Linda Kay Pierce Pardue
Linda Kay Pierce Pardue, 77, passed away in the arms of her husband on April 29, 2026. She was born and raised on a cotton farm in Stony Point and had called Taylorsville home since the 1960s. Born May 1, 1948, daughter of the late Ben Elbert Pierce and Rosie Mitchell Pierce, Linda married Paul…
Read MoreCounty Commissioners continue budget discussion
The Alexander County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. for a work session to discuss the fiscal year 2026–2027 budget. Two fire departments presented requests for increases in their respective fire tax rates. Scotty Abernathy, Chief of Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department, said the department’s board of directors is…
Read More“America’s 250 at The Rock” set May 29
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of America, an incredibly special event will be held on May 29, 2026, 7:00 pm, at Rocky Face Park in Hiddenite. Partners Patriots Theater and Studio 3 will bring this performance to life with music and theatrical performances in an open-air setting where actual events portrayed took place. Patriots…
Read MoreTown plans Veterans Banner Program
In honor of our community’s veterans and to commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary, the Town of Taylorsville has begun a Veterans Banner Program. These banners will be used throughout the town during patriotic holidays. Members of the community are encouraged to apply to have their veteran commemorated. Donations will need to be submitted by May 15,…
Read MoreApple Blossom Festival set for Saturday
Among hundreds of vendors and booths, United States Strongman will hold the Apple Blossom Invitational Competition and Exhibition at the Taylorsville Apple Blossom Festival on May 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., said festival director Gina Kay Honosky. Registration invitations have been made but registration is on a first come first served basis and is $50,…
Read MoreDouble Creek Rodeo set May 1-2
Double Creek Rodeo will hold rodeo events at H&H Arena at 533 Ned Herman Road in the Ellendale Community on Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. daily with the rodeo starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20 for adults; children age 6 and under are admitted at no…
Read MoreCora Lee Bowman
Cora Lee Bowman, 89, of Conover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, surrounded by her children. Her husband passed away on the same date, 18 years earlier. Cora was born August 29, 1936, in Caldwell County, the daughter of the late Rubin Alexander Price and Neve Elizabeth Bolick Price. For most of her…
Read MoreDespite rain, burn ban remains in effect
RALEIGH, APRIL 27, 2026 — The statewide burn ban remains in effect until further notice despite weekend rain in some areas. Persistent dry weather and increasing rainfall deficits from the last several months have left most of the state needing 10 inches of rain or more. “While the rainfall we received over the weekend was…
Read MoreTodd Hemric
Todd Hemric, 60, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at his home. Todd was born September 27, 1965, in Genesee County, Michigan, to the late Clyde Hemric and Ann Ball LeClear. Todd was a machine operator for Schneider Mills, enjoyed playing golf, and loved his dog, “Daisy.” Those left to cherish…
Read MoreOlga Reyes Brewer
Olga Reyes Brewer, 85, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at her home. Olga was born May 4, 1941, in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, the daughter of the late Mario Reyes and Alicia Perez. During her working career, with her husband, she was the owner of Latino Food Mart for many years. Those left…
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