Free Concert Aug. 13
Folks can head over to the Alexander County Courthouse Friday, evening, August 13, 2021, 7-9 p.m., to see the Shake Down Band at the FINAL Summer on the Square Concert! Food trucks expected to be on site. Fueled Streetside Coffee will open back up today from 6-9 p.m. for the cruise in & band…
Read MoreAda Lillian Hayes Icenhour Estep
Ada Lillian Hayes Icenhour Estep, 82, of Stony Point, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born June 11, 1939, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Henry Hayes and Virginia Draughn Hayes. She had worked as a secretary for the Alexander County Chamber of Commerce and…
Read MoreLt. Col. William “Bill” Jay Gwaltney, USMC (ret)
Lt. Col. William “Bill” Jay Gwaltney, USMC (ret), 93, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Bill was born on June 18, 1928, in Hiddenite, to Jeff Wingate and Elizabeth Gwaltney. He joined the US Marine Corps, serving during WWII, Korean Conflict, and Vietnam, obtaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, and retiring in 1985. He was…
Read MorePlane comes down in field
By MICAH HENRY A rough landing on Monday, August 9, caused damage to an airplane in the Hiddenite area, according to authorities. Sgt. S.D. Martin of the N.C. State Highway Patrol noted his agency received a call about 1:54 p.m. to respond to the incident, which occurred in a soybean field at 3489 Sulphur Springs…
Read MoreVietnam Veterans honored in ceremony
Vietnam Veterans from Alexander County were honored at a ceremony on August 2, 2021, which is the 57th anniversary of the Gulf of Tonkin incident that many believe started the Vietnam War. The ceremony, which began with a delicious buffet breakfast for all veterans in attendance, was held at the DAV Chapter 84 building…
Read MoreJimmy Dean Pearson
Jimmy Dean Pearson, 70, of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at his home. Jimmy was born February 1, 1951, in Alexander County, the son of the late Romie Spencer Pearson and Alba Elizabeth Johnson Pearson. He had worked for Lewittes, but was working at the Statesville Auto Auction prior to his…
Read MoreBetty Ross Elder Woodard
Betty Ross Elder Woodard, 85, of Boiling Springs, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, August 9, 2021, at Upstate Community Hospice House. She was a native of Alexander County and wife of William “Bill” Carol Woodard and daughter of the late D.B. and Lillian Teague Elder. Betty was a secretary/receptionist for many years…
Read MoreOver 200 new COVID cases in past 2 weeks
Alexander County Government announced the following COVID-19 update on Monday, August 9, 2021, via a Code RED automated phone call: “Alexander County has a total of 4,728 cases, with 202 cases in the last 14 days and 127 cases in the last 7 days. Sadly, there have now been 88 deaths associated with the…
Read MoreSchool Board to meet August 10
The next regular monthly meeting of the Alexander County Board of Education is scheduled for Tuesday, August 10, 2021, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Board of Education Office, 700 Liledoun Road, Taylorsville, NC. Attendance will be in accordance with social distancing guidelines and masks are suggested. A link for viewing the meeting live will…
Read MoreCourthouse A/C repairs slated for Aug. 10
Repairs to the air conditioning system at the Alexander County Courthouse are scheduled for Tuesday, August 10, 2021, beginning at approximately 7:30 a.m. The repair is expected to be complete within five hours. No court is scheduled for the day; however, the Clerk of Court Office will still have regular hours, 8 a.m. – 5…
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