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The Early Voting Period for the March 3, 2026, Primary Election in Alexander County began February 12. Early Voting days during that period are weekdays through Friday, February 27, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, February 28, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Early Voting location is the CVCC Alexander Applied Technologies Center, located…

By MICAH HENRY Say, pardner, do you ever get a hankerin’ to hop in the saddle and mosey up a wooded trail? Maybe you need some riding lessons first? If you do, look up Cheyenne Garmon, 24, of Taylorsville. Cheyenne, an accomplished rider and trophy-winning rodeo cowgirl, offers trail rides and horsemanship lessons through her…

On Friday, February 13, 2026, Alexander County and N.C. Forest Service crews fought two brush fires in opposite ends of the county at the same time. NCFS Alexander County Forest Ranger David Huffman told The Times that one occurred in the Poplar Springs Road area of Hiddenite. It involved about 4 to 5 acres of…

The Alexander Industrial Park sewer project is officially complete, marking a major milestone in the county’s ongoing efforts to attract new business and support existing industry. County staff, engineers, and utility representatives gathered on January 16 for a final walk-through of the project, which includes approximately 2,440 feet of newly installed 8-inch gravity sewer line.…

By MICAH HENRY The Alexander County Republican Party held a Candidate Forum and Precinct Meeting at Millersville Baptist Church on the evening of Tuesday, February 10. (The video may be viewed on the church’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/R7H7WlCwQQQ?si=yVo6HExQ4uyJwPvI ) The Candidate Forum was open to Republican and Unaffiliated voters registered as of January 31, explained County…

A Louisiana man wanted by the Secret Service for allegedly threatening President Trump was captured in Taylorsville over the weekend. According to Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell, on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the United States Secret Service, requesting assistance in locating Shaun Brian…

Crews will activate the signals at N.C. 16 and Millersville Road on Monday, Feb. 16 The N.C. Department of Transportation will activate traffic signals at an Alexander County intersection on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. Crews installed signals at the N.C. 16 and Millersville Road intersection after development in the area led to increased traffic. “Adding…

The Early Voting Period for the March 3, 2026, Primary Election in Alexander County began Thursday, February 12, and continues on weekdays through Friday, February 27, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The single Saturday for Early Voting is February 28, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sample ballots are shown in the images below. The…

By DR. IRIS BARRETT AND SANFORD TEAGUE Special to The Times During Black History Month, we honor Dorothy B. Killian. At 91, she is the oldest living teacher who taught at Happy Plains School in Taylorsville. She began her teaching career there after marrying James C. Killian and moving to Hickory. Mr. Killian spent 35…

The Early Voting Period for the March 3, 2026, Primary Election in Alexander County begins February 12. Early Voting days during that period are weekdays, Thursday, February 12, through Friday, February 27, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, February 28, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Early Voting location is the CVCC Alexander Applied…