Minnie Mae (Biddy) Rodgers
Minnie Mae (Biddy) Rodgers, 96, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 6, 2022, in Fernandina Beach, Florida. She was born on March 6, 1925, in Charlotte, the daughter of Ollie and Mae Biddy. Mrs. Rodgers was preceded in death by her husband, Frank (after 50 plus years of marriage); her son, Leslie;…
Read MoreWilliam Arnold Epley
William Arnold Epley, 51, of the Bethlehem Community, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by family and friends, on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Frye Regional Medical Center. William was born November 20, 1970, in Cumberland County, the son of William Epley and Mary “Elaine” MacDonald. He was a man that enjoyed working with his hands and…
Read MoreGeorgia Lee Dula
Georgia Lee Dula, age 94, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, in Iredell County. Georgia was born on Sunday, September 18, 1927, in Alexander County, to the late John Carl Newland and Maude Julia Lackey Newland. Georgia was a member of Love and Unity Resurrection Church. She loved to cook, sew, and garden, but…
Read MoreWilkes Co. moonshiner pleads guilty in Federal court
Four Other Co-conspirators Have Already Pleaded Guilty to Federal Charges CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Clifton Ray Anderson, Jr., 47, of Boomer, N.C., appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge David S. Cayer today (Feb. 4, 2022) and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States of excise taxes on distilled liquor and to violate the laws of…
Read MoreAlice “Sis” H. Bowman
Alice “Sis” H. Bowman, 87, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born August 22, 1934, in Catawba County, the daughter of the late James Allen Houston and Lilly Christine Stafford Houston. She was a homemaker and a member of Friendship Lutheran Church. She enjoyed gardening…
Read MoreGary David “Butch” Sherrill
Gary David “Butch” Sherrill, 80, of Stony Point, passed away February 4, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 28, 1941, in Iredell County, to the late David Norris “Jack” Sherrill and Ruby Vergene Adams Sherrill. He was a salesman and was of the Methodist faith. In addition to his parents, he…
Read MoreTeen arrested for home break-in, drugs
A Taylorsville teen is accused of breaking into a local home and possession of drugs, according to a press release from the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Chris Bowman stated that on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, a call came into Alexander County Communications in reference to a possible Breaking and Entering that had occurred at…
Read MoreCynthia “Cindy” Kaye Wyatt
Cynthia “Cindy” Kaye Wyatt, 59, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Cindy was born on Tuesday, September 18, 1962, in Alexander County, to the late Walter William Melton and Barbara Jean Price Melton. Cindy worked for Walmart as a claim director. She was a strong person. She loved…
Read MoreSheriff commends officers, telecommunicators after chase
By ANGELA FARR KING Friday, December 17, 2021, was a dangerous night for the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office and the Taylorsville Police Department. At approximately 2:30 a.m., officers were led on a chase by Tony Timothy Martin, who was driving a blue Ford Explorer at a high speed through the Town of Taylorsville. After the…
Read MoreTown Ordinance allows Residential Zoning in homes located in Business Districts
By ANGELA FARR KING The Tuesday, February 1, 2022, Town Council meeting was opened with prayer by Council member Jack Simms followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The first item on the agenda was a presentation of commendations by Sheriff Chris Bowman to two Taylorsville Police Officers. Patrolmen Joesph De La Riva and Daniel Beal…
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