Mr. Walker was born on January 24, 1968, in Alexander County, to the late Ronald and Mary Wilson Walker. Richard was a car salesman. Before his declining health, Mr. Walker enjoyed racing, fishing, cooking, and coaching youth…
Read MoreJimmy Lee Lambert
Jimmy Lee Lambert, 73, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Forsyth County. Mr. Lambert was born on June 12, 1949, in Iredell County, to the late Thomas Edsel Lambert and Addie Pauline Cloer Lambert. Mr. Lambert graduated from Harding High School. Jimmy was a member of East Taylorsville Baptist…
Read MoreAndy Berry named interim principal at EAMS
Andy Berry will serve as the interim principal at East Alexander Middle School as the search begins for a permanent lead administrator for the school, according to a press release from Alexander County Schools. Berry replaces Kristie Love who is stepping away due to personal reasons. Mr. Berry has worked with Alexander County Schools since…
Read MoreJeryl “Jeri” Marilyn Killian
Jeryl “Jeri” Marilyn Killian, 78, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, in Catawba County. Ms. Killian was born on September 23, 1943, in McDowell County, to the late John Harrison Cuthrell and Bonnie Behealer Hogan. Jeri was a photographer and enjoyed taking pictures. She was a member of Friendship Lutheran Church. Jeri loved crafting and…
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