Mark “Doc” Leo Charlesworth
Mark “Doc” Leo Charlesworth, 62, of Moravian Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 18, 2026, at his home. Mark was born January 21, 1964, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Lewis Charles Charlesworth and Beatrice Sara Byrd Charlesworth. He worked for Shur-Tape in Stony Point for over 35 years and was of…
Read MoreCynthia Hill
Cynthia Hill shook off her mortal coil and transitioned to join The Lord on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Atrium-Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Cynthia was born in Alexander County on January 27, 1959, the daughter of Betty Teague McCurdy and the late Dwight McCurdy. Cynthia enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and she…
Read MoreCharters of Freedom dedicated in Taylorsville
A dedication ceremony for the Charters of Freedom (the Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights) permanent settings, placed at Alexander County Courthouse Park a few years ago, was held Friday, May 15, 2026, at the park. Those in attendance were greeted with music by the Alexander Central High School Marching…
Read MoreMary Johnson
Mary Johnson was born on April 9, 1945, in Lakeland, Florida, to the late Lannie Alfonzo Hall and Bertha Davis. She was raised by Juston O. and Bertha Davis. Mary went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 15, 2026. Mary was a dedicated member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. She sang in…
Read MoreTeresa Ann Hartley
Teresa Ann Hartley, of the Little River Community in Alexander County, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 9, 1950, to the late Jay Lawrence Warren and Gay Gilreath Warren. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Rick…
Read MoreState prison guard arrested, resigns post
A former prison guard has been charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer after a run-in with local police this week. On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Taylorsville Police officers responded to Ridgecrest Drive in reference to a civil dispute. The caller advised that James Davis had blocked a vehicle in and would not allow its…
Read MoreCrowd grows for 2026 Apple Blossom Festival
Crowd grows for 2026 Apple Blossom Festival
Read MoreACHS Teams advance to playoffs fourth round
– NCHSAA 6A PLAYOFFS – Lady Cougars demolish TC Roberson; advance to fourth round ACHS will face top-seeded Kings Mountain By DN PENNELL, Jr. Alexander Central continued its dominant postseason run Tuesday night, May 12, 2026, overwhelming TC Roberson 15-0 in three innings during third-round action of the NCHSAA 6A State Softball Playoffs at Central…
Read MoreCounty plans to clear more debris-laden streams
By MICAH HENRY The Alexander County Board of Commissioners approved a measure at their meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, to accept state grant money for streamflow rehabilitation projects. Soil and Water Conservation District Director Pamela Bowman presented the item to the board, noting the Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program (StRAP) awarded the Alexander District $516,000…
Read MoreStudent recognized as a hero
By ANGELA FARR KING The Alexander County Board of Education held their monthly meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. It was a night of celebrating the accomplishments of some of the outstanding students in Alexander County Schools. One award stood out because of the bravery that was required of this student. Dakota…
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