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Alexander County Schools are going to remote instruction for students and staff on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, due to slick road conditions.

Four Other Co-conspirators Have Already Pleaded Guilty to Federal Charges CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Clifton Ray Anderson, Jr., 47, of Boomer, N.C., appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge David S. Cayer today (Feb. 4, 2022) and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States of excise taxes on distilled liquor and to violate the laws of…

A Taylorsville teen is accused of breaking into a local home and possession of drugs, according to a press release from the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Chris Bowman stated that on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, a call came into Alexander County Communications in reference to a possible Breaking and Entering that had occurred at…

By ANGELA FARR KING Friday, December 17, 2021, was a dangerous night for the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office and the Taylorsville Police Department. At approximately 2:30 a.m., officers were led on a chase by Tony Timothy Martin, who was driving a blue Ford Explorer at a high speed through the Town of Taylorsville. After the…

By ANGELA FARR KING The Tuesday, February 1, 2022, Town Council meeting was opened with prayer by Council member Jack Simms followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The first item on the agenda was a presentation of commendations by Sheriff Chris Bowman to two Taylorsville Police Officers. Patrolmen Joesph De La Riva and Daniel Beal…

Between one and two inches of snow are expected to fall in Alexander County on Friday, January 28, and into Saturday, January 29, 2022, according to the National Weather Service. Gusty winds and low wind chills are expected as well.

By Allison Brown, Director, Alexander County Cooperative Extension High Path Avian Influenza has now been confirmed in 53 wild waterfowl in Hyde County, Pamlico/Beaufort County and Bladen County. “Wild birds can carry this virus asymptomatically and potentially spread it to domestic poultry,” said State Veterinarian Mike Martin. “We strongly encourage all poultry owners to follow…

By ANGELA FARR KING On October 2, 2021, Taylorsville resident Andrew Ferguson was on his way to do some consulting work with the Honduran government when he learned that a fire had broken out on the island of Bonacca near where he would be landing. He landed in Roatan, Honduras, at 11:30 a.m. Central Time,…

Courtesy of Gary Herman, Alexander County Govt. The Ellendale Volunteer Fire Department celebrated the arrival of its newest fire truck on Monday evening, January 24, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. The department recently purchased a 2011 Sutphen pumper truck, which will replace an older truck that will remain in operation to be used when needed. Following…

Alexander County Schools will operate remotely for students and staff on Friday, January 21, 2022.