Smoke detectors available in Taylorsville Fire District
By MICAH HENRY The Taylorsville/Central Alexander Fire Department is hoping to help local residents be safer in their homes by providing smoke detectors at no cost, thanks to a state grant. “We are excited to announce a new initiative with a partnership between our department and the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal,” said…
Read MoreBoard of Education votes to make face masks optional
By ANGELA FARR KING On February 17, Governor Roy Cooper provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 metrics and trends, saying that “as North Carolina’s COVID-19 metrics continue to move in the right direction and with vaccines widely available, schools and local governments are encouraged to end their mask mandates.” After this update from the…
Read MoreMichael Paul “Mike” Jordan
Michael Paul “Mike” Jordan, 62, of Asheboro, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at his home. Mr. Jordan was born on March 20, 1959, in Kannapolis, to Paul Curtis and Linda Harrington Jordan. He retired, after 23 years of service, from the U.S. Postal Service as a Rural Postal Carrier in Greensboro. Mike loved…
Read MoreJohn Stanley Tolbert
John Stanley Tolbert, 93, of Hickory, passed away February 22, 2022, at Carolina Caring. Born November 25, 1928, in Caldwell County, he was the son of the late Jarvis Coley and Bergie Bush Tolbert. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Patricia Yates Tolbert; brother, Harold…
Read MoreMarjorie Lucille “Luci” Warren Patterson
Marjorie Lucille “Luci” Warren Patterson, 88, of Hiddenite, had a peaceful passing to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at her home. She was born June 18, 1933, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Jennings Bryan Warren and Lessie Mae Lambert Warren. She was of the Baptist faith. She and…
Read MoreClara Barker Little
Clara Barker Little was born on March 19, 1931, in Taylorsville, to the late Cecil and Hattie Hines Barker. She transitioned from this life on Monday, February 21, 2022, after an extended illness. Clara was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. She loved making crafts, flower gardening, music, and preparing family dinners. Clara worked…
Read MoreBoard of Elections approves One-Stop Early Voting plan
The Alexander County Board of Elections met during a public meeting on February 15 to discuss and adopt a one-stop early voting plan for the May 17 Primary Election, said Patrick Wike, Alexander County Board of Elections Director. The five member bi-partisan board unanimously adopted a plan to operate one early voting site, the Alexander…
Read MoreWilliam Huey Jones
William Huey Jones, 84, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 27, 1937, in Catawba County, to the late Jasper H. Jones and Martha Davis Jones. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Teague and two brothers, Clarence Davis…
Read MoreJames Varney Wyatt
James Varney Wyatt, 78, of Wilkes County, passed away on February 19, 2022, at his home. James was a logger and a poultry farmer. James was married to Sally Michael Wyatt of the home. Arrangements are unavailable at this time. Chapman Funeral Home is serving the Wyatt Family.
Read MoreCarolyn Mary Horton Fox
Carolyn Mary Horton Fox, 79, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Trinity Village. She was born on May 15, 1942, in Cherokee County, to the late Ralph and Lassie Truelove Horton. Mrs. Fox loved the Lord and enjoyed serving the Lord at Bethlehem Baptist Church, where she was…
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