Jimmy Lewis Moore
Jimmy Lewis Moore, of Bethlehem, was called to his eternal home on June 22, 2025, after a period of declining health. Jimmy was born August 3, 1937, to the late Lester and Stella Moore Herman. He attended St. Stephen’s High School and received his GED from CVCC. As a teenager, he began working in a…
Read MoreVashti Day Parade, meal set June 28
Chief Coty Fox of Vashti Fire-Rescue, Inc., would like to invite the community to come out to the 48th Annual Vashti Day Celebration on June 28, 2025. This year’s celebration will include breakfast and the parade. Breakfast will be from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and is dine-in or carry-out. It will be at the…
Read MoreRibbon cutting planned June 20 at Little Japan
The corner of NC Highway 127 and Rink Dam Road has transformed into a Japanese destination as Little Japan LLC recently opened in Bethlehem. Located at 9541 NC 127, Little Japan serves a variety of Japanese dishes, including a fabulous sushi menu. To celebrate the grand opening of Bethlehem’s newest restaurant, Alexander County Economic Development…
Read MoreDomestic violence shelter opens in Stony Point
By MICAH HENRY Sometimes, a woman in a relationship is faced with abuse, be it mental, physical, sexual, financial, or in other forms. Where can she go for help? In addition to seeking help from authorities and relatives, women can contact Dream-Love Saze Ministry, a domestic violence shelter founded by Ruby Smyre. She is herself…
Read MoreMultiple arrests made Monday at local home
Local authorities made five arrests in two separate visits to a local home in a single day, according to Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell. On Monday, June 16, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the Alexander County 911 Center received a call reporting a breaking and entering on Pop Davis Road. Officers arrived on the scene…
Read MoreSchool Board hears three scenarios for new Voting Districts
By ANGELA FARR KING The Alexander County Board of Education met on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. for their monthly work session. Taylor Dellinger, Data Analyst from the Western Piedmont Council of Governments, shared a presentation about the upcoming changes coming to the Voting Districts for the Alexander County School Board. To be…
Read MoreGeorge Richard Bumgarner
George Richard Bumgarner, 91, born on Saturday, November 4, 1933, in Caldwell County, passed away peacefully at his home in Alexander County on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. He left a wonderful legacy of faith, family, and work. George proudly served his country in the United States Army, an experience he valued throughout his life. He…
Read MorePaula J. Sergeant
Paula J. Sergeant, 60, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. Paula was born September 8, 1964, in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of the late Robert Sergeant and Barbara Sue Stillwell Killen. She worked for Schneider Mills for several years and was a member of White Plains Baptist…
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Read MoreJack Richard Greer
Jack Richard Greer, 78, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. Jack was born on Saturday, August 10, 1946, in Watauga County and grew up in Todd, NC; he was of the Baptist faith throughout his life. He worked in…
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