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Notice from the Town of Taylorsville Notification of Discharge of Untreated Wastewater General Statute 143-215.1C requires that the owner or operator of any wastewater collection or treatment works to issue a press release when an untreated wastewater discharge of 1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters. In accordance with this regulation, the following news release…

Following Governor Cooper’s announcement on September 17, the Alexander County School system released the following statement about elementary grade reopening plans:   “Today, Governor Cooper announced that schools can open under a Plan A option of in-person instruction for all PreK – 5th-grade students, effective October 5th, 2020. Alexander County Schools will be intentional and…

A large home in Bethlehem was gutted by fire on Wednesday afternoon, September 16, 2020. Alexander County Fire Marshal Mark Earle stated the fire was located at 45 Alexander Point Drive, in the Oliver’s Landing subdivision. Bethlehem, Ellendale, Hickory Engine 6, and Wittenburg fire departments responded, along with Alexander EMS, Alexander Fire Marshal’s Office, Alexander County…

The Alexander County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing at the September 14th meeting to discuss refinancing of the existing debt for the Alexander County Law Enforcement and Detention Center. Bob Jessup, Attorney with Sanford Holshouser Law Group, is assisting the county with the refinancing process, which could save the county $145,000 in interest…

A motorcycle accident has claimed the life of an 11-year-old boy and injured his father, according to a press release from the National Park Service. The report states the incident occurred just before noon on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, on the Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 297, which is near Price Lake. Jason Kruk, of…

The Alexander County Board of Education met for their regularly scheduled meeting at Alexander Central Auditorium on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, with all board members present. The meeting was closed to the public due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Chairwoman Brigette Rhyne read one public comment submitted prior to the meeting. Mr. John Dyson, parent of…

  True Value Foundation recently donated KN95 face masks, hand soap, hand sanitizer, and cleaner solution to Alexander County Schools, made possible through a grant process. Taylorsville True Value Hardware manager Jeff Davis and assistant manager Tanaye Goehring applied for the grants on behalf of Alexander County Schools. True Value Foundation is focused on helping…

The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina leaders are excited to announce that YMCA indoor wellness facilities are reopening. The YMCA is able to reopen its doors to its members after Gov. Roy Cooper announced earlier last week that indoor fitness centers can reopen as part of the state’s Phase 2.5 of easing COVID-19 restrictions. Stan Law, President…

Shaggy’s Good Buys is coming soon to Bethlehem. The new store will be located in the Bethlehem Village Shopping Center at the corner of NC 127 and Rink Dam Road in the former Fred’s building at 9477 NC Highway 127. Shaggy’s is a value-focused variety store bringing convenience and affordability back to Bethlehem. Shaggy’s offers…

Governor Roy Cooper on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, announced that after a summer of hard work to slow the spread of COVID-19, North Carolina will take a modest step forward move into Phase 2.5 starting this Friday, Sept. 4, at 5:00 p.m. Mask mandates and other prevention methods remain in effect and are even more…