Mesha Lashea Wike
Mesha Lashea Wike, 43, of Taylorsville, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Mesha was born October 13, 1981, in Alexander County, the daughter of Roger Dale Wike and Dianna Rimmer Holliday. Waiting to welcome her into heaven was her big brother, Jeffery Wike; her paternal grandmother, Ila Jolly;…
Read MoreWilliam Horton
William Horton, 63, of Stony Point, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Mission Hospital in Asheville following a brief illness. William was born in Iredell County on April 19, 1962, to the late Roy Horton and Patricia Long Horton. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a brother, Charles Horton of…
Read MoreBilly Ray Reavis
Billy Ray Reavis, 83, of Taylorsville, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center. Billy was born July 26, 1941, in Iredell County, the son of the late W.K. Reavis and Faye Hepler Reavis. Billy proudly served in the United States Army. He attended CountrySide Baptist Church. He enjoyed…
Read MoreMary Emily Jolly Elder
Mary Emily Jolly Elder, 90, affectionately known as Emily, was born on Wednesday, September 26, 1934, in Alexander County. She peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and cherished memories. Throughout her life, Emily found joy in a variety of…
Read MoreJimmy 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…
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