Jerrie 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…
Read MoreAlfred Randolph “Ran” Carrington IV
Alfred Randolph “Ran” Carrington IV passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026. He was born in Danville, Virginia, on December 9, 1957, to the late Alfred Randolph Carrington III (Bud) and Faye Marshall Carrington. He was a 1976 graduate of Hickory High School and spent many years of his life driving a truck, teaching truck…
Read MoreTerry Michael Kerley
Terry Michael Kerley, 75, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville. Terry was born August 23, 1950, in Alexander County, the son of the late Odell Kerley and Mildred Deal Kerley. Terry proudly served in the United States Army, where he was stationed in…
Read MoreGaylord Thornton Marshall
Gaylord Thornton Marshall, 80, affectionately known as “G,” passed away peacefully at his home in Alexander County on April 30, 2026. Born to the late Gerald Edward Marshall and Amelia Grace Witt Marshall on March 29, 1946, in Black Hawk, Iowa, Gaylord served as an assistant pastor at Godley Prairie Community Church in New Boston,…
Read MoreLinda Kay Pierce Pardue
Linda Kay Pierce Pardue, 77, passed away in the arms of her husband on April 29, 2026. She was born and raised on a cotton farm in Stony Point and had called Taylorsville home since the 1960s. Born May 1, 1948, daughter of the late Ben Elbert Pierce and Rosie Mitchell Pierce, Linda married Paul…
Read MoreCounty Commissioners continue budget discussion
The Alexander County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. for a work session to discuss the fiscal year 2026–2027 budget. Two fire departments presented requests for increases in their respective fire tax rates. Scotty Abernathy, Chief of Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department, said the department’s board of directors is…
Read More“America’s 250 at The Rock” set May 29
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of America, an incredibly special event will be held on May 29, 2026, 7:00 pm, at Rocky Face Park in Hiddenite. Partners Patriots Theater and Studio 3 will bring this performance to life with music and theatrical performances in an open-air setting where actual events portrayed took place. Patriots…
Read MoreTown plans Veterans Banner Program
In honor of our community’s veterans and to commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary, the Town of Taylorsville has begun a Veterans Banner Program. These banners will be used throughout the town during patriotic holidays. Members of the community are encouraged to apply to have their veteran commemorated. Donations will need to be submitted by May 15,…
Read MoreApple Blossom Festival set for Saturday
Among hundreds of vendors and booths, United States Strongman will hold the Apple Blossom Invitational Competition and Exhibition at the Taylorsville Apple Blossom Festival on May 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., said festival director Gina Kay Honosky. Registration invitations have been made but registration is on a first come first served basis and is $50,…
Read MoreDouble Creek Rodeo set May 1-2
Double Creek Rodeo will hold rodeo events at H&H Arena at 533 Ned Herman Road in the Ellendale Community on Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. daily with the rodeo starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20 for adults; children age 6 and under are admitted at no…
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