Arba Della McBride Baxley
Arba Della McBride Baxley, 88, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at UNC Health Lumberton. Arba was born December 17, 1936, in Surry County, the daughter of the late Wayne McBride and Ada Parries McBride. After attending Pfeiffer College, Arba worked as an elementary school teacher. Also, she worked as a beautician…
Read MoreShirley Diane Tilley Wilcox
Shirley Diane Tilley Wilcox, 84, of Harmony, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. Shirley was born March 11, 1941, in Iredell County, to the late Troy Tilley and Rosie Lee Hartness Tilley. She attended Popular Springs Church of God and worked as a CNA for over…
Read MoreNew school administrators named
Submitted by Dr. Denita Dowell-Reavis, ACS Testing and Communications Director Alexander County School Superintendent Dr. Bill Griffin announces several new hires and shifts as the district gets ready for the 2025-26 school year. Brian Lewis, CTE Director in Caldwell County Schools, will be the principal at Alexander Central High School. Jennifer Miller, assistant principal at…
Read MoreGary Wayne Matthews
Gary Wayne Matthews, 68, was born on Wednesday, August 29, 1956, to the late Ralph Little Matthews and Violet Irene Lail Matthews, and passed away at his home in Catawba County on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Gary is survived by his brothers, Harvey Matthews and Terry Matthews, and a sister, Janice Goodson. The community is…
Read MoreDalton Ray Townsend
Dalton Ray Townsend, 26, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at his home following a lengthy illness. Dalton was born December 7, 1998, in Burke County, the son of John Harrison and Catina Townsend. In addition to his parents, those left to cherish and honor Dalton’s memories include his sister, Tiffany Townsend…
Read MoreEducation Matters: May 28, 2025
A monthly column by ANGELA FARR KING Superintendent Dr. Bill Griffin: A Year in Review I’ve had some conversations lately about how much difference one person can make in an organization. I think we can all be skeptical and think that we are “just one person,” so how much impact can we really make…
Read MoreConley named to fill District Judge seat
On Friday, May 23, 2025, Governor Josh Stein announced the appointment of Statesville attorney Ms. Jessie Conley to the District Court for Judicial District 32, serving Alexander and Iredell counties. Conley is filling the vacancy created after the Honorable Bryan Corbett resigned in March. Conley currently works at Pressly, Thomas & Conley, P.A., in Statesville…
Read MoreMemorial Day ceremony held May 26
By MICAH HENRY “Today is about those who served this country and made the supreme sacrifice,” said Col. Bill Oxford, guest speaker at the Alexander County Memorial Day Ceremony, held on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Veterans Building on Carrigan Road in Taylorsville. More than one million American men and women have lost their…
Read MoreVietnam War buddies reconnect in Stony Point
By MICAH HENRY For Stony Point resident and Vietnam veteran Terry Miller, the story of his war experience isn’t about him — it’s about the Army’s brave working canines known as Scout Dogs, who sniffed out enemy land mines, troops, and other dangers, saving thousands of lives during the Vietnam War. And it’s about the…
Read MoreJill Waugh Marsh
Jill Waugh Marsh, 75, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, after a long and courageous journey with health complications. Born on July 20, 1949, to Dorothy “Dot” Dagenhart Waugh and James Ronald Waugh, Jill grew up in Iredell County and was a proud graduate of South Iredell High School. Early in her…
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