Cochran is Teacher of the Year
Swanson named Principal of Year Matt Cochran, of West Alexander Middle School, has been named Alexander County Schools 2026 Teacher of the Year. The announcement came during a special luncheon ceremony on Tuesday, May 26, at Redbird Ridge Estate in Ellendale. Cochran is not only a teacher, but also a mentor, bus driver, coach, and…
Read MoreFirst-ever Chris Hefner Award given
By ANGELA FARR KING Thursday, May 21, 2026, was graduation day for the 2026 class of fifth graders at Stony Point Elementary School. It was a bittersweet day for students, teachers, and parents as children said goodbye to the elementary school they have known for six years and prepared to enter middle school. Each fifth…
Read More“America’s 250 at The Rock” set Friday
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of America, an incredibly special event will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 7:00 pm, at Rocky Face Park in Hiddenite. Partners Patriots Theater and Studio 3 will bring this performance to life with music and theatrical performances in an open-air setting where actual events portrayed took…
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Read MoreDanny Lee Meadlock
Danny Lee Meadlock, 78, a devoted family man, respected businessman, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. Born on August 14, 1947, in Caldwell County, Danny embodied a life rich in service, passion, and commitment. As an owner of Huntington House Furniture in Bethlehem, Danny’s dedication…
Read MoreTaylorsville man arrested in Wilkesboro armed robbery case
The following is a Wilkesboro Police Department press release: Armed Robbery Investigation Leads to Two Arrests Wilkesboro, NC — On Thursday, May 21, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Wilkes County 911 dispatched officers with the Wilkesboro Police Department to an armed robbery reported in the parking lot area of Brushy Mountain Powersports. The caller advised…
Read MoreKevin Michael Wyatt
Kevin Michael Wyatt, 47, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on October 14, 1978, in Alexander County, Kevin’s career in furniture as a frame builder spanned more than 20 years. Survivors include his parents, William Michael “Mike” Wyatt and Rita Gail Bumgarner; his daughter, Elixa Wyatt; and…
Read MoreGilbert Ray Sharpe
Gilbert Ray Sharpe, 96, of Hiddenite, went to be with his heavenly father on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House. Gilbert was born May 16, 1930, in Alexander County, the son of the late Ray Ivy Sharpe and Eva Sprinkle Sharpe. Gilbert was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and community friend to everyone.…
Read MoreTimes’ Father of the Year Essay Contest underway
Entries for the 2026 Taylorsville Times’ Father of the Year Essay Contest are being accepted until Thursday, June 11, at 5 p.m. To enter The Times’ 37th Annual Father of the Year Essay Contest, simply write an essay on why your nominee should be Father of the Year. The winner will receive a $50 food…
Read MoreFire claims home May 14
A fire in the Wittenburg Community has claimed a home. On Thursday, May 14, 2026, Wittenburg Fire, along with Taylorsville and Bethlehem fire departments, were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 42 Yorks Bluff Drive, off NC Hwy. 16 South, said Alexander County Fire Marshal Christopher Hicks. Wittenburg Fire arrived within three to four…
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