Hailey Marie Matney
Hailey Marie Matney, affectionately known as “Tink,” passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2025, in Claremont, at the young age of 17. She was born on October 11, 2007, in Winston-Salem, Hailey. She worked at Hardee’s. Hailey is survived by her loving parents, Jeremy Lee Matney and Mamie Marie Eller; her sisters, Realynn David and…
Read MoreJames Pressley Hoover
James Pressley Hoover, 80, of Conover, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Carolina Caring in Newton, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on August 8, 1944, in Alexander County, James was the son of the late William Glenn Hoover and Mildred Evelyn Sherrill. James was a loving husband,…
Read MoreConcert and Fireworks set July 19
Alexander County’s Summer Concert Series on the Rotary Performance Stage at Alexander County Courthouse Park in downtown Taylorsville at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, will feature the Caribbean Chillers, hailed as Florida’s Favorite Jimmy Buffett Tribute show. This concert is part of Alexander County’s Independence Celebration, which will conclude with a fireworks show…
Read MoreVashti busy with fires July 9
Vashti Fire District was busy with four fires in two locations one night last week, according to Vashti Fire Chief Coty Fox and Alexander County Interim Fire Marshal Garrett Huffman. The first fire was Wednesday night at 9:30 p.m., at 3711 Old Vashti Rd. Vashti Fire Rescue, Iredell Central School, and Sugar Loaf Fire Departments…
Read MoreWolfe released awaiting trial in quintuple murder
The bond for defendant Heidi Darlene Wolfe was reduced to $20,000 secured this week in an agreement with the District Attorney’s Office, said Wolfe’s attorney, Joel C. Harbinson. Wolfe is now out of custody awaiting trial, after six years in pretrial detention on the quintuple murder and arson from 2019. Readers may recall that on…
Read MoreMan struck by lightning
A man was apparently struck by lightning over the weekend while at a popular Taylorsville outdoor recreation spot. Daniel Fox, Alexander County Emergency Management Coordinator, confirmed that “on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at approximately 3:00 PM, a male individual—estimated to be around 50 years old—was possibly struck by lightning at Brushy Mountain Golf Course, located…
Read MoreBarbara Mae Buehner
Barbara Mae Buehner, 89, of Stony Point, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at her home. Barbara was born July 29, 1935, in Medina County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Clarence Huff and Betty Zenk Huff. Barbara was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. Those left to cherish and honor Barbara’s memories…
Read MoreBarbara Ann Burns
Barbara Ann Burns, 86, of Claremont, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at her home. Barbara was born August 25, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Orland Johnson and Francis Johnson. Barbara was a bookkeeper for the City of Hickory for a number of years and a member of Millersville Baptist…
Read MoreFrances Head Patrick
Frances Head Patrick, 82, of North Wilkesboro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Frances was born August 18, 1942, in Iredell County, to the late John David Head and Mildred Mayberry Head. She was a graduate of Central High School and a member of Pisgah Methodist Church. She…
Read MoreCar show, fundraiser pageant to assist Ingle
A fundraiser for Chelsey Ingle’s battle against cervical cancer will be held July 26, 2025, at Alexander Central High School, with festivities all day. All proceeds go to the Ingle family. There will be a car show from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with $25 entry fee (due upon arrival). Awards will be given. Contact…
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