Robin Baughman Fleming
Robin Baughman Fleming, 56, of Morganton, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Blue Ridge of Morganton. There will be no formal arrangements. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family by visiting our website at www.chapmanfuneralhome.com.
Read MoreTeen faces over 60 charges for child porn
On Thursday, November 5, 2020, John Noah Mast, W/M, age 19 of Taylorsville, was charged with an additional 30 counts of Felony 3rd Degree Sexual Exploitation of a minor, according to Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman. Mast was placed under an additional $750,000 secured bond, bringing his total bond amount to $1,250,000. Mast has a…
Read MoreHow to Know Your Vote Counted
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina elections officials wish to remind Election Day voters that it may take a few weeks before their “voter history” is updated to reflect their recent vote in their voter record available through the State Board of Elections’ Voter Search tool. “If you voted in person and inserted your ballot into a…
Read MoreJeanne Elizabeth Patterson Cockrell
Jeanne Elizabeth Patterson Cockrell, 95, of Stony Point, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at her home. She was born Wednesday, August 5, 1925, in Alexander County, to the late William Shotwell Patterson and Bertha Stevenson Patterson. She was a lifelong, very active member of New Salem Presbyterian Church. She managed the Stony Point Cafeteria…
Read MoreCarlie “Carl” Monroe Jolly
Carlie “Carl” Monroe Jolly, 78, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 after a period of declining health. He was born to the late Carlie Monroe and Lera Pauline Robinette Jolly, Sr. in Alexander County. Carl will lie-in-state at Alexander Funeral Service on Saturday, November 7, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday,…
Read MoreBowman, Robinson, Rhyne, Loudermilt win School Board
In the 2020 Alexander Board of Education races, the District 1 seat was won by Scott Bowman with 3,855 votes (68.55%) to Crystal Buchanan’s 1,708 (30.37%). In District 2, no seats were open. For District 3, Ramie Robinson swept up 1,649 votes (67.01%), Kenneth Deal had 537 (21.82%), and Larry Holland took 261 votes (10.61%).…
Read More“Red wave” sweeps Alex, record 82% voter turnout
Alexander County voters elected Republicans Josh Lail and (re-elected) Jeff Peal as County Commissioners on Tuesday, Nov. 3, part of a “red wave” in the strong Republican area. There were 20,221 votes cast by 24,659 registered voters, an 82% voter turnout, beating the previous record of 75.6% set in 2016. Peal garnered 14,257 votes (42.49%)…
Read MoreChrystal “Michele” Stout Blanton
Chrystal “Michele” Stout Blanton, 42, of Taylorsville, passed away after a period of declining health on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She was born April 21, 1978, in Iredell County, to Mary Sharpe Stout and the late Ricky Stout. Michele was a member of Wayside Baptist Church. Michele was a C.N.A. and especially enjoyed working with…
Read MoreLayke Huxton Miller
Layke Huxton Miller, age 14 months, went to be in the Arms of Jesus on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem. Layke was born August 15, 2019, in Iredell County, the son of Rev. Taylor Miller and Candace Campbell Miller of Moravian Falls. Layke was a loved member of Calvary Baptist…
Read MoreFredrick “Fred” Lee Fitzwater, Jr.
Fredrick “Fred” Lee Fitzwater, Jr., 66, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at his residence. Fred was born May 12, 1954, in Fayette County, West Virginia, the son of Izetta Mae Gwinn McGlothlin of Taylorsville and the late Fredrick Lee Fitzwater, Sr. He was a US Marine veteran and was of the…
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