Dennis Ernest Bumgarner
Dennis Ernest Bumgarner, 84, passed away on December 5, 2025, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice Home in Mooresville. Born on December 8, 1940, in Alexander County, Dennis lived a life marked by dedication to family, service, and a deep love for his community. For 32 years, Dennis worked as a clerk for the United States…
Read MoreAlexander County Court Closure Dec. 5
Per the policy and procedures of Judicial District 32 (Alexander and Iredell counties), since the schools are on remote learning, Magistrate Court for Alexander County for Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, has been canceled due to inclement weather, stated Edwin P. Chapman, Clerk of Court. To access your new court date, either call the Clerk’s Office…
Read MoreSchools on Remote Learning Day Dec. 5
Due to the uncertainty about the morning commute Friday, all Alexander County Schools will operate as a remote day for Friday, December 5, 2025. Buildings will be closed to students but open for staff. Employees should refer to the inclement weather procedures for staff guidelines.
Read MoreWintry weather possible early Dec. 5
Alexander County Emergency Management distributed the following bulletin on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025: Alexander County remains under a Hazardous Weather Outlook for tonight into tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 5) due to the potential for light snow and minor ice accumulation. While Alexander County is not currently under a Winter Weather Advisory, nearby Wilkes County and northern…
Read MoreTown Council seeks state grants for water system
By ANGELA FARR KING The Taylorsville Town Council met on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The Council unanimously approved a resolution to apply for a grant to the Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) Helene Program for critical water infrastructure needs. The resolution formally commits the Town of…
Read MoreDarlene Lackey Hall
Darlene Lackey Hall, 63, of Stony Point, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at home. Darlene was born in Alexander County on April 29, 1962, to the late Donald Lackey and Dessie Sellers Lackey. She was of the Christian faith. Survivors include two daughters, April Waugh and Diane Clark, both of Statesville; a…
Read MoreTree Lighting Dec. 4 will kickoff Hometown Christmas
The 2025 Hometown Christmas will begin on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at Alexander County Courthouse Park. The Christmas Tree Lighting will be at 5:30 p.m., to illuminate the town’s 39-foot tall holiday decoration. The Dec. 4 music includes Taylorsville Elementary School students and the Antioch Baptist Church Handbell Choir. A cruise-in is also planned. Those…
Read MoreLocal candidates begin filing for 2026
Alexander County candidates for several countywide offices in the 2026 Election have filed to run for positions this week, as filing opened Monday at noon. The candidates which had filed as of Tuesday evening, Dec. 2, 2025, are as follows: • Board of Education: Rob Argüelles, School Board District 2, and Matt Reese, School…
Read MoreChristmas Parade is Saturday, Dec. 6
The 78th Annual Alexander County Christmas Parade is this Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in downtown Taylorsville. The parade is held each year on the first Saturday in December. Parade Grand Marshal is George Herman, who is well known throughout the county for his years of service with the Alexander County maintenance crew.…
Read MoreBud James Reed
Bud James Reed, born on December 8, 1946, in Alexander County, passed away on December 3, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem at the age of 78. He is remembered as a dedicated truck driver who took great pride in his work, exemplified by his receipt of perfect attendance certificates and safety…
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