Burn ban lifted statewide
The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning effective at 12:00 noon on Monday, December 13, 2021, for the following counties in North Carolina: Alamance, Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Durham, Forsyth, Granville, Guilford, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Orange, Person, Polk, Randolph, Rockingham, Rowan, Stokes, Surry,…
Read MoreDanny Alvin Sipe, Sr.
Danny Alvin Sipe, Sr. went to meet his wife in Heaven on December 11, 2021. Danny was born on January 2, 1943, in Catawba County. He was the son of the late Alvin O. Sipe and his mother, Icie Diew Sipe. He served with honor in the U.S. Air Force and received several commendations. He…
Read MoreJimmie Lee McClain
Jimmie Lee McClain, 85, of Hiddenite, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, at Presbyterian Hospital after an extended illness. He was born on June 3, 1936, in Iredell County, to the late B. Grier and Doshia Parker McClain. He attended Happy Plains School. He was a master tree trimmer and lawnmower mechanic and retired from…
Read MoreHilda Susan Simmons Seter
Hilda Susan Simmons Seter, 73, of Conover, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, at her residence. Born January 25, 1948, in Alexander County, she was the daughter of the late Dewey Lawrence Simmons and Lenabelle Cline Simmons. Hilda worked for Clayton Marcus for many years. In addition to her parents, Hilda was preceded in…
Read MoreMary Ellen Porch Partin
Mary Ellen Porch Partin, 85, passed away at Valley Nursing Center on Friday, December 10, 2021. She was born on March 6, 1936, in Alexander County, to the late John and Amanda Porch. During her working career, she worked at several different furniture plants and finished her career at Taylor King. Mrs. Partin was a…
Read MoreBurley Cranford Sweet
Burley Cranford Sweet, 79, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Burley was born September 23, 1942, in Alexander County, the son of the late William Lloyd Sweet and Minnie Starnes Sweet. He was a loyal employee of Alexander Trucking for over 40 years and a member of…
Read MoreJuanita Bowman Stafford
Juanita Bowman Stafford, 91, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, at Catawba Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Juanita was born March 21, 1930, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Malloy Gustus Bowman and Mamie Steele Bowman. She retired from Vanguard Furniture after 30-plus years and was a member…
Read MoreCelebrating 100th year as The Taylorsville Times
Dec. 8, 2021 Over 5,200 weeks — and as many weekly editions — have passed since two Lincolnton men, Jonathan M. and J.W. Mullen, purchased The Mountain Scout newspaper here and renamed it The Taylorsville Times in the latter half of 1921. This week, The Times brings you a peek into that century of Times’…
Read MoreWater conservation is urged, Taylorsville area in drought
Taylorsville residents and businesses are being urged to reduce their water usage as the dry period has placed the town in the beginnings of a drought condition. In his Public Works report to the Taylorsville Town Council on December 7, 2021, Town Public Utilities Manager Aaron Wike noted the state had sent notice that parts…
Read MoreHiddenite Fire Chief to step down
HIDDENITE FIRE CHIEF TO STEP DOWN — Hiddenite Fire Department held their Annual Meeting on December 6, 2021. At the meeting, Tim Keever (shown above right) announced he would step down as Chief effective January 1, 2022, after 16 years leading the department. The new Chief will be Scott Mitchell (above left). The department also…
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