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Suspect’s crash during chase leads to death of innocent motorist
The area of NC 16 south of Taylorsville near Fairgrounds Road was closed for hours on the afternoon and evening of Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, due to a police chase and deadly crash. At approximately 12:18 p.m. on Feb. 1, a member of the State Highway Patrol attempted to stop a stolen 2019 Toyota Camry…
Read MoreTown Council to meet Feb. 6
The agenda for the next Regular Called Meeting of the Taylorsville Town Council has been announced. This meeting will be held Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., in the Town Hall Council Chambers. Agenda items are: 1. Call to Order- Mayor 2. Invocation – Pledge of Allegiance 3. Adoption of Agenda and Consideration of…
Read MoreStafford named Conover Fire Chief
At the January 2024 Conover City Council meeting, city leaders witnessed the swearing-in ceremony of their new Fire Chief, Mark R. Stafford, native of Alexander County and resident of the Ellendale Community. According to the Conover Fire Department Facebook page, Chief Stafford boasts over 20 years of public safety experience, starting as an EMS…
Read MoreAlex schools receive $98,000 for security upgrades
The Alexander County Schools system is receiving $98,000 to upgrade safety at local schools. This funding is from the Center for Safer Schools School Safety Grant Program of the N.C. Dept. of Public Instruction. According to a letter sent from the Center for Safer Schools Executive Director, Karen W. Fairley, to ACS Superintendent Dr. Jennifer…
Read MoreMotorist hits multiple utility poles, threatens to harm self
By MICAH HENRY An incident occurred last Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 24, 2024, which prompted local schools to use heightened security measures and blocked traffic in a portion of Taylorsville. According to Taylorsville Police Chief Michael Millsaps, the incident occurred about 1:30 p.m. Jan. 24 when a vehicle crashed into four utility poles on West Main…
Read MoreArgument leads to shooting, one in hospital
A Taylorsville man suffered gunshot wounds and another man has been arrested following a shooting over the weekend. According to Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell, on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at around 10:44 p.m., the Alexander County Communications Center received a call of a shooting at 434 McAlpin Ln. in Taylorsville. Deputies arrived on the…
Read MoreHospice achieves ACHC accreditation
By MICAH HENRY For several years, leaders and staff at Hospice of Alexander County have been working to achieve a certificate from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. Now, the agency has achieved their long-sought goal, said Executive Director Jamison Presnell, RN CHPN. The news of Alexander Hospice’s ACHC Accreditation was communicated recently to…
Read MorePublic meeting on the town’s Land Use Plan set
The Town of Taylorsville and Western Piedmont Council of Governments will host a public meeting on the town’s Land Use Plan on Monday, January 29, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall (67 Main Avenue Drive). The Land Use Plan is a policy document that outlines the long term goals and vision for the…
Read MoreSchool Superintendent Hefner to Retire
After devoting her entire professional career to Alexander County Schools, Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Hefner is stepping aside. Hefner gave the local school board her retirement letter during the board’s closed session January 16th, according to a school system press release. Her official retirement date is July 1, 2024. Hefner has served as the superintendent since…
Read MoreSchool Board recognizes Positive Academic Growth
By ANGELA FARR KING The Alexander County Board of Education met on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. The meeting had been delayed a week due to inclement weather on January 9. Several schools in Alexander County were recognized for their Positive Academic Growth for the 2022-2023 school year. Alexander Early College (AEC) was recognized twice, one…
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