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March 28, 2024

County Commissioners plan special closed session March 21

The Alexander County Board of Commissioners is planning a special called closed session meeting on Thursday, March 21, at 6:00 p.m. in the Administration Building lower level conference room pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5 & 6) to discuss contractual and personnel issues. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the naming of an Interim County…

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Suspect arrested in larceny at Bethlehem business

A suspect has been identified and arrested following a break-in at a Bethlehem business, according to Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell. On March 18, 2024, Ace Hardware in Bethlehem reported a break in and larceny of lawn care equipment. During the investigation, Dustin Mark Bryson, age 40, was developed as a suspect through the Flock…

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The Times plans “Local Lens” Readers’ Photo of the Week

The Taylorsville Times will begin a Photo of the Week feature each week in the newspaper, with the help of local readers. “Local Lens: Readers’ Photo of the Week” will feature one picture of local interest in each issue, submitted by a reader. People (with their permission) shown in their daily activities or special events,…

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Peggy Joyce Benfield Davis

Peggy Joyce Benfield Davis, 89, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at her residence. Born in Catawba County on August 4, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Fred William and Grace Glenn Benfield. She had a love for people and enjoyed doing for others. Family was very important to…

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Leon Charles Hubbard (Hub)

Leon Charles Hubbard (Hub), 71, passed Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at his home in Alexander County. He was born to the late James and Lois Ingram Hubbard on Saturday, November 15, 1952, in Iredell County. During his working career, he was a chemical plant supervisor for 37 years and delivered parts for Advanced Auto. Mr.…

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Donald A. Woodward

Donald A. Woodward, 81, of Hiddenite, went home to his heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, after an extended illness. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Chapman Funeral Home is serving the Woodward Family.

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Mary Catherine Ratliff

Mary Catherine Ratliff, 63, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Mary was born November 22, 1960, in Russell County, Virginia, the daughter of the late Samuel Joseph Wallace and Mildred Ann Harrison Wallace. Mary worked in fast food for the majority of her working career. She was…

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Town Manager sought, Wike to return to Public Works role

By MICAH HENRY The Taylorsville Town Council is seeking an interim Town Manager, following the recent decision of Town Manager Aaron Wike to return to his position as Public Works Director for the town. Wike has officially held the Town Manager position since October 3, 2023, after having first been appointed as the interim Town…

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Angela “Angie” Renae Fowler

Angela “Angie” Renae Fowler, 56, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at her home in Alexander County. She was born on Monday, December 18, 1967, to the late Samuel and Jacqueline Hunt Fowler in Alexander County. Ms. Fowler worked in the furniture industry and was a member of Millersville Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing,…

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