Gaither Ray Stikeleather
Gaither Ray Stikeleather, 83, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at his home. Gaither was born April 23, 1938, in Alexander County, the son of the late Mack McKinley Stikeleather and Vitus Blankenship Stikeleather. He retired from Gulf State with over 30 years of service. He was a member of Berea Baptist…
Read MoreHelen Martin
Helen Martin, 75, of Hiddenite, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at her home. Helen was born July 24, 1946, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Harry Moore and Francis Kukta Moore. She retired from Tyson Foods and was of the Christian faith. Those left to cherish and honor her memory include her…
Read MoreTony Lee Meadows
Tony Lee Meadows, 70, of Hiddenite, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022, at his home, under Hospice care. Tony was born August 17, 1951, in Alexander County, the son of the late Walter Parks Meadows and Annie Blondell Childers Meadows. During his working career, he was employed in the furniture industry. He attended Hiddenite…
Read MoreMary “Linda” Warren
Mary “Linda” Warren, 82, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at her home in Alexander County. Linda was born on Friday, May 5, 1939, to the late Haskel and Willa Mae James Jolly. Mrs. Warren was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, babysitting, and most of all enjoyed…
Read MoreMary Jean Bridges Lentz
Mary Jean Bridges Lentz, 98, of Stony Point, died on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, at her home after a brief illness. She was born in Heath Springs, South Carolina, on November 11, 1923, and was the daughter of the late John Marion Bridges, Sr., and Eugenia Beckham Bridges. Mrs. Lentz was a graduate of…
Read MoreTravis Lee Webb
Travis Lee Webb went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 16, 2022. Travis was born on November 4, 1985, in Waynesville. He was preceded in death by Grandmother Mary “Ninny” Webb, and Grandfather “PaPaw” Don Arrington. He is survived by his mother, Shelia Arrington; father, Raymond and wife Jill Webb; brother, Konnon and…
Read MoreFire burns home, garage, and 20 acres
By MICAH HENRY Windy conditions, a lack of a nearby fire hydrant, and limited access made firefighting difficult in northwest Alexander County on Good Friday. Firefighters on Friday afternoon, April 15, 2022, requested motorists to avoid Gus Pennell Lane in the Ellendale Community, due to two structures on fire and a brush fire there. Access…
Read MoreFOL scholarship applications due April 27
Seniors at Alexander Central High School and Alexander Early College who have participated in youth programs or volunteered at the county’s libraries are eligible to apply for a $1,000 scholarship. The applications are available in each school’s counseling office. Completed applications are due back in the counselor’s office on April 27. Non-traditional college students who…
Read MoreThe Book Man: teacher Travis Crowder
By ANGELA FARR KING A pin can be heard when entering Travis Crowder’s 7th grade ELA class at East Alexander Middle School. Every student is engaged in a book of his/her choice. They are actually reading for pleasure. No one is annotating texts or answering a set of questions. They are simply reading. Mr. Crowder…
Read MoreAlex. Co. Schools tops region in K-3 reading
By ANGELA FARR KING In a state superintendent’s meeting last week, Superintendent Catherine Truitt shared that Alexander County outperformed all other schools in the Northwest Region from Beginning of the Year to Middle of the Year K-3 Reading Assessments. In addition, Alexander County students were fourth highest in proficiency and tied for third highest in…
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