Croteau sentenced to 75-105 years
A man has been sentenced to at least three-quarters of a century in prison after being found guilty in a child rape case, according to authorities. On July 21, 2021, Shawn Beau Croteau appeared in Alexander County Superior Court to face four counts of First Degree Statutory Rape of a Child and four counts of…
Read MoreElizabeth “Lib” Ann Campbell Gilreath
Elizabeth “Lib” Ann Campbell Gilreath, age 85, of Hiddenite, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born December 20, 1935, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Charlie Campbell and Lucy Campbell Campbell. She was a poultry farmer and a member of Linney’s Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed…
Read MoreHelen P. Absher
Helen P. Absher, age 87, of Piney Creek and Taylorsville, NC, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Hospice of the Piedmont, High Point, NC. Helen was born February 19, 1934, in Ashe County, NC, to the late Arthur Lee and Nona Howell Powers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by…
Read MoreUnited Way initiative to help small businesses
United Way of Alexander County Launches “365 Drive” to Help Local Small Businesses Dianne Little, United Way of Alexander County President, has announced a new program designed to give local small businesses more exposure. The “365 Drive” is open to businesses of fewer than 25 employees in exchange for a yearly contribution of $365 (one…
Read MoreEdward O. Worley
Edward O. Worley, age 80, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Ed was born December 26, 1940, in Catawba County, the son of the late Claude Worley and Mable Price Worley. He had retired from the furniture industry and was of the Baptist faith. He loved to…
Read MoreMaria Del Carmen Gomez
Maria Del Carmen Gomez, age 67, of Stony Point, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at her residence. She was born June 28, 1954, in San Miguel, El Salvador, the daughter of the late Francisco Antonio Benavides and Maria Isabel Gomez. Maria was of the Catholic faith. Maria was the rock of the family. She…
Read MoreCrash claims life of County Commissioner
Dr. Jeffrey Peal, who was a current member of the Alexander County Board of Commissioners, has succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile collision on Monday, July 19, 2021, at approximately 1:30 p.m. while traveling in Ohio, according to a county news release. He was 57 years old. “We are truly saddened and devastated to…
Read MoreJunior Cleve Campbell
Junior Cleve Campbell, age 80, of Hiddenite, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021, at his residence. He was born July 12, 1941, in Iredell County, the son of the late Lex Campbell and Zelma Coffey Campbell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: sisters, Betty Moore, Margaret Anderson, Nellie Anderson and…
Read MoreDr. Jeffrey Peal
Dr. Jeffrey Peal, 57, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly in Ohio on Monday, July 19, 2021, due to an automobile accident. He was born June 12, 1964, in Bellaire, Ohio, the son of the late Charles Peal and Muriel Peal Coleman and step-father, Richard Coleman. He graduated from River Local High School, West Liberty State…
Read MoreCounty Commission meeting postponed
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Alexander County Commissioners’ Meeting set for tonight, July 19, 2021, will be postponed until the August 2, 2021, regularly scheduled meeting, according to County Manager Rick French.
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