Snow and ice brings school, govt. closures
Following closures on Monday, January 17, 2022, for Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, Alexander County Schools were closed for students on Tuesday, January 18, due to snow and ice from the winter storm over the weekend. Staff had a virtual workday Tuesday, said Alisha Cloer, Associate Superintendent. Schools operated remotely for students and staff on…
Read MoreEllon C. Gainey
Ellon C. Gainey, 59, of Smyrna, Georgia, passed away January 19, 2022, in Georgia. He was born on December 13, 1962, in Cornwall, New York, the son of LaVoun Gainey Perdue of Alabama and Ellis Perdue (Deborah) of Georgia. He was a US Army veteran and had worked for the Children’s Hospital until he became…
Read MoreStanley “Prune” Alphonso Avery
Stanley “Prune” Alphonso Avery, 72, of Statesville, departed this life on January 19, 2022, at his home. He was born on January 10, 1950, in Rowan County, to the late Robert Avery and Willie Ett Griffin Darty. Stanley is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Alice Faye Green Avery; his stepfather, Archie Darty;…
Read MoreRachel Louise Beckham Edwards
Rachel Louise Beckham Edwards, 93, of Statesville, passed away January 18, 2022, after a brief illness at Gordon Hospice House. Rachel was born April 24, 1928, in Iredell County, to the late Garland Sharpe Beckham and Mary Summers Beckham. She was a member of Midway UMC. Survivors include a son, David Edwards of Harmony; two…
Read MoreMartha Miller Mecimore
Martha Miller Mecimore, 65, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Martha was born on July 28, 1956, in Alexander County, to the late Wade Miller and Glennie St.Clair Miller. Martha was a faithful member of Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting in which she made many baby…
Read MorePublic schools closed for students Jan. 18
Alexander County Schools will be closed for students on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Staff will have a virtual workday, said Alisha Cloer, Associate Superintendent.
Read MoreAnn Eugenia Carlton
Ann Eugenia Carlton, 62, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, at Novant Health Presbyterian Hospital. Ann was born on Thursday, June 4, 1959, in Catawba County, to the late Walter Davie Carlton and Ruth Frankie Hollar Carlton. Ann was of the Christian faith. Those left to cherish the memory of Ann include…
Read MoreLarry Gray Connolly
Larry Gray Connolly, 83, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2022, at his home. Larry was born October 16, 1938, in Alexander County, to the late Walter Watt Connolly and Stella Gregory Connolly. Larry was a member of Rocky Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Saleta Mason Connolly of the home; two…
Read MoreMLK program rescheduled
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., program, planned by the Alexander County NAACP, has been rescheduled for Wednesday morning, Jan. 19, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. on WACB AM 860 Radio, due to the weather and road conditions.
Read MoreCVCC closed Jan. 18
Due to inclement weather all CVCC campuses will be closed on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. All day and evening classes and activities are cancelled, stated Cody S. Dalton, CVCC’s Public Information Officer.
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