Frances Marie (Watts) Smith
Frances Marie (Watts) Smith, 90, of Covington, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on July 29, 2025. Born in Statesville on November 3, 1934, she was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Kelly) Watts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by…
Read MoreKathy Ann Curry
Kathy Ann Curry, 62, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Kathy was born June 2, 1963, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late James Robert Cardwell and Idell Elizabeth Davis Cardwell. Earlier in her working career, she was a CNA at Valley Nursing and later worked…
Read MorePatricia Ann Jones Bumgarner
Patricia Ann Jones Bumgarner, born on July 15, 1940, was a beloved daughter, mother, mammaw, and friend. With a heart full of compassion, she dedicated her life to both her family and her community. Patricia went home to be with her heavenly father on July 28, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and service.…
Read MoreFundraising planned for inaugural Tod Jones Memorial Scholarship
Friends and family members are honored to announce the creation of a scholarship in memory of the late Tod Jones, retired Chief Deputy of the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office. To help support this initiative, a scholarship committee will be organizing a series of fundraisers. “Tod had a true servant’s heart and a deep calling to…
Read MoreRenn Junior Lackey
Renn Junior Lackey, of Hiddenite, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, at the age of 88. Renn was born on September 21, 1936, in Taylorsville, to James Renn Lackey and Mattie Parker Lackey. He married his beloved wife, Martha Sue Barnes Lackey, on February 11, 1961, and…
Read MoreNathan Issac Bare
Nathan Issac Bare, 90, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at his home. Nathan was born November 5, 1934, in Alexander County, the son of the late Thomas Bare and Delta Blevins Bare. For most of his working career, he worked for Clayton-Marcus for 30-plus years. He was a member of Calvary…
Read MoreMeth distribution charged
Officers fired weapons as suspect drove toward them A local man and woman are facing multiple charges in connection with methamphetamine trafficking following an investigation in the Bethlehem Community. On July 24, 2025, the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with multiple law enforcement agencies, executed a search warrant at a residence located at 161…
Read MoreLinda B. Loggins
Linda B. Loggins, 58, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 24, 2025. She was born to William Bumgarner and the late Frances Mildred Bumgarner on August 5, 1966, in Hickory. In addition to her father, she is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Joe Loggins; her brother, Bill…
Read MoreFormer ACHS student enjoying NASA internship
By MICAH HENRY With a mind for engineering, former Alexander Central High School student Luke Kiziah, 21, is going places. Currently, he is in Texas, taking part in a NASA internship with a private business in the aerospace field. Luke is the son of Greg and Sonia Kiziah, of Wilmington, formerly of Taylorsville. He has…
Read MoreMotorcyclist dies in Hickory crash
The Hickory Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on North Center Street on Sunday, July 20, 2025, around 9:10 p.m., according to an agency press release. Hickory Police officers responded to the traffic crash involving two vehicles on North Center Street, near 22nd Avenue NW. A 2016 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling…
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