Commissioners present “Keys to the County”
The Alexander County Board of Commissioners honored the contributions of Buddy McKinney and Nancy Sharpe with the presentation of “Keys to the County” at the Monday, August 4, meeting, according to a press release. Commissioner Josh Lail presented a “Key to the County” to McKinney, who recently retired from the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office after…
Read MoreHiddenite Fire Dept. turns 75
By MICAH HENRY It was a banner day for fire service with the 75th Anniversary of the Hiddenite Fire Department observed on Saturday, August 2. Guests were greeted by firefighters and junior firefighters, who helped to park cars and direct traffic on NC 90 East in front of the department, also known as Station 35.…
Read MoreDorothy “Dot“ Carolyn Holder McLaury
Dorothy “Dot“ Carolyn Holder McLaury peacefully entered into the gates of heaven on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, welcomed by the love of her life, Bill. We can only imagine him saying, “Where have you been?” Dot was born in Hickory, on August 28, 1933, to Charles William Holder and Stella Mingus Holder. As a child,…
Read MoreArtie Sue Tevepaugh
Jesus took Artie’s hand and led her home on August 4, 2025. She was born in Vashti, in Alexander County, on March 23, 1932, and lived at her family’s homestead until entering the Taylorsville House in 2021. Artie never married and lived independently until entering the Taylorsville House in the summer of 2021. She made…
Read MoreSylvia Anna Jones
Sylvia Anna Jones, 70, was born to the late Robert Valgene and Wyona Lippard Jones on Monday, August 30, 1954, in Alexander County, and departed this life on August 4, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Iredell County. Sylvia was of the Baptist tradition. She leaves behind a loving family that includes…
Read MoreWaitsell Delano Lackey
Waitsell Delano Lackey, 89, of Stony Point, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025. Born on July 2, 1936, in Iredell County, he lived a long, faithful life marked by quiet strength, devotion, and grace. A proud graduate of Scotts High School, Class of 1957, Mr. Lackey spent more than sixty years in the furniture…
Read MoreAllen Lynn Bowman
Allen Lynn Bowman, 92, affectionately known as Lynn, was born to the late Lorenzo L. Bowman and Lillian Blanche Johnson Bowman on December 4, 1932, and left this world on July 31, 2025. Lynn dedicated over 31 years to the art of woodcarving at Sipes Carving and spent 40 years in the furniture business. He…
Read MoreGlenn Lewis Mull
Glenn Lewis Mull, 95, born to the late Glenn Grayson and Toy Magline Bumgarner Mull on May 2, 1930, in Gaston County, departed this life peacefully at home on July 31, 2025. Glenn retired from Schneider Mills. He was a charter member of Reformation Lutheran Church. Survivors include his devoted daughter, Sharon Mull Goble of…
Read MoreWalter Lee Hines, Sr.
Walter Lee Hines, Sr., 87, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Walter was born May 2, 1938, in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of the late Benjamin James Hines and Virgie Payne Hines. Walter worked in the textile industry for most of his working career. He was a…
Read MoreBroken Chains Cycles offering motorcycle repair
Business partners David Barnes, of Harmony in Iredell County, and Terry Jones, of the Ellendale Community in Alexander County, have opened Broken Chains Cycles at 95 Second Avenue North, in Taylorsville. Their aim is to offer service for Harley-Davidson motorcycles (and select other brands) as well as ATVs and some vehicles. Barnes, a native of…
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