Nancy Carol Caskaddon Fox
Nancy Carol Caskaddon Fox, 81, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly at Atrium Health Cabarrus on Monday, May 5, 2025. Nancy was born in Iredell County on July 16, 1943, to the late John Henry Caskaddon and Edna Alice Bost Caskaddon. She attended Fellowship Baptist Church. Survivors include a brother, John Franklin Caskaddon of Statesville; a…
Read MoreClay Crowson Price
Clay Crowson Price, 88, of Stony Point, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 3, 2025. He was born in Alexander County on March 5, 1937, to Ned Crowson Price and Claire Moretz Price. Clay graduated from Taylorsville High School and the North Carolina State School of Agriculture. He worked in banking, construction, and…
Read MoreTobias William Slager “Toby”
Tobias William Slager “Toby” tragically passed away on May 1, 2025, in his home at the age of 20. He was born in Bradenton, Florida, but most recently, called Taylorsville his home. He graduated from Tarheel Challenge Academy of New London, North Carolina, at the age of 16. Toby loved to write songs and sing,…
Read MoreFrances Enlow Petrea
Frances Enlow Petrea, born on Monday, May 10, 1937, in Caldwell County, passed away peacefully at her home in Alexander County on Thursday, May 1, 2025. She was a beloved member of her community and devoted to her family, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth that will be cherished by those who knew…
Read MoreJeannie Rene Smith Johnson
Jeannie Rene Smith Johnson, 57, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, after an extended sickness at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory. Jeannie was born February 22, 1968, the daughter of the late Denny Harold Smith, Sr. and Bonita Kay Lane Smith. Jeannie was of the Baptist faith and a former employee…
Read MoreBechtel named Interim Alexander County Manager
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, the Alexander County Board of Commissioners announced the appointment of Debra Bechtel as Interim County Manager, following the resignation of former County Manager Todd Herms on April 30. Bechtel, according to a county press release, has extensive experience in North Carolina local government, including her service as an Assistant District…
Read MoreRodeo set May 2-3
H&H Indoor Arena, located at 533 Ned Herman Road, in Taylorsville, will host Double Creek Pro Rodeo on Friday and Saturday, May 2 and 3. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. both evenings. The rodeo is sponsored by United Country Real Estate Big 6 Properties. Admission is $20 cash…
Read MoreNational Day of Prayer services planned May 1
The National Day of Prayer is planned Thursday, May 1, 2025. A prayer service will be held 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Alexander County Courthouse Park. The public is invited to attend and pray for our nation, community, and other needs. At 6:30 p.m., Stony Point Global Methodist Church will hold a National Day…
Read MoreRepublican Party names Hall of Fame at Trump-Reagan Dinner
By MICAH HENRY The Alexander County Republican Party hosted its spring dinner, now known as the Trump-Reagan Dinner, on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at White Splendor event venue on Barrett Mountain, south of Taylorsville. The party inducted three recipients as Hall of Fame honor recipients. Alexander County Republican Party Chair Jack Simms welcomed the crowd…
Read More957 Mobile Café Ten Year Celebration set May 3
(Updated May 1, 11:01 a.m., to correct start date of Mobile Café service in Ellendale, which will begin May 9.) Mike Richmond, director of the 957 Mobile Café in Taylorsville, is thankful the food outreach ministry is turning ten years old this spring. 957 Mobile Café Inc. was founded in 2015 with the support and…
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