State evictions protections revoked, effective July 1
CDC Evictions Moratorium and HOPE Program Rental Assistance Remain in Place The state evictions moratorium will end July 1 after Republican members of the Council of State rejected a one-month extension, which would have aligned with the national CDC evictions moratorium through July 31, according to a press release from Gov. Roy Cooper’s office. “It’s…
Read MoreHans J. AuBuchon
Hans J. AuBuchon, aged 69 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Hans was born in Germany, in 1951, and was brought to the United States by his late parents, Jerome H. AuBuchon and Gertrude H. AuBuchon. He had one sister, Silvia Ann Shea, who…
Read MoreDouglas Steven Scott
Douglas Steven Scott passed away peacefully at Wilkes Regional Medical Center on June 29, 2021, with his wife, Sandra Frazier Scott, by his side. Doug was born on December 13, 1948, in Caldwell County, to Bill and Gaynelle Walsh Scott. Doug spent his working career in the transportation industry. He is survived by his wife…
Read MoreConley Otis Burgess
Conley Otis Burgess, 75, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Valor Hospice in Asheville. Conley was born May 3, 1946, in Alexander County, the son of the late Pervie Otis Burgess and Jennie Mozelle Harrington Burgess. Conley was a US Army veteran, who proudly served his country during the Vietnam Era,…
Read MoreReverend Norman Sidney Norton
Gaffney, SC — Reverend Norman Sidney Norton, 85, of Carter Heights, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Spartanburg Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Born in Stony Point, NC, he was the son of the late Howard Norton and Margaret Milholen Norton. He was a graduate of Stony…
Read MoreJoyce B. Moser
Joyce B. Moser, 88, of Stony Point, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, after a courageous ten-year battle with Multiple Myeloma. Born on February 10, 1933, in Dott, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Glenn “Buck” Boyles and Helen Lucille Boyles. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Leonard Moser…
Read MoreMary Pearl Duncan Meredith
On June 28, 2021, Mary Pearl Duncan Meredith, 78, left her earthly home for her glorious reunion with loved ones in heaven. She was born January 4, 1943, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Joseph Day Duncan and Cloyce Kate Teague Duncan. In 1961, Pearl graduated from Hiddenite High School. She was a…
Read MoreCarter Lee Love
Carter Lee Love, 70, of Hiddenite, passed away after a short illness on Friday, June 25, 2021. He was born April 23, 1951, to the late Charlie Hooper and Maggie Synder Love. He retired after many years from Tyson’s Chicken. Those left to cherish the memories of Carter include his wife of 45 years Karen…
Read MoreIndependent movie filming in Taylorsville
By MICAH HENRY After some delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the independent fan film, “The Devil’s Daughter,” written, produced, and directed by Ron Rossmann, is being filmed this spring and summer. Among its cast is Lillin Rector, of Taylorsville, who plays the title character as a teenager. Rossmann told The Times that the…
Read MoreDayle Reese
Dayle Reese, 69, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Carolina Caring in Newton. Dayle was born August 21, 1951, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late William Dallas Jolly and Leona “Ruth” Watts Jolly. She was a retail buyer for a clothing agency. She was a member of East Taylorsville…
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