Kristina Miller Torrence
Kristina Miller Torrence, 48, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, following an extended illness. Kristina was born in Iredell County on May 17, 1976, to the late Dennie Lee Miller and Marlene Hope Barker. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Keith Torrence; a son, Keegan Torrence of the…
Read MoreKenneth Lee Pennell
Kenneth Lee Pennell, 69, of Sunset Beach, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at his home. Kenny was born in Lenoir on March 19, 1956, to the late Bobby Lee and Wanda Myers Pennell. Survivors include his son, Joshua Lee Pennell; a sister, Kathy Stewart; and a brother, Kevin Lyle Pennell. Graveside services…
Read MoreGant resigns as ACHS Men’s Head Coach
The Alexander Central High School Athletic Department announces that Men’s Basketball Head Coach Cam Gant has made the decision to step down from the position. Gant served as Head Men’s Basketball Coach for two seasons and compiled an overall record of 24-28 and a conference record of 9-11. Gant had been part of the basketball…
Read MoreSchool Board hires WPCOG to redraw Voting Districts
Submitted by Dr. Denita Dowell-Reavis, Testing and Accountability/Communications Director, Alexander County Schools The Alexander County Board of Education will pay a regional planning group to redraw voting districts for the 2026 school board elections. The Western Piedmont Council of Governments will update the districts for $5,300 and have them ready for public review by July.…
Read MoreMotorcyclist killed in crash on NC 16
On Friday, March 28, 2025, at approximately 5:40 p.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Alexander County on NC 16 at Millersville Road, said Master Trooper Christopher M. Casey of the Highway Patrol. A 2007 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, traveling south on NC 16, attempted to turn left onto Millersville…
Read MoreBethlehem incorporation update: application withdrawn
Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Alexander County Commission Chairman Marty Pennell regarding the question of Bethlehem Community incorporating into a town. Also, the Bethlehem incorporation application to the Local Government Commission was withdrawn this week (scroll down to second red headline below). By MARTY PENNELL “To Be, or Not to Be,…
Read MoreJerry Reid Rash Sr.
Jerry Reid Rash Sr., 80, of Olin, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House, following an extended illness. Jerry was born in Iredell County on August 8, 1944, to the late George Reid Rash and Nola Madolyn Walker Rash. He was a third-generation farmer. Survivors include two sons, Jerry Reid Rash…
Read MoreBetty Ann Suddreth
Betty Ann Suddreth, 85, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Betty was born September 24, 1939, in Caldwell County, the daughter of the late Floyd Granville Mull and Mary Irene Hollar Mull. Betty worked as a personnel manager in the furniture industry. She was a member of…
Read MoreDoris Edward St. Clair
Doris Edward St. Clair, 90, of Stony Point, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Taylorsville House, following an extended illness. He was born May 13, 1934, in Alexander County, to the late Lee David St. Clair and Ollie Mae Barnes St. Clair. He was of the Baptist faith and served in the US…
Read MoreHarold “Buster” Dean Hammer
Harold “Buster” Dean Hammer passed away peacefully at his home in Alexander County on March 30, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on July 28, 1945, in Catawba County, Harold was a proud veteran who dedicated part of his life to serving his country in the United States Army. His commitment to his nation…
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