More than $4,600 in prizes in Buy Local Challenge
The 2025 Buy Local Challenge officially kicks off today, May 28, 2025, offering local customers a chance to win big prizes from fifty participating businesses. “The Taylorsville Times is pleased to once again partner with Alexander County government to offer our residents and the business community the Buy Local Challenge promotion,” said Steve Garland, General…
Read MoreVeronica “Vickie” Hill
Veronica “Vickie” Hill, 59, of Hickory, passed away June 3, 2025, at her residence. Born December 31, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Beatrice Hill Lackey. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Lackey. Vickie was a gentle soul, known by all who met her as…
Read MoreTown Economic Visioning public workshop set June 10
The Town of Taylorsville will hold a Community Economic Visioning Workshop for citizens, business owners, Alexander County and regional partners — in short, everyone — on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Celebrate You, 34 West Main Avenue, in Taylorsville. What is the economic role you want downtown Taylorsville to play…
Read MoreTimothy Allan (Tim) Burke
Timothy Allan (Tim) Burke, 75, of Hickory, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, after a long battle with his health. Born in Washington, D.C., Timothy made the decision 48 years ago to move to the Hickory area, where he was employed by CommScope for many years. He is survived by his wife of 55…
Read MoreArba 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…
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