Lail to become a district administrator soon
Alexander County School Superintendent Dr. Bill Griffin has announced that Jacob Lail, principal at ACHS, will move into district administration after the school year is finished. Griffin made the announcement to staff at the May 7, 2025, faculty meeting, stating that Lail will be an asset to serve all schools in Alexander County. The exact…
Read MoreLackey named Mother of the Year
By MICAH HENRY A Taylorsville resident who has been sharing her love for her family for many decades is winner of the 2025 Times’ Mother of the Year honors. Mary “Evelyn” Milstead Lackey, age 93, is the subject of the winning essay written by her granddaughter, Kristi Tucker, of Conover. (The essay appears below.) “She…
Read MoreTaylorsville Rotary wins three awards at District level
The Rotary Club of Taylorsville gained an unprecedented level of recognition by winning three awards at the Rotary District 7680 Conference held at the Statesville Civic Center during May 1 – 2, 2025. The 53 clubs in the District who entered the competition were judged on how well they addressed each of these four areas…
Read MoreViolet Hicks Chapman
Violet Hicks Chapman, 75, of Statesville, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Violet was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on January 6, 1950, to the late Chester Ray Hicks and Lottie Hicks. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Bobby…
Read MoreJames Charles Rogers
James Charles Rogers, 90, known by everyone who knew him as Charles, was born to the late Theodore Richard Rogers and Cecil Mae Chapman Rogers on Tuesday, June 5, 1934, in Alexander County. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Catawba Valley Living at Rock Barn in Catawba County. Charles served in…
Read MoreHoward Wayne Jenkins
Howard Wayne Jenkins, better known as “Flip,” 84, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Taylorsville House, after years of declining health. Howard was born January 26, 1941, in Alexander County, the son of the late Pleas Marson Jenkins and Lois Stafford Jenkins. Howard proudly served in the United States Army…
Read MoreJeffrey Adams
Jeffrey Adams, 64, of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at his home. Jeffrey was born September 12, 1960, in Iredell County, the son of Geraldine Pharr Adams and the late Walter Jackson Adams. Jeffrey worked at Vesco for 20 years as a mechanic for most of his career. He was a…
Read MoreBrenda Pope Miller
Brenda Pope Miller, 74, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House after an extended illness. Brenda was born August 13, 1950, in Catawba County, the daughter of the late R. D. Pope and Eunice Tevepaugh Pope. Brenda retired from Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was a member of The Purpose…
Read MoreDavid Wayne Bentley
David Wayne Bentley, 61, born on Wednesday, November 20, 1963, to the late Leroy and Lena Belle James Bentley, in Alexander County, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. David dedicated many years of his career as a logistics manager at Yanjan USA in Statesville. He was…
Read MoreLinda Jeane Harris Byers
Linda Jeane Harris Byers, 83, of Stony Point, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House. Linda was born August 24, 1941, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late J. C. Harris and Lucille Johnson Harris. Linda graduated from Central School in 1959 and Davis Hospital School of Nursing in 1962.…
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