ABC Store reopening this Saturday
Alcohol aficianados will not have to drive as far with the reopening of the Taylorsville Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (ABC) Store this Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. The store is located in the same location as before, at 42 NC Hwy. 16 South, near the Alexander County Services Center and Taylorsville Post Office. Readers may recall…
Read MoreAlexander native to lead SHS band
Krislynn Hawthorne, native of Alexander County, has been named the new band director at Statesville High School. The high school’s leadership announced the hiring on the school’s Facebook page. Hawthorne was quoted there saying, “I grew up in Taylorsville, NC, and graduated from Alexander Central. I then attended Winston-Salem State University where I graduated with…
Read MoreKayleen Michelle (Muchler) Rankin
Kayleen Michelle (Muchler) Rankin, 31, of Stony Point, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, after a seven-month battle with cancer. Kayleen was born on September 13, 1993, to William and Susan Muchler in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She is survived by her husband, David; sons, Daniel and Caleb; parents, William and Susan Muchler; sisters, Melanie Strickland,…
Read MoreDouglas Lee Rimmer
Douglas Lee Rimmer, 80, of Statesville, passed away on January 29, 2025, at home surrounded by family following an extended illness. Doug was born on April 8, 1944, in Alexander County, to the late James Knox Rimmer and Alice Gryder Rimmer. He had worked for the North Carolina Department of Corrections, Department of Transportation, and…
Read MoreMary Mathis Little
Mary Mathis Little, 70, of Taylorsville, passed away on January 28, 2025, at Pine Acres in Lexington. Mary was born January 3, 1955, in Catawba County, the daughter of the late Hayden Donald Mathis and Margaret Shook Mathis. She worked in the furniture industry for most of her working career and was a divine, faithful…
Read MoreRichard Howard Childers
Richard Howard Childers, 78, born on Friday, November 1, 1946, in Alexander County, to Clifford and Mary Jo Bumgarner Childers, passed away peacefully at his home in Alexander County on Monday, January 27, 2025. For over 40 years, Richard worked at Broyhill Furniture. Richard was of the Baptist faith. Richard is survived by his wife…
Read MoreEAMS welcomes new Assistant Principal
By ANGELA FARR KING East Alexander Middle has undergone some major changes lately and the most recent one is the addition of their new assistant principal, Mrs. Jessica Cook. She came unofficially prior to the Christmas break so that she could begin to learn “the ropes” of her new position, but she officially assumed her…
Read MoreRoy Ray Johnson
Roy Ray Johnson, 78, born on Tuesday, June 25, 1946, in Wilkes County, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Sherrills Ford Hospice House in Catawba County. He led a life characterized by dedication, love for family, and a relentless spirit of hard work. Roy had a fruitful career, having retired from Lowe’s…
Read MoreMary Ellen Terry Willis
Mary Ellen Terry Willis, 88, a beloved figure in her community, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Catawba County. Born on Wednesday, November 25, 1936, in Cleveland County, she brought joy and warmth to those around her throughout her life. Mary was cherished for her deep love of…
Read MoreKendra Brooke McDaniel
Kendra Brooke McDaniel, 31, was born on October 29, 1993, in Chesapeake, Virginia, she graced this world with her vibrant spirit until her unexpected passing at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center on January 25, 2025. At the time of her passing, Kendra resided in Hiddenite, where she created a loving home with her significant other,…
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