Face masks optional indoors at schools, required on buses
A Special Called Meeting of the Alexander County Board of Education was held Monday, August 2, 2021, at the Board of Education Office. Alexander County Board of Education members voted six to one to make masks optional for students and staff indoors as they return to school this fall. Member Matt Cooksey was the dissenting…
Read MoreReaders’ Choice voting underway
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. “Have a favorite restaurant, a favorite mechanic, a favorite clothing store? Share your favorite Alexander County business by casting your vote for the Reader’s Choice Awards!”…
Read MoreSheriff’s Deputy is grateful for support of community
In the aftermath of a fire that claimed his home on June 29, Alexander County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Mike Bruce, of Hiddenite, is thankful for the community which has rallied around him. It was a devastating feeling that night. “When you’re told your house is on fire, you run outside and try to put water…
Read MoreMalinda Jolly Fox
Malinda Jolly Fox, 77, met her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Trinity Village after a brief illness. Malinda was born on May 16, 1944, in Alexander County to the late John Dallas Jolly and Leona Pennell Johnson. She was a member of Millersville Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she…
Read MoreRalph Franklin Helton
Ralph Franklin Helton, age 72 of Hickory, passed away on Tuesday evening August 3, 2021. “Frank” was born on March 13, 1949, to the late Ralph A. and Alma Helton in Catawba County. Frank was a member of Dudley Shoals Baptist Church, he enjoyed woodworking and tinkering. Those left to celebrate the life of Frank…
Read MoreMahala June Falta
Mahala June Falta, 92, of Moravian Falls, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Mahala was born August 1, 1929, in Chavies, Kentucky, to the late Robert Lee and Molly Maria Gamble Spencer. Mahala was of the Methodist faith. Those left to cherish the memories of Mahala include her husband of 62…
Read MoreSrophronia Earline Beasley Cannon
Srophronia Earline Beasley Cannon, age 87 of Taylorsville passed away on Tuesday evening, August 3, 2021. Srophronia was born March 12, 1934, to the late Robert E. and Leola Bryant Beasley in Blount County, Alabama. Srophronia was of the Baptist faith, she enjoyed sewing, quilting, crocheting, and embroidering. Those left to cherish and share the…
Read MoreAngela Deanne Stansel Pennell
Angela Deanne Stansel Pennell, 55, of Hickory, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021. She was the daughter to the late Bobby Lee Stansel and a native of Alexander County. Angie had a passion for helping the homeless. She loved her children and family. She enjoyed having yard sales and telling stories about her life. Angie…
Read MoreAsher Lee Bowman
Heaven gained another angel, Asher Lee Bowman, 5 months old, of Taylorsville, on Monday, August 2, 2021, at his home. Asher was born March 2, 2021, in Caldwell County, the son of Bryson Bowman and Ashley Griffin. He was always smiling, very observant, and looking to see what was going on. He was a pretty…
Read MoreDonna Kay Fox
Donna Kay Fox, 53, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 2, 2021, at her home. Donna was born August 28, 1967, in Catawba County, the daughter of Betty Icenhour Fox of Taylorsville and the late Frank Fox. She worked for Taylor King Furniture and was a member of Friendship Lutheran Church. She was…
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