31st Alexander Environmental Field Days held
The Alexander Soil & Water Conservation District held its 31st Annual Environmental Field Days on October 15-16 at H&H Arena and Herman Dairy Farm at 533 Ned Herman Road in Taylorsville, according to Gary Herman, the Public Information Officer for Alexander County. Approximately 310 fifth-grade students and their teachers from seven public elementary schools and…
Read MoreTown Council votes to keep elections as-is
By MICAH HENRY On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the Taylorsville Town Council decided to keep the Town Charter as it currently stands for municipal elections, instead of changing the Council elections to staggered terms. This would have placed two Council members up for election for a four year term, with the other two being up…
Read MoreVerna Mae McDevitt Cutshall
Verna Mae McDevitt Cutshall, 89, born on Monday, August 17, 1936, in Madison County, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Catawba County. She was a member of Temple Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Nancy Cutshall Lingerfelt, Stephen Cutshall, Edward Cutshall, Kenneth Cutshall, and Dean Cutshall.…
Read MoreRobert Lee Jolly
Robert Lee Jolly, 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Alexander County on Monday, October 20, 2025. Born on Tuesday, December 7, 1948, in Catawba County, to the late Roland and Kathleen Cline Jolly, Robert was a member of Oxford Baptist Church. Robert is remembered lovingly by his wife of 56 years, Patricia Hedrick…
Read MoreRaymond Foy Harrington
Raymond Foy Harrington, 86, a cherished member of his family and community, went home to be with Jesus on October 20, 2025, in Smithfield, after a period of declining health. Born on February 7, 1939, in Alexander County, Raymond’s life was marked by devotion to his family, a passion for farming, and a love of…
Read MoreEva Maude Fulbright Echerd
Eva Maude Fulbright Echerd, affectionately known as Maude, age 83, was born on June 5, 1942, in Catawba County. She passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Maude was a member of Mt. Herman Baptist Church, where her faith…
Read MoreMan is charged in killing his girlfriend
Murder suspect located in Ohio A man who is a suspect in an October 7 murder in Taylorsville has been captured, according to Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell. On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at approximately 1:03 PM, deputies with the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence located at 209 Stan De La Drive,…
Read MoreKimberly Michelle Mathis Ray
Kimberly Michelle Mathis Ray, 59, of Lowgap, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 16, 2025, following an extended illness. Kim was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on June 22, 1966, to the late Ernest Gene Mathis and Louise Marie Ellman Rosser. She is survived by her devoted husband of 23 years, Luther Kidd Ray;…
Read MoreHazelene Bentley Munday
Hazelene Bentley Munday, 88, of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at her home. Hazelene was born April 7, 1937, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Ambrose Thorton Bentley and Ruby Jane Daniels Bentley. She worked for Zimmers Inc. for 11 years and was a member of Freedom Baptist Church in…
Read MoreElizabeth “Peaches” Keever Privette
Elizabeth “Peaches” Keever Privette, 77, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Elizabeth was born June 1, 1948, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late W.D. Keever and Alma Eckard Keever. She worked for Clayton-Marcus for many years and was a member of Mt. Bethel Methodist…
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