Rodney Dwayne “Wayne” Stansel
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Rodney Dwayne “Wayne” Stansel of Smithfield, Virginia. Just 54 years old, Wayne passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2021, in his home. He loved his family and friends fiercely, leaving this world a warrior and a hero. Wayne was born on April 26, 1967,…
Read MoreChristmas at Lucas Mansion set Dec. 2-3
On Thursday, December 2, and Friday, December 3, 2021, the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center will host their annual Christmas at the Lucas Mansion Holiday Open House from 6p.m. until 8p.m. both evenings The Mansion is located at 316 Hiddenite Church Road in Hiddenite. Christmas tours will open to the public on Saturday, December 4.…
Read MoreN.C. UNDER BURN BAN
Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective at 5 p.m. today until further notice. “It is fall wildfire season in North Carolina, and we are seeing wildfire activity increase due to dry conditions,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve…
Read MoreACHS, SSC plan remote day due to water line break
Alexander Central High School and the Student Success Center will operate remotely Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, due to a broken water line behind the auditorium. All other schools will operate in person, according to ACS Public Information Officer Renee Meade.
Read MoreDavid Eugene Baity
David Eugene Baity, 65, of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 29, 2021, at his home. He was born May 1, 1956, in Alexander County, to the late Walter Baity and Ethel Clementine Revais Baity. He worked in construction and was a welder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by…
Read MoreFrances Ruth Sigmon
Frances Ruth Sigmon, 78, passed away on November 28, 2021, at Davis Regional Medical Center in Iredell County. Frances was the daughter of the late Ranson Cletus Lynn and Donnie Mae Lynn. She worked in meat processing for Pierre Foods. She was of the Christian faith. During her life, she enjoyed dancing, writing poems, watching…
Read MoreLonnie Eugene Vickers
Lonnie Eugene Vickers, age 67, of Hickory, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021, at his home. Lonnie was born November 29, 1953, in Wilkes County, the son of the late Bill Vickers and Katie Marie Parsons Vickers. He attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Wilkesboro as a youth. Including his parents, he was preceded…
Read MoreGeraldine “Gerri” Combs Benfield
Geraldine “Gerri” Combs Benfield, 82, of Stony Point, passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2021, at her residence. Gerri was born on May 15, 1939, in Alexander County, to the late Roy Lester Combs and Lottie Victoria Head Combs. She attended South River UMC and Christ Gospel Church of Alexander County. In addition to her…
Read MoreSteven “Stevie” Mark Gilliam
Steven “Stevie” Mark Gilliam, 61, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Amorem Hospice Care in Hudson. Steven was born June 21, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Robert Lee Gilliam and Cora Roberson Gilliam. He worked for Freightliner, in Cleveland, for 26 plus years. He was of the…
Read MoreOffice holiday closings listed
The Alexander County Landfill will be closed Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Landfill and Convenience Centers will return to regular schedule on Friday, Nov. 26. Alexander County offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Friday, Nov. 25 and 26. Taylorsville Town Hall will be closed Thanksgiving Day and Friday, Nov.…
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