Suspect in police chase crashes in park Jan. 5
Local law enforcement officers were involved in a chase with a suspect in a stolen vehicle on the evening of Wednesday, January 5, 2022, which spanned two counties. Alexander County officers were notified of a suspect who had stolen a vehicle and was traveling on Liledoun Road on the evening of January 5 about 7:19…
Read MoreBarbara Jean Moose
Barbara Jean Moose, 82, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at her home. Barbara was born on April 22, 1939, in Hutchinson, Minnesota, the daughter of the late Conrad Ned Bitzer and Emma Hagele Bitzer. She worked for many years for Family Dollar and also was a teacher’s assistant in the Alexander…
Read MoreSnow visits Alexander Co.
SNOW FELL ON HIGH ELEVATIONS IN ALEXANDER OVER WEEKEND — A fast moving storm front brought not only thunderstorms to the region Sunday night, Jan. 2, 2022, but also ushered in a blast of cold air that brought rain, sleet, and snow to the area. High elevations in Alexander, like Moore Mountain Road near the…
Read MoreTown Council considers burning question
By ANGELA FARR KING On Tuesday, January 4, 2022, the Taylorsville Town Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting. Mayor George Holleman opened the meeting with a devotion and prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The main item on the agenda was the consideration of changes to the current Section 91 Fire Prevention Ordinance…
Read MoreDaniel Mark McLaury
Daniel Mark McLaury, 62, passed away on January 4, 2022, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Dan was born on February 8, 1959, and grew up in Hiddenite. He was a graduate of Alexander Central High School, where he was an active member of the Cougar Band. One of Dan’s defining characteristics was best described by his senior…
Read MoreBrandy Renee Hubbard Redmon
Brandy Renee Hubbard Redmon, 41, of Statesville, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 3, 2022. Brandy was born on April 24, 1980, in Iredell County, to Randy Allen Hubbard of Granite Falls and the late Tammy Renee Hubbard. She was a member of Stony Point Baptist Church and was a CNA. Those left to cherish…
Read MoreGraceteen Pearl Childers
Graceteen Pearl Childers, 89, of Taylorsville, passed away on January 2, 2022, at Wilkes Health and Rehabilitation. Graceteen was born on May 10, 1932, to the late Herman Parks Wallace and Mozelle Francis Wallace. During her career, Graceteen was a cutter at Paladin. She was a member at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Those left to…
Read MorePhyllis Ann Ingram Deal
Phyllis Ann Ingram Deal, 72, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Valley Nursing Center. She was born on June 23, 1949, the daughter of the late George Haskel and Edith Margaret Sawyer Ingram. During her career, Phyllis worked at Lewittes, Hickory Springs, and as a CNA caregiver. She was a…
Read MoreAlexander’s unemployment rate 2.8 percent in Nov.
The most recent county data on employment from the N.C. Dept. of Commerce shows that Alexander County’s unemployment rate was just 2.8 percent during November 2020. Alexander had a labor force estimated at 18,188 persons and 510 people unemployed during that month. Compared to rates from one month and one year earlier, Alexander had dropped…
Read MoreMack Randall Hefner, Sr.
Mack Randall Hefner, Sr., 80, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 31, 2021, at his residence. He was born on April 25, 1941, the son of the late Mary “Viola” Hefner Pennell. Mack was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church and worked for Hefner Landscaping with his son, Randy. He had a special…
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