Janet Gay Miller Ciccone
Janet Gay Miller Ciccone, 76, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born February 10, 1946, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Thomas David Miller and Gaynell Icenhour Darnstadt. She was of the Christian faith and loved to serve the Lord. Including her…
Read MoreFrankie Crumpler Drum
Frankie Crumpler Drum, 68, of Hiddenite, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Frankie was born January 18, 1954, in Samson County, the daughter of Houston Victor Crumpler and Mary Francis Hilderbran Elmore. Mrs. Drum was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed riding horses, fishing, and growing flowers. Including her father,…
Read MoreACHS art students create design for charity
Alexander Central High School art teacher Kat Seno notes that her students are pitching in to help efforts in Ukraine. They created a Care Bear design for the 40th Anniversary Care Bear design competition with United States and Ukraine themed colors. “Though we did not win the 40th Anniversary Care Bear design competition, Threadless [an…
Read MoreVoter registration deadline April 22 for primary
The regular voter registration deadline is Friday, April 22, for the May 17 primary election. Eligible individuals have the following options to register to vote: • Existing NC Division of Motor Vehicles Customers May Submit a voter registration application online at https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/offices-services/online/Pages/voter-registration-application.aspx. • All Eligible individuals may fill out the NC Voter Registration Application (at…
Read MoreBrian Austin Price
Brian Austin Price, 22, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Alexander County. Brian was born on Tuesday, February 22, 2000, to William Lee and Sonja Moore Price. He enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles, and listening to music. Brian was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Thomas and Deborah Moore, and his paternal grandfather,…
Read MoreRockyFest is Saturday
RockyFest 2022 is almost here! The family-friendly festival will be held on Saturday, April 23, at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area in Alexander County. The free event, which runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., features live music, food, arts/crafts vendors, free rock climbing sessions, children’s activities, and more. This year’s event is extra…
Read MoreCommissioners set Courthouse Park, Splash Pad hours and rules
By MICAH HENRY On Monday, April 18, the Alexander County Commissioners met for their second time this month. They approved a set of combined rules of operation for Alexander County parks, which includes the soon-to-open Alexander County Courthouse Park. Commissioner Kent Herman was not present at the meeting. Chairman Ronnie Reese, Vice Chairman Marty Pennell,…
Read MoreMargaret “Peggy” Pamela Meyer
Margaret “Peggy” Pamela Meyer, March 7, 1947 – April 18, 2022, of Taylorsville, died peacefully the day after Easter, surrounded by the love and care of close friends following a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Charlotte to George M. Meyer, Jr. and Margaret Hoover Meyer. She was preceded in death by her…
Read MoreVincent McKaye Blalock
Vincent McKaye Blalock, 44, of Hiddenite, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Gordon’s Hospice House in Statesville. Vincent was born and raised in Alexander County. He attended A.C.H.S. where he excelled in the Naval ROTC program. He honorably served his country in the United States Army and North Carolina National Guard and obtained…
Read MoreGerald “Dean” Jarrett
Gerald “Dean” Jarrett, 75, of Taylorsville, passed away at Carolina Caring in Catawba County on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Dean was born on Sunday, June 30, 1946, to the late David Jeston and Viola Mamie Presnell Jarrett. Mr. Jarrett was a member of Millersville Baptist Church. Those left to cherish the memory of Dean include…
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