Alexander County Courts closed for week
An announcement from Chief District Court Judge L.D. Graham was released Tuesday morning, October 27, 2020, that “as a precaution, courts in Alexander County are closed for the remainder of the week” (through Friday, October 30). The courthouse will remain open. For more information, call the Alexander County Clerk of Court Office, 828-635-3113.
Read MoreUSCG Lt. (Ret.) Terrance “TJ” Brennan
USCG Lt. (Ret.) Terrance “TJ” Brennan, 62, of Hiddenite, passed away suddenly Friday, October 23, 2020 following a brief illness, surrounded by his family, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, on April 17, 1958, TJ was the son of Eva Marie Gleick Brennan and William Patrick Brennan. Soon after graduating high school…
Read MoreJackie Allen Fox
Jackie Allen Fox, 77, of Taylorsville, passed away at his residence on Friday, October 23, 2020. Jackie will lie-in-state at Alexander Funeral Service on Sunday, October 25, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. A graveside service will be conducted Monday, October 26, 2020 at Friendly Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Derek Jonas will…
Read MoreCleda Faye Dagenhart Carson
Cleda Faye Dagenhart Carson, 84, of Stony Point, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Carolina Caring in Newton after an extended illness. She was born Saturday, November 23, 1935, in Wilkes County, to the late Ernest Bain Dagenhart and Vivian Church Dagenhart. Cleda was a member of Monticella Baptist Church, The Red Hats, and…
Read MoreHolly Dianne Bettner
Holly Dianne Bettner, 41, of Taylorsville, formally of Florida, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. She was born Thursday, March 29, 1979, in Pinellas, Florida, to David Bruce Stone and Claudia Dianne Nelson Hutchinson. In addition to her parents, Holly is survived by her husband, Dwight…
Read MoreNC to remain paused in Phase 3 three more weeks
Governor Roy Cooper announced today (Oct. 21, 2020) that North Carolina will remain paused in Phase 3 for three more weeks as health officials continue to monitor North Carolina’s viral trends. North Carolina has seen increased hospitalizations and trajectory of cases in recent weeks. Governor Cooper underscored the importance of wearing masks, social distancing, and…
Read MoreHPC begins effort to identify homes/buildings for designation as historic landmarks
Efforts to safeguard the unique heritage of Alexander County by preserving properties that embody the elements of its cultural, social, economic, political, and architectural history are underway. This is a priority of the five member volunteer Alexander County Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) which was formed in March 2019 by the county commissioners. Connie Kincaid, HPC…
Read MorePolls seeing large Early Voting turnout
Alexander County voters have turned out in droves for the Early Voting period, which began on Thursday, October 15. The three Early Voting sites in Alexander are: the Alexander Senior Center in Taylorsville, the Bethlehem Community Fire and Rescue Department, and the Hiddenite Volunteer Fire Department. As of Tuesday evening, October 20, a total of…
Read MoreSuspect arrested in July rape of elderly woman in Hiddenite
A man, who was being sought in connection with the rape of an elderly woman this summer, has been apprehended. On Friday, October 16, 2020, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Alexander County Sheriff’s Office received information of a possible location for Julius Santez Williams, B/M, age 35, who was wanted for Felony First Degree Rape, Felony…
Read MoreReggie R. “Doc” Sherrill
Reggie R. “Doc” Sherrill, 77, died following a brief illness on October 21, 2020. He was born October 21, 1943, in Concord Township, Iredell County, to the late Tivis and Zora Pierce Sherrill. He was married in 1973 to Carolyn Hall Sherrill. He was a former Scotts High School, Class of 1963 member, and was…
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