Brenda Phoenix Johnson
Brenda Phoenix Johnson, 77, of Hickory, died Friday, July 9, 2021, following a period of declining health. Brenda was born September 1, 1943, daughter of the late Fred and Helen Phoenix. She was a native of Burnsville but had made her home in the Hickory area since 1962. Brenda was a licensed cosmetologist for more…
Read MoreGary Lavon Hall
Gary Lavon Hall, 67, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday evening, July 9, 2021. Gary was born January 20, 1954, in Catawba County, to the late Melvin “Buck” and Lois Crouch Hall. Gary worked as an auto mechanic until he retired from Richey’s Automotive. He was a member of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church. He…
Read MoreNew camera helps officers find stolen car, missing person, drugs
New technology used in Alexander County has been instrumental in helping police officers fight crime. On Thursday, July 8, 2021, at approximately 11:15 a.m., a “hit” confirmation was received on a stolen vehicle via the Flock Safety License Plate Reader Camera that is being utilized by the Taylorsville Police Department and Alexander County Sheriff’s Office…
Read MoreUnited Way asks for community input
New leadership announces new programs at United Way of Alexander At its January meeting, the United Way of Alexander County elected a new set of officers and Board of Directors. The following individuals were elected to their respective positions: Dianne Little, President; Shelly Sebastain, Vice-President; Kathy Jones, Treasurer; and Christy Harrington, Secretary. Other members of…
Read MoreMobile 3-D mammograms will be available July 31
Invision Diagnostics will be offering 3-D mammograms at Urgent Care of Mountain View in Taylorsville, located at 60 Second Avenue SW, on Saturday, July 31, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To make a 3-D mammogram appointment, call 877-318-1349, option 1, or visit www.carolinamombilemammography.com. Please note: • One year must have elapsed since the…
Read MoreRocky Springs Supply to host ribbon cutting
Rocky Springs Supply LLC is now open at 3841 Rocky Springs Road in Hiddenite. Owner and operator Ray Lail opened the lawn mower sales and repairs business in April 2021. The Alexander County Economic Development Corporation welcomes the new business to the county with a ribbon cutting on Friday, July 16, at 4:00 p.m. Light…
Read MoreThe Drip Factory opens in Taylorsville
The Drip Factory is open for business in Alexander County. To mark the occasion, the Alexander County Economic Development Corporation invites the public to a ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 15, at 11:00 a.m. to officially welcome The Drip Factory to the county. The business is located at 135 East Main Avenue in downtown Taylorsville.…
Read MoreInfant injured in I-40 crash; family seeks prayers, healing
According to various online reports, a Taylorsville couple is hoping and praying for recovery for their two-month-old boy, who was severely injured in a car crash on June 25. Wesley and Nina Roop, of Taylorsville, were involved in a wreck and their son, Tucker, age two months, was a passenger. The wreck report by North…
Read MoreGloria Jean Bryant Hurdle Bonds Donaldson
Gloria Jean Bryant Hurdle Bonds Donaldson, 71, of Stony Point, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Gloria was born October 20, 1949, in Columbia, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Dan Bryant and Francis Cox Bryant. She had worked as a nurse and dedicated her life to the…
Read MoreRobert Lee Brawley
Robert Lee Brawley, 81, of Harmony, passed away on Wednesday morning, July 7, 2021, at Gordon’s Hospice in Statesville. Robert was born on Thursday, October 12, 1939, in Allegheny County, to the late Ronald and Attie Bedsaul Brawley. Robert was an entrepreneur and a member of Sharon Lutheran Church. Those left to cherish and celebrate…
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