Area News

Today (Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022), Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 metrics and trends, according to a Governor’s Office press release. As North Carolina’s COVID-19 metrics continue to move in the right direction and with vaccines widely available,…

A Special Called Meeting of the Alexander County Board of Education is scheduled for Tuesday, February 22, 2022, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Alexander Central Auditorium, 223 School Drive, Taylorsville, NC 28681. The New Business item is Contact Tracing, Quarantines, and Masking and the agenda may be viewed at www.alexander.k12.nc.us under the Board of…

The grand opening and ribbon cutting at the new Burkes Outlet in Alexander County are set for Thursday, February 17, 2022. The ribbon cutting, which is being hosted by the Alexander County Economic Development Corporation (EDC), is planned for 9:00 a.m. to officially open the county’s newest retail experience. The store officially opened on Monday,…

  By ANGELA FARR KING There is a banner proudly displayed above the walkway to the entrance of West Alexander Middle School in Alexander County. The North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education (NCMLE) has named West Alexander Middle School as one of the “Schools to Watch” in the nation. On their website, the NCMLE…

By ANGELA FARR KING In an effort to offer some financial relief due to economic losses as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the federal government has awarded Alexander County 7.2 million dollars. Half of that money has been received and the other half will come later this year. So, what is the plan for…

Light Ministries at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church will be providing the homeless and any families in need in the Alexander County area with things such as: hot meals, non-perishable food items, clothing and shoes, blankets, and personal hygiene products this Saturday, February 19, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., at 957 Mobile Cafe (54…

February is Black History Month By SANFORD TEAGUE Special to The Times In 2021, Elliot Boston, age 40, became the youngest Black pastor in Alexander County. Elliot was trained under the former Pastor Ardeal Roseboro at Liberty Grove Baptist Church in Taylorsville. After Pastor Roseboro’s retirement, Rev. Boston was elected as the church’s new pastor.…

By ANGELA FARR KING The Alexander County Board of Education held their regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8. The meeting was opened by Chairman David Odom with member Ramie Robinson leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Robyn Helton, Executive Director of Exceptional Children, and Donna Mayberry, Lead School Nurse for Alexander…

Wireless internet service provider continues expanding service to underserved Alexandrians Open Broadband LLC continues to make progress across Alexander County as they expand their digital footprint by adding equipment on existing towers and installing wireless internet service at local homes and businesses. At the February 7th meeting of the Alexander County Board of Commissioners, Open…

A forecast for freezing fog prompted local officials to set delays for schools and government offices on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Due to the fog and freezing temperatures, Alexander County Schools will be on a two-hour delay for students and staff on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Before School Care will also be on a two-hour…