Joseph Allen Grant
Joseph Allen Grant, 69, of Archdale, formerly of Taylorsville, died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at his home. He was born November 8, 1955, in High Point, and was the son of the late Coleman L. and Kathleen Childers Grant. He was a retired mail carrier with the United States Postal Service. Joseph was a member…
Read MoreLocal crews battle multiple grass fires
There were multiple grass fires in Alexander County this week, with low humidity, dry vegetation, and brisk winds contributing to fire formation. As of Friday, Feb. 28, in Alexander County, in the previous five days, there were nine grass and woods fires and five to six others that were called in as illegal burns or…
Read MoreI-40 Reopening
Good news for area drivers heading to Tennessee and parts west: a section of Interstate 40 is set to reopen this weekend after months of being closed, say NCDOT officials. The section of I-40 connecting North Carolina to Tennessee was forced to close in late September when Hurricane Helene caused significant damage to the road.…
Read MoreDavid Leonard Norris, Sr.
David Leonard Norris, Sr., born on May 28, 1938, in Tupelo, Mississippi, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 28, 2025, in Catawba County. A dedicated family man, beloved community member, and proud Marine, David, better known as Pop or Sarge, enjoyed a lifetime of personal and professional accomplishments. He was a faithful member…
Read MoreDillon D. Patterson
Dillon D. Patterson, 93, of Hiddenite, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Salisbury. Dillon was born September 1, 1931, in Alexander County, the son of the late William Allie and Florence Lola Gwaltney Patterson. He lived on the farm with his family and attended Hiddenite High…
Read MoreRicky Dean Denton Sr.
Ricky Dean Denton Sr., 66, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at The Greens at Hickory in Catawba County. He was born to the late Grover Cleveland Denton and Francis Boatwright Denton on Tuesday, January 13, 1959, in York County, South Carolina. Ricky was of the Christian faith and enjoyed working on cars and…
Read MoreTwo arrested, 52 pounds of pot seized
The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of Taylorsville Police Department, executed a search warrant at 14 Willow Court in the Bethlehem Community. During the search, officers located approximately 52 pounds of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, a handgun, and cash, according to Sheriff Chad Pennell. Officers arrested and charged the following: • Dalton Lee Lindsey,…
Read MoreTimken plant closing in Hiddenite
A local manufacturer will be closing its doors later this year, causing the loss of 58 jobs. The news came from a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filed with the NC Department of Commerce. “On February 20, 2025, we notified employees at our bearings facility in Hiddenite, North Carolina, that we will gradually wind…
Read MoreBlack History Celebration Held Feb. 22
By ANGELA FARR KING The NAACP and the Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center hosted a Black History Celebration and Banquet on Saturday, February 22, at 4:00 p.m., at the Hiddenite Center Education Complex. The emcee for the evening was Rev. Sterling Howard, the president of the Alexander Chapter of the NAACP. He welcomed guests to…
Read MoreFire claims local home
A home in Bethlehem was damaged in a fire on Thursday, February 20, 2025, and burned down later that night. The house was located at 376 Old Schoolhouse Road, Taylorsville. Alexander County Fire Marshal Mark Earle noted that the occupant was the home owner, Rebecca Ann Davis. The fire was reported at 4:01 p.m. Bethlehem…
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