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March 18, 2024

Area News

Town Manager sought, Wike to return to Public Works role

By MICAH HENRY The Taylorsville Town Council is seeking an interim Town Manager, following the recent decision of Town Manager Aaron Wike to return to his position as Public Works Director for the town. Wike has officially held the Town Manager position since October 3, 2023, after having first been appointed as the interim Town…

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Special Town Council Meeting Mar. 18

The Mayor of Taylorsville, George B. Holleman, has called a special meeting of the Taylorsville Town Council for Monday, March 18, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall.  The purpose of the meeting will be discussion on placement of an Interim Town Manager for the Town.

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DA: No charges against Miller, Weaver

By MICAH HENRY The District Attorney for Alexander and Iredell counties has recommended that the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) file no charges regarding two former Town of Taylorsville employees, Warren William Miller and Claude Darrin Weaver, in the wake of the 2023 State Auditor’s report, according to attorney Joel Harbinson, who is representing Miller…

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County Manager resigns, going back to previous job

During a closed session of the March 4 meeting of the Alexander County Board of Commissioners, County Manager Shane Fox announced his resignation. Fox, who began duties in Alexander County on June 8, 2023, stated personal reasons for his resignation. He will serve a 60-day notice to complete the 2024-2025 budget process and to allow…

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ACHS dismisses early Mar. 11

UPDATE: The water problem at ACHS has been repaired and school will resume on a normal schedule Tuesday, March 12. Alexander Central High School dismissed at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2024, due to a water problem, according to Dr. Denita Dowell-Reavis, Public Information Director for Alexander County Schools. The problem will take some…

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Man charged with sex offense, soliciting child by computer

A former Taylorsville resident has been charged in a crime against a child, according to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Rowan authorities, on March 5, 2024, deputies with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on John Michael Lane for a reported breaking or entering in progress. When they arrived,…

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Death by Distribution charged in 2023 death

A Taylorsville man has been charged in the 2023 overdose death of a family member, said Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell. On March 7, 2024, the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office charged Jacob Isaiah Parson, age 24 of Taylorsville, with one count of Death by Distribution, which is a Class C Felony. This charge is related…

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A look at Alexander in 1942

The May 23, 1942, issue of The State magazine (now known as Our State) featured an article, photos, and advertising from Alexander County. If the viewer does not display the entire issue, you may access it on the NC Digital Collections website of the State Archives at this link: https://digital.ncdcr.gov/Documents/Detail/state/977611?item=977620

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Fire destroys building Feb. 29

By MICAH HENRY A fire at 387 Lambert Fork Road in the Ellendale Community completely destroyed a 20-foot by 16-foot outbuilding on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Alexander County Fire Marshal Mark Earle said the cause is undetermined. Ellendale, Sugar Loaf, and Taylorsville fire departments responded to the blaze. Earle said the owner was treated on…

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Eddins wins Primary in GOP State House race

Blair Eddins, of Purlear, Wilkes County, won 6,847 votes (43.33 percent) of the vote in the N.C. State House District 94 Republican Primary on March 5, which includes all of Alexander and most of Wilkes counties. Fellow Purlear resident (and Wilkes native) Stoney Greene received 4,901 votes (31.02 percent), while Alexander County’s candidates trailed behind,…

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