Man leads officers on chase, ends with crash into jail
A Stony Point man faces several charges after a vehicle chase which ended in a crash — into the Alexander County Jail. On Saturday, September 11, 2021, at approximately 6:30 p.m., numerous calls came into Alexander County Communications in reference to a careless and reckless driver who was traveling through fences and yards in the…
Read More40th Annual Hiddenite Celebration cancelled
The Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center has cancelled the 40th Annual Celebration of the Arts in the interest, safety, and welfare of the public and with recommendation of the Alexander County Covid-19 Team. The festival usually takes place the fourth Saturday in September each year. “We look forward to Celebration of the Arts on September…
Read MoreSteve Riddle
Steve Riddle met Jesus His Savior on Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was born July 17, 1942, in Monroe, Michigan, to the Rev. Crystle Henry (C.H.) Riddle and Elizabeth Dekalaita Riddle. Steve served in the Army and owned a Shell station and several car lots. He also owned Riddle Real Estate. He was of the…
Read MoreRuby Ethel Bowman Fox Warren
Ruby Ethel Bowman Fox Warren, 87, passed away at her home in Taylorsville on Sunday, September 12, 2021, after a period of declining health. She was born June 13, 1934, to the late McCree and Grace Honeycutt Bowman. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church but recently started attending Mountain Ridge Baptist Church with…
Read MoreCheryl K. Stewart “Cherie”
Cheryl K. Stewart “Cherie” of Burlington, formerly of Anchors Landing in Granite Falls, passed away September 10, 2021, after fighting breast cancer for five years. Cherie was born September 6, 1944, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She was a lifelong Lutheran, last belonging to Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church in Bethlehem. She also enjoyed her time as…
Read MoreRonnie David Little, Jr.
Ronnie David Little, Jr., 73, of Hamer, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021, at his home. Ronnie was born May 23, 1948, in Catawba County, the son of the late R. D. “Bud” Little and Ada Millsaps Little. He was a US Army veteran, worked in the furniture industry, and was of…
Read MoreRachel Adams Harris
Rachel Adams Harris traded in her modest earthly treasures for a mansion on Friday, September 10, 2021, at 6:17 p.m. surrounded by her family. Rachel was born on July 25, 1937, the third child of Lindsay Adams and Queen Barnes Adams. On November 25, 1957, she married Glenn Harris, who preceded her in death on…
Read MoreHal Lowe St. Clair
Hal Lowe St. Clair, 64, passed away at his home on Friday, September 10, 2021, after a short illness. He was born to Joyce Lowe St. Clair and the late Howard F. St. Clair on January 25, 1957. During his working career, he upholstered for several different furniture companies in Alexander County and did odd…
Read MoreCOVID-19 UPDATE, Sept. 9
Alexander County Government released the following Code Red message Sept. 9, 2021: “We would like to share some regional hospital data and educational information about COVID-19. “Of the three area hospitals that are reporting data, approximately 35 percent of all patients have COVID-19 and associated complications. Almost 25 percent of those hospitalized with…
Read MoreBarbara B. Warren
Barbara B. Warren, 74, of Hiddenite, went home to be with her gracious Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 9, 2021, after several years of declining health. Barbara was born on July 2, 1947, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Worth V. and Virginia Keever Barrow. She was employed for 20 years at…
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