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The Centers for Disease Control observes Suicide Prevention Month every September. It’s a time to raise awareness about suicide as a serious public health problem and to highlight the role that everyone plays in preventing suicide. Part of making suicide prevention month a success is having the right resources to communicate and the right messages…

As elections administrators across North Carolina gear up for elections in 2023 and 2024, they will be tasked with implementing new photo ID rules for voting in person and absentee by mail. Patrick Wike, Alexander County Elections Director, said photo ID for voting has been on a roller coaster ride in North Carolina. Photo ID…

By MICAH HENRY An Alexander County Career and Resource Fair was held Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at the East Taylorsville Baptist Church gym for local displaced workers, following the sudden August 26 closure of the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams furniture plants. This continues the outreach efforts of local and state entities and area employers…

A Hickory woman has died following a head-on collision in western Alexander County last weekend. On Friday, September 8, 2023, at approximately 5:40 p.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Alexander County on US 64 near Church Road, according to Master Trooper Christopher M. Casey of the Highway…

Alexander County Career & Resource Fair set for Tuesday, Sept. 12 Don’t miss the 2023 Alexander County Career & Resource Fair on Tuesday, September 12, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at East Taylorsville Baptist Church gymnasium (644 1st Ave. Dr. SE, Taylorsville). This event is designed to help those displaced by the closure of MG+BW…

By MICAH HENRY Ellendale Community resident Robbie Herman has come a long way from the little plywood guitar he banged on as a boy. Turning 20 this month, the young musician is quickly becoming an accomplished old-time banjo and guitar player and is learning the fiddle, too. Recently, Robbie and his dad, Gary Herman, sat…

Alexander County Government is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its citizens through infrastructure development, park improvements, planning and development activities, economic development opportunities, and more, according to a press release. “Alexander County has a lot of great things that are in the works,” said Marty Pennell, Chairman of the Alexander County Board…

Signs posted on entrances over weekend; 486 employees in Alexander and 47 in Iredell affected By MICAH HENRY (updated Aug. 30, 2023, 6:15 p.m.) A Taylorsville furniture company has closed down over the weekend, due to monetary problems leaving it unable to continue operations. Officials with the company, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, posted signs…

NCWorks has shared helpful information for those who lost their jobs as a result of the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams closure:   Reports that employees’ last day of employment will be in October are incorrect. The last day of employment was the last day worked, which was in most cases August 25, 2023. NCWorks…

Fatal collision reported on U.S. 64 West on August 30 On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at approximately 9:15 a.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Alexander County on U.S. 64 West near Liberty Grove Church Road, according to Master Trooper Christopher M. Casey, of the North Carolina State…