Keith Arnold Robinette
Keith Arnold Robinette, 64, of Statesville, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at Gordon Hospice House. He was born Thursday, August 30, 1956, in Iredell County, to the late Robert Lewis Robinette Sr. and Levy “Jane” McCann Robinette of the home. Prior to his disability, Keith served in the United States Army. In addition to…
Read MoreMan arrested for impersonating officer
A Bethlehem man has been charged with impersonating an officer after an incident this week at a Lake Hickory access point, said Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman. On the night of Tuesday, December 29th, 2020, at approximately 9:25 p.m. Sheriff deputies responded to the area of the Wittenburg Wildlife Access, off of Shiloh Church Road…
Read MoreAdult, four teens face charges in burglary, shooting
Four teenagers and an adult man have been charged in a burglary and subsequent shooting that occurred over the Christmas weekend, according to Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman. On Saturday, December 26, 2020, at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers with the Alexander Co. Sheriff’s Office and Taylorsville Police Department responded to a residence on Gravel Hill…
Read MoreWilliam Earl Connell
William Earl Connell, 77, of Stony Point, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at his home. He was born June 27, 1943, in Volusia County, Florida, the son of the late Jesse Leonard Connell and Ruth Connell Adams. He had worked in law enforcement most of his working career, but he also worked races…
Read MoreJohn G. Holleman
John G. Holleman, 77, of Hickory, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at his residence. He was born on February 18, 1943, in Alexander County, the son of the late Gordon and Grace Feimster Holleman. John was a US Marine veteran, who served four years. He is survived by his wife of 37…
Read MoreGovernor extends North Carolina Evictions Moratorium
Today (Dec. 30, 2020), Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 184, extending North Carolina’s evictions moratorium through January 31, 2021. Research shows that eviction moratoriums help prevent the spread of COVID-19. States that let their eviction moratoriums lapse saw a COVID-19 incidence rate that was 1.6 times higher than states that kept a moratorium in…
Read MoreDOT provides update on flood-closed roads
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has provided an update on the roads that are or were closed due to flooding on November 12, 2020, in Alexander County. According to Jason Willis, Staff Maintenance Engineer for Division 12, the total damage is estimated at $5.7 million. Below are the latest updates as of December 29,…
Read MoreRosemarie Gertrud Wieland Farrens
Rosemarie Gertrud Wieland Farrens, 81, passed away on December 30, 2020 at Taylorsville House. Born to the late Adolf Wieland and Hedwig Wieland in Colonge, Germany. Rosemarie was of the Christian faith. During her working years, she worked many years in the furniture industry. Those left to celebrate and cherish the memory of Ms. Farrens…
Read MoreLouie Wayne Spears
Louie Wayne Spears, 53, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Carolina Healthcare System Blueridge in Morganton. Louie was born April 14, 1967, in Wilkes County, the son of Walt Cane and Georgia Evangeline Spears Daniels. He attended Victory Baptist Church. Those left to cherish and honor his memory include sister, Lisa…
Read MoreKevin James Fitzpatrick
Kevin James Fitzpatrick, 66, of Taylorsville, passed away at his residence on December 30, 2020. He was born, July 25, 1954 to the late Walter James and Joan Margaret Lewis Fitzpatrick in Illinois. Mr. Fitzpatrick was retired from the Federal Aviation Administration and was of the Catholic faith. Those left to cherish the memories of…
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