Paul Calvin Hartman
Paul Calvin Hartman, 100, of Towanda, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home Thursday evening, May 7, 2026. Born in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, on January 19, 1926, he was the son of Calvin Andrew Hartman and Margaret Rose (Balliet) Hartman. Paul was a 1944 graduate of Tamaqua High School, and on January 17, 1944, he enlisted with…
Read MoreOn the Border, Eagles tribute band, free concert Saturday
Alexander County leaders are have announced the 2026 Summer Concert Series on the Rotary Performance Stage at Alexander County Courthouse Park in downtown Taylorsville will kick off Saturday, May 9, with On The Border (an Eagles tribute band). The band delivers an authentic concert experience, performing everything from ballads like “Desperado” and “Lyin’ Eyes” to…
Read MoreHerman named 2026 Mother of the Year
By MICAH HENRY Becky Herman Dupuis wrote that her mother is “Captain of the Ship” in her family. “She was the rock we didn’t even realize we were standing on,” Becky related. Becky, 57, wrote the winning essay in The Times’ annual Mother of the Year contest about her mom, Pat Herman, 81, of the…
Read MoreMandatory water restrictions imposed
Taylorsville, City of Hickory, and EnergyUnited water customers are now under mandatory water restrictions due to the ongoing drought, as listed below. TAYLORSVILLE IMPLEMENTS MANDATORY WATER RESTRICTIONS DUE TO DROUGHT In response to the current conditions outlined by the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council, The Town of Taylorsville has implemented Stage II – Mandatory…
Read MoreFire ruins Ellendale home
At approximately 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2026, Ellendale Fire Department, along with Bethlehem and Taylorsville fire departments, were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 79 Meadlock Pennell Drive in the Ellendale Community, according to Chris Hicks, Alexander County Fire Marshal. Crews arrived within 10 minutes to find a working fire. Crews made…
Read MoreFire damages home in Hiddenite May 2
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Hiddenite Fire Department along with Vashti Fire and Stony Point Fire, was dispatched to 55 Raccoon Hollow Drive, off of Sulphur Springs Road, for a reported structure fire, stated Chris Hicks, Alexander County Fire Marshal. Units arrived on the scene within 10 minutes to find a…
Read MoreLeavy Smith
Leavy Smith, of the Taylorsville community, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at his home. He was born to the late Ollie Lee Smith and Susannah Jones Smith on Tuesday, July 6, 1948, in Summerton, South Carolina. Leavy worked in upholstery at Bassett Furniture for 17 years. He is survived by his loving wife…
Read MoreJohnathan Lee Elliott
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Johnathan Lee Elliott, who departed this world on May 4, 2026, at Frye Regional Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 9, 1977, in Taylorsville, Johnathan blessed our lives for 48 remarkable years. Johnathan was the cherished son of the late…
Read MoreJessica Munday Hinkle
Jessica Munday Hinkle, 45, of Statesville, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House. Jessica was born on November 26, 1980, in Iredell County, the daughter of Karen Sue Shoemaker and the late Ronald Lee Munday. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her mother, those left to honor and…
Read MoreJerrie Lucille Sears Head
Jerrie Lucille Sears Head, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Taylorsville House in Alexander County. Born to the late William “Bill” Daniel Sears, Jr. and Lunda Luvinna Gryder Sears on January 9, 1940, in Alexander County, Jerrie worked in the furniture industry, lawn care, and as a caregiver. She was a…
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