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Alexander Central High School art teacher Kat Seno notes that her students are pitching in to help efforts in Ukraine. They created a Care Bear design for the 40th Anniversary Care Bear design competition with United States and Ukraine themed colors. “Though we did not win the 40th Anniversary Care Bear design competition, Threadless [an…

The regular voter registration deadline is Friday, April 22, for the May 17 primary election. Eligible individuals have the following options to register to vote: • Existing NC Division of Motor Vehicles Customers May Submit a voter registration application online at https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/offices-services/online/Pages/voter-registration-application.aspx. • All Eligible individuals may fill out the NC Voter Registration Application (at…

  RockyFest 2022 is almost here! The family-friendly festival will be held on Saturday, April 23, at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area in Alexander County. The free event, which runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., features live music, food, arts/crafts vendors, free rock climbing sessions, children’s activities, and more. This year’s event is extra…

By MICAH HENRY On Monday, April 18, the Alexander County Commissioners met for their second time this month. They approved a set of combined rules of operation for Alexander County parks, which includes the soon-to-open Alexander County Courthouse Park. Commissioner Kent Herman was not present at the meeting. Chairman Ronnie Reese, Vice Chairman Marty Pennell,…

By MICAH HENRY Windy conditions, a lack of a nearby fire hydrant, and limited access made firefighting difficult in northwest Alexander County on Good Friday. Firefighters on Friday afternoon, April 15, 2022, requested motorists to avoid Gus Pennell Lane in the Ellendale Community, due to two structures on fire and a brush fire there. Access…

Seniors at Alexander Central High School and Alexander Early College who have participated in youth programs or volunteered at the county’s libraries are eligible to apply for a $1,000 scholarship. The applications are available in each school’s counseling office. Completed applications are due back in the counselor’s office on April 27. Non-traditional college students who…

By ANGELA FARR KING A pin can be heard when entering Travis Crowder’s 7th grade ELA class at East Alexander Middle School. Every student is engaged in a book of his/her choice. They are actually reading for pleasure. No one is annotating texts or answering a set of questions. They are simply reading. Mr. Crowder…

By ANGELA FARR KING In a state superintendent’s meeting last week, Superintendent Catherine Truitt shared that Alexander County outperformed all other schools in the Northwest Region from Beginning of the Year to Middle of the Year K-3 Reading Assessments. In addition, Alexander County students were fourth highest in proficiency and tied for third highest in…

  The Alexander County Board of Commissioners invites the public to the grand opening and dedication ceremony of the Alexander County Courthouse Park and Rotary Performance Stage on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. The dedication will feature remarks from local dignitaries and those involved in the park’s planning and construction. The park’s first…

  A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on April 9, 2022, at the newly opened CyberBuzz Entertainment, located at 3750 NC Hwy. 90 East in Hiddenite. The new entertainment venue is now open for business to provide a fun place for families and friends to enjoy. Owner Nathan Buzzell invites the public to visit his new…