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Charters of Freedom dedicated in Taylorsville
A dedication ceremony for the Charters of Freedom (the Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights) permanent settings, placed at Alexander County Courthouse Park a few years ago, was held Friday, May 15, 2026, at the park. Those in attendance were greeted with music by the Alexander Central High School Marching…
Read MoreState prison guard arrested, resigns post
A former prison guard has been charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer after a run-in with local police this week. On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Taylorsville Police officers responded to Ridgecrest Drive in reference to a civil dispute. The caller advised that James Davis had blocked a vehicle in and would not allow its…
Read MoreCrowd grows for 2026 Apple Blossom Festival
Crowd grows for 2026 Apple Blossom Festival
Read MoreACHS Teams advance to playoffs fourth round
– NCHSAA 6A PLAYOFFS – Lady Cougars demolish TC Roberson; advance to fourth round ACHS will face top-seeded Kings Mountain By DN PENNELL, Jr. Alexander Central continued its dominant postseason run Tuesday night, May 12, 2026, overwhelming TC Roberson 15-0 in three innings during third-round action of the NCHSAA 6A State Softball Playoffs at Central…
Read MoreCounty plans to clear more debris-laden streams
By MICAH HENRY The Alexander County Board of Commissioners approved a measure at their meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, to accept state grant money for streamflow rehabilitation projects. Soil and Water Conservation District Director Pamela Bowman presented the item to the board, noting the Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program (StRAP) awarded the Alexander District $516,000…
Read MoreStudent recognized as a hero
By ANGELA FARR KING The Alexander County Board of Education held their monthly meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. It was a night of celebrating the accomplishments of some of the outstanding students in Alexander County Schools. One award stood out because of the bravery that was required of this student. Dakota…
Read MoreState-issued burn ban lifted for all NC
Fire danger moderates following recent rainfall Effective at 8 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2026, the N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning for Alamance, Anson, Cabarrus, Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Guilford, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, Rockingham, Rowan, Stanly, Stokes and Union counties. The ban, which went into effect statewide…
Read MoreOn the Border, Eagles tribute band, free concert Saturday
Alexander County leaders are have announced the 2026 Summer Concert Series on the Rotary Performance Stage at Alexander County Courthouse Park in downtown Taylorsville will kick off Saturday, May 9, with On The Border (an Eagles tribute band). The band delivers an authentic concert experience, performing everything from ballads like “Desperado” and “Lyin’ Eyes” to…
Read MoreHerman named 2026 Mother of the Year
By MICAH HENRY Becky Herman Dupuis wrote that her mother is “Captain of the Ship” in her family. “She was the rock we didn’t even realize we were standing on,” Becky related. Becky, 57, wrote the winning essay in The Times’ annual Mother of the Year contest about her mom, Pat Herman, 81, of the…
Read MoreMandatory water restrictions imposed
Taylorsville, City of Hickory, and EnergyUnited water customers are now under mandatory water restrictions due to the ongoing drought, as listed below. TAYLORSVILLE IMPLEMENTS MANDATORY WATER RESTRICTIONS DUE TO DROUGHT In response to the current conditions outlined by the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council, The Town of Taylorsville has implemented Stage II – Mandatory…
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