Samuel James Zachary
Samuel James Zachary, 94, a long-time resident of Taylorsville, died surrounded by his family at his home in the Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community in Winston-Salem on Friday, March 18, 2022. Sam was born May 15, 1927, in Elkin, to the late Christine Tatum and Lawrence Pugh Zachary. He graduated from Taylorsville High School…
Read MoreVirginia Dare Inscore Edwards
Virginia Dare Inscore Edwards, 95, of Taylorsville, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022, at her home after an extended illness. Virginia Dare was born August 16, 1926, to the late Gordon William Inscore and Geneva Shew Inscore. She was a member of Cochran Street Baptist Church, Statesville. Virginia Dare worked at Rental Uniform. Survivors include…
Read MorePair arrested after leading chase
Two Taylorsville residents are facing charges after running their vehicle through a highway checkpoint and attempting to elude officers. On Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at approximately 10:00 p.m., a traffic checkpoint was being conducted by Alexander County Sheriff’s Office at the intersection of Millersville Road and County Home Road. A vehicle approached the checkpoint but…
Read MoreBusiness Association announces 2022 plans
By MICAH HENRY The Taylorsville Business Association met recently and has begun to reconnoiter and reestablish itself following setbacks during the COVID pandemic. TBA formed and adopted by laws in 2018, growing quickly to include a few dozen members before the pandemic. “We wanted to reestablish the TBA and the role it should play in…
Read MoreTruist, former BB&T Bank, closing Taylorsville branch
By MICAH HENRY At high noon on Tuesday, March 29, the Taylorsville branch of Truist (formerly BB&T Bank) at 21 Main Avenue Drive will close and be consolidated into a Catawba County branch. A sign on the door of the Taylorsville branch announces the closure date and time and refers clients to visit the Conover…
Read MoreStrict biosecurity urged for poultry
Recommendations include keeping birds indoors, if possible State Veterinarian Dr. Mike Martin has extended his strong recommendation to poultry owners to continue strict biosecurity measures due to the threat of High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI). These recommendations include keeping birds enclosed/indoors, if possible. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, along with the United…
Read MoreLarry Hugh Bolick
Larry Hugh Bolick, 77, of Bethlehem, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus surrounded by his family on Friday, March 18, 2022, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. The baby of nine children, he was the son of the late Carl Wilson and Mary Lou Hall Bolick of Bethlehem. In addition to his parents,…
Read MoreBrenda Sue Isenhour Schronce
Brenda Sue Isenhour Schronce, 76, of Claremont, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born November 18, 1945, in Catawba County, the daughter of the late Fred Franklin Isenhour and Fannie Elizabeth Goble Isenhour. She was a member of Mathis Chapel Baptist Church and employed in the furniture industry…
Read MoreGlenn Leslie Mays
Glenn Leslie Mays, 78, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at his home. Glenn was born on January 15, 1944, in Catawba County at Frye Hospital, the son of the late Blake Leslie Mays and Ruth Jenkins Mays. Glenn was a US Army veteran, where he served with the military newspaper,…
Read MoreBrenda Queen Reese
Brenda Queen Reese, 76, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022, at her home. Brenda was born October 28, 1945, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Clyde M. Queen and Betty Mae Campbell Queen. She worked as office manager for Ideal Frame and was a truck driver with her husband for…
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