Turkey Shoot benefits children’s home
By MICAH HENRY The sound of gunfire, off and on for about two hours last Friday evening, didn’t signal a skirmish or police standoff. No, instead it was a polite band of careful shooters who had gathered to help a good cause. Yes, the Wagon Wheel Turkey Shoot, in Ellendale, is held on Fridays during…
Read MoreAn incorporated Bethlehem would pinch revenues from Taylorsville, County
By MICAH HENRY If the proposed Town of Bethlehem incorporates, it would decrease sales tax distribution to the Alexander County and Town of Taylorsville governments, which would mean the County and the Town of Taylorsville would need to raise the revenue elsewhere — likely through a property tax increase — or cut services. Taylorsville Town…
Read MoreBobby Dean Carrigan
Bobby Dean Carrigan, 81, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, at his home. Bobby was born on March 3, 1944, to the late Callie Eli Carrigan and Pauline Bostian Carrigan of the Wittenburg Community. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two siblings at birth, Ronnie Dale and…
Read MoreMary Lee Parsons
Mary Lee Parsons, 81, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House. Mary was born June 3, 1943, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Sherman Parsons and Ethel Howell Parsons. Mary graduated from Happy Plains High School. She worked for 40-plus years for Tyson Food. She was a…
Read MoreEva Grace Gryder
Eva Grace Gryder, 18, of Taylorsville, peacefully passed on to heaven on March 24, 2025, at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem after a long, raging battle with bipolar disorder. She was strong and brave, and all who knew her saw how hard she fought against the illness. Eva was born on August 8, 2006, in Greenville,…
Read MorePublic can comment on proposed Bethlehem budget
The budget for the proposed Town of Bethlehem is currently under review by the North Carolina State Treasurer, which is the final step before the incorporation packet is sent to the N.C. General Assembly. The budget review meeting will take place on April 1, 2025. Prior to the April 1 meeting, the public can voice…
Read MoreJack Daniel Campbell
Jack Daniel Campbell, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County on March 23, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on August 21, 1954, in Iredell County, Jack was a cherished member of his community and to those who had the pleasure of knowing…
Read MoreGwendolyn Sue Presnell Foster
Gwendolyn Sue Presnell Foster, 47, affectionately known as Gwen, was born on Sunday, March 27, 1977, in Catawba County, and peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Catawba County. Throughout her life, Gwen was a compassionate soul who dedicated herself to her family, cherishing every moment spent with…
Read MoreGary Gales Johnson
Gary Gales Johnson, 78, of Hiddenite, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Gary was born August 5, 1946, in Iredell County, the son of the late James Gales Johnson and Pauline Adams Johnson. Gary proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He was a…
Read MoreTerry A. Cook
Terry A. Cook, 75, of Bethlehem, passed away on March 22, 2025, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. He was born October 4, 1949, to the late Edward McKinley Cook and Doris Roberta Bowman Cook of Bethlehem. Terry enjoyed retirement after owning his own business, Terry Cook Construction. Those left to cherish and honor his…
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