Rick Childers
Rick Childers, 66, of Taylorsville, met his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family. Rick was born May 1, 1955, in Alexander County, the son of the late Ceph Childers and Cloice Childers Childers. He worked for Comm-Scope for 30 years and was a member of Bethel…
Read MoreReaders’ Choice: Surveys accepted until Sept. 6
The Alexander County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and The Taylorsville Times are partnering again this year to promote local businesses through the 8th Annual Alexander County Readers’ Choice Awards. “Share your favorite Alexander County business by casting your vote for the Reader’s Choice Awards,” urged Connie Kincaid, EDC Business Development Manager. Please take the survey…
Read MoreGovernor provides update on pandemic
On Wednesday, August 18, 2021, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 key metrics and trends. A representative from Live Nation Entertainment, Jeannine Beson, joined to share information on the company’s updated vaccination policies for concerts in North…
Read MoreAug. 17 tornado confirmed EF1 rating
Updated Aug. 19, 2021, 2:24 p.m. The National Weather Service of Greenville-Spartanburg, SC, issued three Tornado Warnings for Alexander County, with confirmed touchdown of one in the eastern area of the county, on Tuesday, August 17. Other than minor power outages and trees blocking roadways on Lentz Road, Vashti Fire Dept. Road, and a tree…
Read MoreAlex. native is new director of NJ’s largest municipal library system
Jersey City, NJ — Mayor Steven M. Fulop joins the Board of Directors of the Jersey City Free Public Library (JCFPL) to announce the appointment of Terry B. Hill to the role of Jersey City Library Director effective September 20, according to a press release. Hill is from Taylorsville and graduated from ACHS in 1993.…
Read MoreJohn David Fox
John David Fox, 57, of Hiddenite, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born February 14, 1964, the son of Beth Barnes Fox and the late J.C. Fox of Stony Point. He was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. Those left to cherish and honor his memory include…
Read MoreBillie Grace Davis Kerley
Billie Grace Davis Kerley, 93, of Hiddenite, passed peacefully to her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Trinity Ridge. Billie was born March 9, 1928, in Wilkes County, the daughter of the late Lewis Davis and Martha Jane Mitchell Davis. She had worked for Craftmaster Furniture. Following retirement,…
Read MoreMatthew A. Homminga
Matthew A. Homminga, 27, of Killeen, Texas, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Viss Family Funeral Home, 1614 S. FM 116, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 with a graveside service following at Central Texas State…
Read MoreMartha Joel Childers Hammer
Martha Joel Childers Hammer, 67, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 16, 2021, at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was born November 2, 1953, to the late Hub and Pauline Goble Childers. Martha was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and loved God along with her church. During her working career, she worked at the Alexander…
Read MoreEd Cooper
Ed Cooper, 75, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family. Ed was born April 23, 1946, in the Poplar Community of Mitchell County, the son of the late Carl and Dora Bryant Cooper. Ed was a graduate of Tipton Hill High School in Mitchell County and…
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