Franklin Phillip “Phil” Payne
Franklin Phillip “Phil” Payne, 84, of Stony Point, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House following a brief illness. Phil was born in Alexander County on January 25, 1941, to the late Charlie Ray Payne Sr. and Nellie Adams Payne. He served in the National Guard during the Vietnam War and…
Read MoreAlan Carter Land
Alan Carter Land, 78, of Stony Point, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation in Taylorsville. He was born January 28, 1947, in Wilkes County, to the late Eli Land and Marie Adams Land Moore. Alan was of the Baptist faith and served his community with honor as a correctional…
Read MoreThomas Crouch
Thomas Crouch, 64, of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, June 16, 2025. Tom was born in Alexander County on August 31, 1960, to the late Carlton Crouch and Robbie Sims Crouch. He was retired from Shurtape and was a member of Stony Point Methodist Church. Survivors include a sister, Sherry Williams of…
Read MoreFrances Elizabeth Littlefield
It is with profound sadness and abiding love that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Frances Elizabeth Littlefield, who departed this life peacefully on June 14, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on January 27, 1939, Frances lived a life full of devotion—to her faith, her family, her…
Read MoreEast Alexander Middle School receives large grant
By ANGELA FARR KING East Alexander Middle School (EAMS) has much to celebrate as they close out the 24-25 school year. A press release was shared by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and Communications Director for Alexander County Schools (ACS), Dr. Denita Dowell-Reavis, stating that “The state announced June 5th an award of…
Read MoreTown of Taylorsville unveils new website
The Town of Taylorsville has a brand new online presence, said Nathan Hester, Town Manager. Presentations on the Web, owned and operated by Berenda Samples and her daughter, Stacy Samples, have been honored to serve the Town of Taylorsville for the past 25 years. The Town of Taylorsville contracted with Berenda Samples to design the…
Read MoreIn rain, 310 seniors graduate from ACHS
By MICAH HENRY The Alexander Central High School 2025 Graduation Ceremony, held Friday, June 6, at Cougar Stadium, was quite memorable, as much as for the weather as the gifted students going out into the world. Senior Taylor Brown, Student Body Co-President, introduced stage guests and gave the graduation address. She is the daughter of…
Read MoreAntique auto club visits The Hiddenite Center
By MICAH HENRY Dozens of antique cars pulled into The Hiddenite Center’s Lucas Mansion parking lot on the morning of Saturday, May 31, as the NC Regional Group of the Horseless Carriage Club of America visited the Victorian era mansion. Club member Bill Adams, of Lexington, whose mother was from Taylorsville and father was from…
Read MoreLand named Father of Year
By MICAH HENRY “I never expected to be in this position. It really surprised me. I didn’t know what to say,” The Times’ 2025 Father of the Year Jim Land said, when he learned of the honor. His daughter Lucinda Land Morin, of Marion, NC, wrote the winning essay. She spoke with The Times alongside…
Read MoreJimmy Guy Chapman
Jimmy Guy Chapman, 87, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Taylorsville House Assisted Living Center, surrounded by his family. Born in Alexander County on Monday, September 6, 1937, Jimmy was the youngest child of the late William Butler (Sam) Chapman and Ora Chapman Chapman. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 65 years,…
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