Alexander native helms NJ’s largest municipal library system
By MICAH HENRY A man who grew up in the Sugar Loaf Community is now director of the largest municipal library system in the state of New Jersey. Yes, Terry Hill, 50, is the Director of the Jersey City Free Public Library system, which has twelve locations and two bookmobiles. He recently did a phone…
Read MoreJeffrey Lynn Rockette
Jeffrey Lynn Rockette, 61, of Conover, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Jeffrey was born on June 18, 1964, in Catawba County, the son of the late Everette Obie Rockette and Annie Bryant Rockette. When his health permitted, he was a self-employed mechanic. He enjoyed working on cars, fixing…
Read MoreCathy Diana Pennell Fox
Cathy Diana Pennell Fox passed away peacefully at her residence on November 22, 2025, after her brave fight against cancer. She was born on October 8, 1954, in Catawba County, to the late Paul Smith Pennell and Pauline Crouch Pennell. For 33 years, Cathy worked as a waitress at Crossroads Grill. She was a member…
Read MoreThree arrested on methamphetamine charges
Three local people are facing charges in connection with a drug case in southwestern Alexander County. The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office initiated a drug investigation in October 2025 on Steffey Lane in the Bethlehem Community, said Sheriff Chad Pennell. The investigation resulted in multiple felony drug charges, as follows: Steven Douglas Brown, White male, age…
Read MorePamela Harkey Brown
Pamela Harkey Brown, 67, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 21, 2025. Pamela was born on March 25, 1958, in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of the late Walter Lee Harkey and Willena Little Harkey. Pamela worked for the USPS for a number of years before her retirement. She was currently employed with Window…
Read More2026 Election candidate filing begins December 1, 12 noon
The Alexander County and N.C. State Board of Elections have announced the following 2026 Election information: The statewide Primary Election will be on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The General Election will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The candidate filing period for the 2026 Elections starts at noon on Monday, December 1, 2025, and ends…
Read MoreGeraldine Marie Teague
Geraldine Marie Teague, 84, of Taylorsville, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. Born on January 20, 1941, in Taylorsville, Geraldine was the cherished daughter of the late James Everett Teague and Zettie Watts Teague. She was one of nine siblings, and she now joins her…
Read MoreSpotlight: ACHS Principal Brian Lewis
By ANGELA FARR KING Principal Brian Lewis took the lead at Alexander Central High School to begin this school year back in the Summer of 2025. He is certainly no stranger to ACHS. In fact, Lewis said, “It feels like home.” Brian Lewis is a graduate of Rutherfordton Spindale High School in Rutherfordton, NC, where…
Read MoreBill Glad, former Alexander Recreation Director, succumbs
Former Alexander County Recreation Director William Richard “Bill” Glad, 74, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025. According to his obituary information, Glad died at the Taylorsville House in Taylorsville, following a long battle with dementia. He was born July 8, 1951, to William Matthew Glad and Irene Randich Glad of Joliet, Illinois. Bill was…
Read MoreWoman dies in Nov. 14 crash
A Hiddenite woman has died as a result of a rollover crash northeast of Taylorsville. On Friday, November 14, 2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m., the North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision on Rocky Springs Road, in Alexander County, according to Trooper K. J. Macchia. A 2012 Toyota RAV4 was…
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