David Edward Moose
David Edward Moose, 80, passed away March 20, 2021 after an extended illness. He was born to the late WC Moose and Annie Dagenhart Moose on January 12, 1941. During his working career, he worked at Fiber Industries, in Cleveland, for 33 years as a lab technician, and Sipes Retail for 18 years in the…
Read MoreRuth Marie Ham
Ruth Marie Ham, 90, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday morning, March 20, 2021. Ruth was born on January 19, 1931, in Alexander County, to the late Columbum Alexander and Emma Harrington Daniels. Ruth was employed at Lewittes Furniture and later served as a caregiver. Those left to cherish the memories…
Read MoreBreak-in suspect arrested after leaving cellphone behind
A Conover man was caught for breaking and entering a local business after the investigating officers found his cellphone and other items left at the scene of the crime. On Tuesday, March 16, about 7 a.m., Taylorsville Police officers and Alexander County Sheriff’s officers responded to Hildebran Accounting on West Main Ave. in response to…
Read MoreRape, Obstruction of Justice charged Mar. 17
On Wednesday, March 17, 2021, Josue Vargas Isaias, H/M, age 18 of Wilkesboro, was arrested and charged with one count of Felony Statutory Rape of a 13-15 Year Old. These charges stem from an ongoing investigation of approximately two months by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, said Sheriff Chris Bowman. Isaias is being held…
Read MoreSchool Board plans special meeting Mar. 29
The Alexander County Board of Education plans a special called meeting on Monday, March 29, 2021. The meeting agenda, according to the Board’s website, states the members will consider selection of a Realtor for the Sale of the Old Wittenburg School Property and a Re-Entry Date for Grades 6-12 students. This meeting will be held…
Read MoreHayden Bentley
On March 18, 2021, at 9:40 p.m., Hayden Bentley completed his journey here on this earth to find his Joy. We have no doubt that it was a most joyous reunion. Hayden was born September 12, 1948 to Fred and Rose Ann Bentley. He was the youngest, often referred to as “the baby,” of five…
Read MoreFrances Spencer Gardner
Frances Spencer Gardner, 83, of Claremont, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021. She was born Frances Monica Spencer, in 1937, to Floyd and Eva Spencer. Fran had worked as an accountant. Fran was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Taylorsville. Fran is survived by her four boys, Joe, Mike, Pete, and Tom; and…
Read MoreSexual exploitation of a minor is charged
A Taylorsville resident has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of sex-related crimes. On Monday, March 15, 2021, Mario Mendoza Cazarez, H/M, age 20 of Taylorsville, was arrested and charged with 27 counts of Felony Second Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, stated Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman. These charges stem from an ongoing…
Read MoreJeff Fox
Jeff Fox, 52, formerly of Taylorsville, died March 16, 2021, at the San Jose Valley Medical Center in San Jose, California. He was born in England on November 10, 1968, to Martha and Jerry Fox. Jeff was preceded in death by his grandparents, Reba and Clifford Price and Evelyn and Charlie Fox. In addition to…
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Day “Booze It and Lose It” campaign set
The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP), along with leadership from N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT), N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), University of North Carolina Health Care System (UNC), and state data experts will be kicking off the statewide ‘Booze It & Lose It’ St. Patrick’s Day, anti-drunk driving enforcement and…
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