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Two women arrested after high speed chase
An intoxicated driver led an Alexander County Sheriff’s Deputy on a vehicle chase into Iredell County on Saturday, October 14, 2017. The deputy stated in his report that while patrolling in Stony Point he met a vehicle on Smith Farm Road that had an equipment violation, according to Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman. The deputy…
Read MoreSheriff’s Officers seek suspicious man following Oct. 12 incident
The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office is requesting information on an incident that occurred on October 12, 2017, at approximately 4:09 PM in the 200 block of Rocky Face Church Road, Taylorsville. The Alexander County 911 Center received a call stating that a white male, with long gray hair and a mustache, driving an older model…
Read MoreCougars shake off slow start, rout McDowell, 55-21
Godfrey runs for 218 yards to become school’s all-time leader By D.N. PENNELL, Jr. Alexander Central’s Varsity Football Team fought through a sluggish first half before breaking the game open in a 55-21 win over the McDowell Titans on Friday night, October 13, in Taylorsville. Alexander, which improved to 4-0 in the NWC and…
Read MoreLast minute TD lifts JV Cougars to 7-0 start
ACHS rallies from behind for road win at McDowell By D.N. PENNELL, Jr. The Alexander Central JV Cougar Football Team had to rally from behind to stay unbeaten on Thursday night, October 12, in Marion. After trailing 7-0 entering the fourth quarter, the Cougars notched a pair of TDs in the final stanza to escape…
Read MoreSchool Board, Commissioners, CVCC consider facility needs for Alex Early College
Representatives from Catawba Valley Community College joined the Alexander County Commissioners and the Alexander County Board of Education in a meeting on Monday, October 9, to discuss the facility needs for Alexander Early College and also the local (Commission) allocation to Alexander County Schools. Alexander Early College, housed at CVCC but considered a campus of…
Read MoreCougars knock off Freedom for seventh win
ACHS knocks off Patriots, secures outright lead in NWC By D.N. PENNELL, Jr. The Alexander Central Varsity Cougar Football Team remained perfect on the season with an impressive 33-27 road win over the Freedom Patriots on Friday night, October 6, in Morganton. Devon Weiss (181 yards) and Gunnar Anderson (133 yards) sparked a 394-yard…
Read MoreJV Cougars defeat Freedom, improve to 6-0
ACHS rallies from two points down at halftime By D.N. PENNELL, Jr. The Alexander Central JV Cougar Football Team rallied from a two-point halftime deficit to defeat the Freedom Patriots 28-16 on Thursday, October 5, at Cougar Stadium in Taylorsville. With the win, the young Cougars improved to 3-0 in NW 3A/4A games…
Read MorePolice ask for public’s help to identify suspects in Verizon store break-in
The Taylorsville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects who broke into the Verizon store in Taylorsville during the early morning hours of Thursday, September 28, 2017. The suspects smashed the front glass door at the store on West Main Avenue, entered the business, and took Apple iPhones and an…
Read MoreNever Stop Believing… Cougars rally late for game-winning score, remain perfect
Last minute TD pass propels team to 6-0 By D.N. PENNELL, Jr. Just before launching a game-winning 46-yard touchdown pass to Kendall Flowers with just over a minute to play, Alexander Central senior quarterback Gunnar Anderson told anyone who would listen on the Cougar sidelines to “Never Stop Believing,”. Anderson, who said he dreamt about…
Read MoreHands of a Sportsman assisted deer hunt deemed a big success
By MICAH HENRY There were hugs, whoops, high fives, and even some tears of joy among male and female hunters during the local Hands of a Sportsman deer hunt for youth and disabled hunters this month. Seventeen disabled hunters from the area, ranging in age from 11 to 72 years, plus family members and…
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