Area News

A woods fire was reported as smoke in the area on the north side of Barrett Mountain on Wednesday, June 30, said David Huffman, Alexander County Ranger, North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS). The smoke was visible from a distance but the fire was difficult to locate and access. NCFS and Ellendale Volunteer Fire Department utilized…

Ribbon cutting set for Saturday, July 10 Alexander County and downtown Taylorsville have a new seasonal treasures store called Seasons Attic. Owner Jeff Saxon invites the public to visit the new store located at 131 East Main Avenue. The storefront has been transformed into an attic-like building where you never know what you can expect…

    Buy Local Challenge 2021 Winners Top Prize winners • Grand Prize, $1,000 Spree – Jennifer Evans • Second Prize, Biltmore passes – April Waters • Third Prize, $100 winner – Connie Ray • Merchant winner, Biltmore trip – Country Road Greenhouse Individual business prize drawings • Accessible Cruise & Travel, 4 day, 3…

CDC Evictions Moratorium and HOPE Program Rental Assistance Remain in Place The state evictions moratorium will end July 1 after Republican members of the Council of State rejected a one-month extension, which would have aligned with the national CDC evictions moratorium through July 31, according to a press release from Gov. Roy Cooper’s office. “It’s…

  By MICAH HENRY After some delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the independent fan film, “The Devil’s Daughter,” written, produced, and directed by Ron Rossmann, is being filmed this spring and summer. Among its cast is Lillin Rector, of Taylorsville, who plays the title character as a teenager. Rossmann told The Times that the…

Families in Alexander County will have a new source of entertainment – a splash pad and playground at the new Alexander County Courthouse Park. The Alexander County Board of Commissioners approved the addition of a splash pad, playground equipment, picnic shelter, and fencing to the Courthouse Park project at the June 21st meeting, according to…

Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center’s 2021 Summer on the Square Concert Series kicks off tonight, Friday, June 18, in downtown Taylorsville. These Concerts take place from 6:00-8:00pm on the Fridays listed below on the Courthouse lawn, at the east entrance to the Courthouse. Food trucks will be available. Those attending should bring chairs, blankets, and…

By MICAH HENRY In a short meeting held on Tuesday, June 15, the Town Council of Taylorsville voted unanimously to approve the 2021-2022 Town Budget. Mayor George Holleman called the meeting to order and Councilman Jack Simms gave the invocation. The budget as approved is $4,851,814 which is $603,541 increase (14.2 percent) over the current…

  By MICAH HENRY This Father’s Day, many local residents are thankful for their fathers, and that is especially true for the family of Mr. Robin Harris, of Taylorsville. His daughter Harley Harris Mabry, also of Taylorsville, who wrote the winning essay in The Times’ 2021 Father of the Year Essay Contest, sat down to…

Alexander County Schools will be providing meals for children 18 years old and younger at no cost to families. Daily meals include breakfast and lunch. Parents or guardians may pick up meals daily from 12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with meals for Friday through Sunday available at the Thursday distribution. Meal distribution…