Fire claims poultry house
By MICAH HENRY A chicken house in the Vashti Community was claimed by fire on the night of Monday, March 17, 2025, about 8:00 p.m., according to Vashti Fire Chief Coty Fox. Vashti, Sugar Loaf, Iredell Central fire departments were dispatched to the structure fire, located at 7860 Vashti Road, with Hiddenite and Stony Point…
Read MorePart of students’ brains are shrinking, says education expert
By MICAH HENRY Dr. Bill Daggett, Executive Chair and founder of the Successful Practices Network, brought some surprising research to light at Alexander Central Auditorium on Thursday, March 13. Dr. Bill Griffin, Alexander County Schools Superintendent, introduced the guest speaker. Daggett’s appearance was underwritten by a grant from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund and Sam Houston.…
Read MoreJohn Bristol “Bilbo” Poole
John Bristol “Bilbo” Poole, 78, of Hiddenite, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at his home. John was born January 1, 1947, in Alexander County, the son of the late William Carter Lackey, Sr. and Wilma Poole Stevenson. John proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He spent most…
Read MoreErnest Monroe Webster Sr.
Ernest Monroe Webster Sr., 79, a beloved figure in his community and a dedicated family man, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born on Friday, May 25, 1945, in Alexander County, where he began a life full of passion, labor, and love. As the…
Read MoreDonald “Donnie” Lee Davis
Donald “Donnie” Lee Davis, 70, of Conover, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory. He was born April 2, 1954, in Catawba County, to the late Floyd and Faye Mingus Davis. Donnie was of the Baptist faith and retired from the furniture industry. He spent hours on the…
Read MoreJeremy Lane Austin
Jeremy Lane Austin, 46, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center. Jeremy was born December 22, 1978, in Alexander County, the son of Susan Lail Bowman and the late Rocky Austin. Jeremy was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his mother, those left to cherish and honor Jeremy’s…
Read MoreMary Ann Herman Anderson
Mary Ann Herman Anderson, affectionately known as Ann, passed away on March 15, 2025, in Taylorsville, at Valley Nursing & Rehab. Born on November 10, 1947, in Alexander County, Ann had worked as a supervisor at Carolina Glove Mill and worked part-time for many years at the Coffee Shoppe, Burger Basket, and the Taylorsville Gas…
Read MoreErnest Pope
Ernest Pope, 73, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2025, at home following a brief illness. Ernest was born June 19, 1951, in Morganton, to the late Melvin Pope and Lula McLean Pope. He was of the Baptist faith and served in the United States Army. Survivors include two sons, Matthew Pope of…
Read MoreDaniel Lee Lambert
Daniel Lee Lambert, 41, of Statesville, passed away on March 14, 2025, at Iredell Medical Center following a brief illness. Daniel was born July 15, 1983, in Iredell County, to the late Harold Bustle Sr. and June Little of Statesville. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his mother, survivors include three daughters,…
Read MoreWomen arrested on drug charges
Two Taylorsville women are facing charges related to illicit drugs, according to local law enforcement. On Thursday, March 13, 2025, the Alexander County Sheriff’s, Taylorsville Police Department, and North Carolina Probation and Parole officers arrested several individuals for Possession of controlled substances, including: • Brandy Diane Benge, W/F, age 32, of Taylorsville, was charged with…
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