West Alexander Middle continues “National School to Watch” rating
By ANGELA FARR KING There is a banner proudly displayed above the walkway to the entrance of West Alexander Middle School in Alexander County. The North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education (NCMLE) has named West Alexander Middle School as one of the “Schools to Watch” in the nation. On their website, the NCMLE…
Read MoreAlexander’s plan for its $7,200,000 of ARP funds
By ANGELA FARR KING In an effort to offer some financial relief due to economic losses as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the federal government has awarded Alexander County 7.2 million dollars. Half of that money has been received and the other half will come later this year. So, what is the plan for…
Read MoreJordan Blake Looney
Jordan Blake Looney, 24, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. He was born on July 11, 1997, in Iredell County, to Matthew and Tonya Looney. Jordan graduated from Statesville High in 2015 and worked in the recycling field at Resources Material Handling. In addition to his parents, those left to cherish the memories…
Read MoreRebecca Lee Jenkins
Rebecca Lee Jenkins, of Taylorsville, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at her residence. Rebecca was born on November 14, 1987, in McDowell County, to Rusty Jenkins and the late Tina Watkins McMahan. Rebecca was known as a faithful and loving person who had a great sense of humor. She was also known to have…
Read MorePatrick Richard Teague
Patrick Richard Teague, 57, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, in Burke County. Patrick was born on Tuesday, March 17, 1964, to Bob Teague and the late Billie Jean Huffman Walker. Patrick attended Freedom Independent Baptist Church. Patrick was employed at Designmaster Furniture as an upholster for 28 years. Those left to cherish the…
Read MoreFood, clothing, blankets to be provided Feb. 19
Light Ministries at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church will be providing the homeless and any families in need in the Alexander County area with things such as: hot meals, non-perishable food items, clothing and shoes, blankets, and personal hygiene products this Saturday, February 19, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., at 957 Mobile Cafe (54…
Read MoreEvelyn Martha Bellew
Heaven gained another angel, infant Evelyn Martha Bellew, on Monday, February 14, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of Garren Bellew and Rose Thompson Bellew. She was preceded in death by a sister, Luna Bellew. In addition to her parents, survivors include a sister, Rachel Bellew of the home; paternal grandparents, Scott…
Read MoreFreddie McKeithan
Freddie McKeithan, 77, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at his home. Freddie was born December 1, 1944, in Richmond County, to the late James and Mary Eastling McKeithan. He worked for several years at Ideal Frame in the frame department. He was a member of St. John Baptist Church, where he…
Read MoreRicky H. Southard
Ricky H. Southard, 66, of Hiddenite, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Ricky was born August 14, 1955, in Caldwell County, the son of the late Shirley Hampton Southard and Bernice Carrigan Southard. He worked in the furniture industry for Clayton Marcus and later with Kincaid Furniture. He was…
Read MoreKimberly Ann Parsons
Kimberly Ann Parsons, 57, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Kimberly was born on Thursday, November 12, 1964, in Caldwell County, to the late Bobby Ray Smith and Anna Lee Phillips Smith. Kimberly formally worked at Friendship Furniture as a sewer. Those left to cherish the memories…
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