Man arrested for Felony Statutory Rape
An Alexander County man is facing charges in Iredell County involving the alleged rape of a juvenile. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell stated that on January 24, 2025, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office received a report from the Rowan County Department of Social Services regarding a possible sexual offense involving a child. The incident was…
Read MoreTown Council approves Street Improvement Project
By ANGELA FARR KING The Taylorsville Town Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Public Utilities Manager Aaron Wike and Town Manager Nathan Hester updated the Council on the final bids for a large Culvert Replacement and Street Improvement Project that has been in the consulting phase…
Read MoreSchools on 2-hour delay March 5
Alexander County Schools will be on a two hour delay on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, due to high winds and heavy rain passing through the area.
Read MoreAnn Arnette Gragg
Ann Arnette Gragg, 68, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, near her home in Lenoir. She was born November 1, 1956, in Iredell County, to Burlene Hammer Arnette and Louis Edward Arnette. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory Lee Gragg. She is survived by her daughter,…
Read MoreJames Carson Burris
James Carson Burris, 53, passed away on March 4, 2025, at his home. He was born February 23, 1972, in Douglas, Georgia, to the late Peggy Chapman Burris and Jack Burris of Statesville, and moved to North Carolina the following year. James was a skilled and dedicated concrete finisher. In addition to his father, survivors…
Read MoreReverend James Ray Millsaps
Reverend James Ray Millsaps, 89, entered into eternal rest at his home in Alexander County on Monday, March 3, 2025. Born on Friday, January 31, 1936, in Alexander County, he was the son of the late Rev. Amos Millsaps and Ruth Millsaps. From a young age, Reverend Millsaps felt called to preach and follow in…
Read MoreOpen Burn Ban issued for Alexander
The Alexander County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a local open Burn Ban due to extreme fire danger conditions throughout Alexander County, effective Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of this burn ban is to protect life and property. The burn ban will apply to all outside burning that is being conducted…
Read MoreLinda Faye Wright
Linda Faye Wright, 83, of Hickory, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, after a period of declining health. Born in Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Junior and Georgia Kate Wright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ronnie Wright. Linda graduated from Piedmont High…
Read MoreJean Alice (Wolfarth) Pearson
Jean Alice (Wolfarth) Pearson of Hiddenite, formerly of Canisteo, New York, passed away surrounded by her family at her home on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The daughter of the late Bert Wolfarth and Beryl Schiller, she was born September 8, 1934, in Nelliston, New York. At only 16, she graduated from Cobleskill High School and…
Read MoreGary Smith Bentley
Gary Smith Bentley, 77, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at his home. Gary was born October 5, 1947, in Alexander County, the son of the late Smith Howard Bentley and Elsie Childers Bentley. Earlier in his working career, he worked in the furniture industry and then, from 1994-2011, worked for the…
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