NCDOT provides update on flooded roads
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has provided an update on the roads closed due to flooding which occurred on November 12, 2020, as a result of Tropical Storm Eta. The most recent updates are in red. Millersville Rd at NC Hwy. 16 South (total roadway washout at bridge pipe location) – complete, road…
Read MoreJean H. Fox
Jean H. Fox, 74, of Taylorsville, passed away at her residence on Thursday, January 28, 2021 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Jean was born February 26, 1946, in Iredell County, the daughter of Mary Johnston Harrington Wike of Taylorsville and the late James Orin Harrington. Jean was a member of Reformation Evangelical Lutheran Church.…
Read MoreDrone helps locate missing man
Persistent searchers — and new technology — helped find a missing elderly man on a cold, rainy night in Alexander County. On Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at approximately 7:17 p.m., Alexander County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a residence located off of Beam Lane in the Stony Point Community, in reference to a missing person.…
Read MoreVirginia Lee Davis
Virginia Lee Davis, 71, of Hiddenite, passed away on Thursday evening, January 28, 2021. She was born to the late James Harlan and Pearl Whitehead Miller on October 21, 1949 in Hampton, Tennessee. Virginia was of the Baptist faith. Those left to share the memories of Mrs. Davis include her husband of 35 years, Buddy…
Read MoreTwo-Hour School Delay Jan. 28
Two-Hour School Delay Jan. 28 — Alexander County Schools administration has announced a two hour delay for students and staff on Thursday, January 28, 2021. This is due to the possibility of icy road conditions.
Read MoreJames W. (Jim) St. Clair
James W. (Jim) St. Clair died on the evening of January 27, 2021. Born November 13, 1933 to Eugene and Pauline St. Clair, Jim grew up on a family farm in Taylorsville. He was the middle child of three boys – Ned and Bob. Jim was a loving husband and father, former professional baseball player,…
Read MoreGovernor extends modified Stay At Home Order
Executive orders for “to-go” or delivery sales of mixed beverages and evictions moratorium also extended Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen today (Jan. 27, 2021) announced that North Carolina’s Modified Stay At Home Order, requiring people to be at home from 10 pm – 5…
Read MoreKathy Murphy
Kathy Murphy, 63, of Olin, passed away January 27, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born August 10, 1957, in Iredell County, to the late Lonnie Allen Anderson and Hazel Fannie Spann Anderson. Kathy worked at Walmart for 28 years. Kathy is survived by a daughter, Suzie Murphy of the…
Read MoreVickey “Vic” (Bill) Griffin
Vickey “Vic” (Bill) Griffin, 66, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly January 27, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born April 9, 1954, in Iredell County, to the late Esby Lee Griffin and Francis Mae Cain Griffin. Vickey was an Automotive Salesman. He was also a member of Third Creek Baptist Church. Vickey is survived…
Read MoreAlexander County couple wanted in murder
UPDATE: Alexander County couple wanted by U.S. Marshals Service in murder investigation — Multiple law enforcement agencies are searching for an Alexander County couple who are wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Hickory. The shooting occurred at TCS Designs, a furniture plant located at at 1851 9th Ave NE, Hickory, at…
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