Federal funds released for Alex. Schools
Federal money for Alexander County Schools was released on Monday, July 21, 2025, according to Central Office staff. According to Andrea Robinette of the school system’s Finance staff, the Federal Title IV-B amount for Alexander is $120,000. This is funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. In Alexander County Schools, this money is used for…
Read MoreFelicia Jane Bowman
Felicia Jane Bowman, 68, born on Saturday, April 6, 1957, in Catawba County, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Catawba County. A beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and great-aunt, Felicia’s life was characterized by her deep love for her family and her cherished moments spent with them. Felicia graduated…
Read MoreSheryl Jean Sargent Nicholson
Sheryl Jean Sargent Nicholson, 62, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Sheryl was born May 10, 1963, in Wood County, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Daryl Edward Sargent and Dolores Jean Smith Sargent. Sheryl was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church in Hiddenite.…
Read MoreNer Hostetler
Ner Hostetler, 70, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at his home. Ner was born December 14, 1954, in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Samuel S. Hostetler and Lydia B. King Hostetler. Ner worked as a delivery driver and was a member of Dayspring Christian Fellowship Church. When Ner was…
Read MoreMary Louise Davis
Mary Louise Davis, 78, of Union Grove, passed away following an extended illness on Friday, July 18, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Wilkes County on July 19, 1946, to the late Llyod Queen and Ethel Queen. She worked at Kewaunee Scientific for twenty years. Survivors include three daughters, Penny…
Read MoreHailey 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…
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