Motorcycle crash is fatal
On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at approximately 8:29 p.m., the N.C. State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision on Rink Dam Road near Fess Little Road, in Alexander County. A 2019 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling south on Rink Dam Road, lost control, and drove off the right side of the road before…
Read MoreCounty Commissioners consider property tax rate cut of 2¢ or more
Alexander County Manager Justin Mundy presented the 2026-2027 proposed budget at the May 18, 2026, meeting of the Board of Commissioners. The total proposed general fund budget is $62,779,084, which is a 3.62 percent increase compared to FY 2026, according to a county press release. The proposed budget includes a two-cent property tax rate decrease,…
Read MoreBobby Gene Bentley
Bobby Gene Bentley, 89, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory after a short period of declining health. Bobby was also known as “the walking man” to passers-by traveling along Vashti Road and Black Oak Ridge Road in the Sugar Loaf area of Alexander County. As…
Read MoreToney Calvin Keller
Toney Calvin Keller, 93, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at his home. Toney was born May 10, 1933, in Caldwell County, the son of the late Samuel Monroe Keller and Ada Louann Hice Keller. For most of his working career, Toney worked in the furniture industry for Clayton Marcus and Ideal…
Read MoreMark “Doc” Leo Charlesworth
Mark “Doc” Leo Charlesworth, 62, of Moravian Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 18, 2026, at his home. Mark was born January 21, 1964, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Lewis Charles Charlesworth and Beatrice Sara Byrd Charlesworth. He worked for Shur-Tape in Stony Point for over 35 years and was of…
Read MoreCynthia Hill
Cynthia Hill shook off her mortal coil and transitioned to join The Lord on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Atrium-Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Cynthia was born in Alexander County on January 27, 1959, the daughter of Betty Teague McCurdy and the late Dwight McCurdy. Cynthia enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and she…
Read MoreCharters of Freedom dedicated in Taylorsville
A dedication ceremony for the Charters of Freedom (the Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights) permanent settings, placed at Alexander County Courthouse Park a few years ago, was held Friday, May 15, 2026, at the park. Those in attendance were greeted with music by the Alexander Central High School Marching…
Read MoreMary Johnson
Mary Johnson was born on April 9, 1945, in Lakeland, Florida, to the late Lannie Alfonzo Hall and Bertha Davis. She was raised by Juston O. and Bertha Davis. Mary went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 15, 2026. Mary was a dedicated member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. She sang in…
Read MoreTeresa Ann Hartley
Teresa Ann Hartley, of the Little River Community in Alexander County, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 9, 1950, to the late Jay Lawrence Warren and Gay Gilreath Warren. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Rick…
Read MoreState prison guard arrested, resigns post
A former prison guard has been charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer after a run-in with local police this week. On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Taylorsville Police officers responded to Ridgecrest Drive in reference to a civil dispute. The caller advised that James Davis had blocked a vehicle in and would not allow its…
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