Mary Harrington Milstead
Mary Harrington Milstead, 92, of Taylorsville, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at her home. Mary was born July 4, 1929, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Clay Harrington and Mammie Kerley Harrington. She was a homemaker and a member of Three Forks Baptist Church. MaMaw was known for…
Read MoreW. Brian Millsaps
W. Brian Millsaps, 31, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Catawba Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Brian was born September 15, 1989, in Catawba County, the son of William Bradley Millsaps and Sandra (Sandy) Barnes Millsaps. He worked for Shur-Tape and was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed farming…
Read MoreMary Marie Fox
Mary Marie Fox, 89, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at her home. She was born June 10, 1932, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late William Pinkey McLelland and Natis Ann Matheson McLelland. She had retired from Carolina Glove, where she worked for 50+ years. She was a lifetime member…
Read More9-11-01 Remembrance event planned
A 20th Year Observance of 9/11, the September 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, are planned, sponsored by Chuck and Allison Houchins, in conjunction with the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center. The plans involve an interactive 20th Anniversary of 9/11, memorial open to the public at the Ballpark at the Hiddenite Arts &…
Read MoreTown Council hears staffing shortage in Police Dept.
By MICAH HENRY The Taylorsville Town Council met for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Town Hall. Mayor George Holleman called the meeting to order and read from Psalm 121. He named several local citizens who had passed away recently: Don Brown, Dale Reese, Nelson Boston, Marvin Gregory, Frank Herndon, and…
Read MoreCOVID-19 death toll reaches 99
Local health leaders recommend against mass gatherings The Alexander County Government released the latest pandemic information with the following COVID-19 update on Tuesday, Sept. 7: In Alexander County, there have been 5,507 total cases to date, with 445 cases in the last 14 days and 235 cases in the last 7 days. Sadly, there have…
Read MoreRuth Childers Barnette
Ruth Childers Barnette, 94, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at her home. Ruth was born May 31, 1927, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Spurgeon Childers and Nell Bentley Childers. She had worked for Lewitte’s Furniture and was a member of Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church in Iredell County.…
Read MoreLiam Leon Teague
God needed another child to grace his kingdom so He called infant Liam Leon Teague on Monday, September 7, 2021, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born September 6, 2021, in Catawba County, the son of Shana Elyse Teague. Although on this earth for a short time, Liam was loved and he was a…
Read MoreVertical Night Challenge race is cancelled
Unfortunately, the 2021 Vertical Night Challenge trail race has been cancelled due to rising cases of COVID-19 in our area. Alexander County staff apologizes for the inconvenience, but wants to ensure the health and safety of the runners. Those who have already registered have several options: free admission to the Run for the Dogs trail…
Read MoreRobin’s Run postponed to April
Due to the increasing numbers of the COVID-19 virus, the Board of Directors of The Robin’s Run Foundation, Inc., have decided to postpone Robin’s Run X (again) until April 2, 2022. “We feel that the conditions currently do not present a safe environment for such a large gathering. We hope at that time conditions will…
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