Apple Blossom Festival is this Saturday
The Seventh Annual Taylorsville Apple Blossom Festival is planned for Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the downtown area, said Festival Director Gina Kay Honosky. Opening ceremonies will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the park with Pastor Tom Andrews, Town Manager Nathan Hester, Mayor George Holleman, and Alexander County Commissioner…
Read MoreEmo Fox Bebber
Emo Fox Bebber, 91, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Carolina Caring in Newton. Emo was born June 26, 1933, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Jason Andrew Fox and Bessie Bowman Fox. Emo retired from Sherrill Furniture and then enjoyed being a greeter at Wal-Mart for 13 years.…
Read MorePatricia Delamar Vowell (Ridenhour)
Patricia Delamar Vowell (Ridenhour), 80, of Hiddenite, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Taylorsville House. Patricia was born January 3, 1945, in Ancon, Panama Canal Zone, Panama, the daughter of the late Carl Dawson Delamar and Nora Lee Harrington Delamar. Patricia graduated from Durham High School in 1963, Croft Business School in…
Read MoreFloyd “Mack” Bentley
Floyd “Mack” Bentley, 70, born to Junior William Bentley and Minnie Irene Hubbard Bentley on December 14, 1954, in Alexander County, passed away peacefully at his home on April 26, 2025. He is survived by his brother, Jerry Bentley, and his sisters, Carol Deal, Gail Herman, and Dana Crabtree. A memorial service to honor Floyd’s…
Read MoreHerms taking position as Valdese Town Manager
The following news release on the Town of Valdese Facebook page notes that Todd Herms, Alexander County Manager for the past several months, who resigned effective April 30, 2025, will be Town Manager for Valdese effective May 1. “The Valdese Town Council initiated an extensive hiring process to select the best candidate to serve as…
Read MoreCarroll Dean Reid
Carroll Dean Reid November 18, 1946 – April 25, 2025 With a lifetime of memories stretching some 78 years, Carroll said goodbye to us on April 25, 2025. Passing his formative years in the Oak Hill Community of Caldwell County, America summoned him in early 1966 into its Army. After more than a year in…
Read MoreJunior Robert Wallace
Junior Robert Wallace, 74, born to Herman Parks Wallace and Mozelle Hubbard Wallace on Monday, October 16, 1950, in Alexander County, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Glenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation in Iredell County. During his working career, Junior dedicated himself to cutting timber. Junior also attended Liledoun Baptist Church. Junior leaves behind…
Read MoreNorma Jean Neal
Norma Jean Neal July 21, 1957 – April 24, 2025 Pleasant Home FBH Church Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11 a.m. Norma Jean Neal, 67, of Polk Street, Taylorsville, passed away April 24, 2025, at Valley Nursing. Norma Jean was born July 21, 1957, in Alexander County, to the late Roosevelt Clark and Margaret Neal McCauley.…
Read MoreBrian Alan Sherrill
Brian Alan Sherrill, 57, of Hiddenite, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Brian was born on September 25, 1968, to parents Troy (Jeep) and Nancy Sherrill. He was the second of their six boys: two who died young – Gary and Terry – and three who carry on his…
Read MoreLeaders relate child abuse situation in Alexander
By ANGELA FARR KING April has been designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is a subject that is difficult to discuss, but very necessary. According to the American Children’s Alliance (ACA), more than 550,000 U.S. children were victims of abuse and neglect in 2022. Neglect is the most common form of abuse, with…
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