Betty Griffin Seamone
Betty Griffin Seamone, 76, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at her home. Betty was born August 9, 1948, in Cabarrus County, the daughter of the late Parks Griffin and Anne Lee Adams Griffin. Betty was a member of Millersville Baptist Church. She loved all animals, especially her cats and dogs. Betty…
Read MoreIrene Tew
As the sun was setting on Sunday, February 9, 2025, Irene Tew, 91, of Hickory, was welcomed into Heaven to meet her Savior Jesus Christ. Irene was born in Caldwell County to the late Marvin Annas and Rose Oxford Annas on October 17, 1933. Irene was a charter member of Friendship Baptist Church in Hudson.…
Read MoreKenneth Braswell, Jr.
Kenneth Braswell, Jr., 76, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center. Kenneth was born May 22, 1948, in Alexander County, the son of the late Rev. Kenneth Braswell, Sr. and Margie Carolyn Whisenant Braswell. Kenneth worked in the furniture industry and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed painting…
Read MoreRonnie Lee Barnes
Ronnie Lee Barnes, 68, born to the late Dympsey Roten and Gladys Miller Barnes on Sunday, March 4, 1956, in Ashe County, peacefully passed away at his home in Alexander County on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Ronnie was a supervisor at Schneider Mills and was a member of East Taylorsville Baptist Church. He is survived…
Read MoreMarie Deal Childers
Marie Deal Childers, 92, of Taylorsville, went to her heavenly home on February 8, 2025. She was born to the late Irvin and Mattie Lowe Deal on a snowy day in the Mt. Olive Community of Alexander County on Tuesday, January 31, 1933. She was the eldest member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, where she…
Read MoreShooting leads to arrest
A local man is facing charges after a shooting in Hiddenite. On Thursday, February 6, 2025, at around 9:54 a.m., 911 Communications received a call of a shooting victim at a residence on Mt. Wesley Church Road in Hiddenite. Deputies arrived on scene and found a white male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound…
Read More2025-26 Kindergarten registration underway
Alexander County Schools have begun Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-26 school year. Call your child’s school for a screening appointment. Please register your child at: https://alexanderncc.scriborder.com Screenings will take place on the following dates: Wittenburg – March 7 Bethlehem – March 10 Ellendale – March 13 Stony Point – March 21 Taylorsville – March 24…
Read MoreLocal woman wins $5 million
Patricia Osborne, of Taylorsville, tried her luck on a $30 scratch-off and won the first $5 million top prize in the Millionaire Bucks game, according to a press release from the NC Education Lottery. Osborne bought her lucky $30 ticket from Market Basket on N.C. 16 North, in Conover. When Osborne arrived at lottery headquarters…
Read MoreHarold James Gwaltney
Harold James Gwaltney, 83, a beloved member of his family and community, was born on Saturday, December 27, 1941, in Alexander County. He passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Abernathy Laurels in Catawba County, leaving behind a legacy filled with laughter and love. James was a man who adored a good joke and…
Read MoreJames “Paulie” Miller Sr.
James “Paulie” Miller Sr., 73, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. He was born on Saturday, March 3, 1951, in Statesville, to Paul M. Miller and Helen Miller Miller and grew up on West Front Street. Paulie was of the Christian faith and was a lifelong member…
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