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By TOSHA BROWN The Alexander County Board of Education met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 8, at Alexander Central Auditorium where a lengthy discussion was had regarding the controversial topic of Critical Race Theory being introduced into the social studies curriculum. Rev. Mitch King spoke for Alexander County Citizens for Faith and…

The 2021-2022 county budget was unanimously adopted by the Alexander County Board of Commissioners at the June 7th meeting. The General Fund budget totals $45,927,097. The budget includes no property tax increase and no tax increases in fire districts. There are three fee increases in the new budget. County Manager Rick French noted that the…

The Department of Public Safety will host hiring events on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. for correctional officer positions at four locations throughout western North Carolina. Alexander Correctional, Avery-Mitchell Correctional, Burke CRV, and Craggy Correctional invite candidates for interviews and will provide same-day offers to those who qualify. Candidates interested…

The Wells Fargo Bank branch office in Taylorsville at 74 West Main Avenue, permanently closed on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 12 noon, according to Lisa T. Gragg, Wells Fargo District Manager. Gragg noted other area branches will remain open to serve patrons, including offices in Hickory, Newton, Lenoir, and Wilkesboro, as well as Wells…

By SANFORD TEAGUE Special to The Times On May 29, 2021, Jessie “Buster” Mayes, Sr., of Alexander County, performed his last haircut. The lucky boy who received the haircut was nine year old Torrien Rose, from Hickory. “I have been bringing my sons Torrien and Kerrien to Mayes Barber Shop for nine years,” said Taliah…

An exciting day of innovative, hands on arts and heritage activities is planned for the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center’s 40th Annual Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts. This one-of-a-kind, arts and cultural heritage festival will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021, on Hiddenite Church Road in Alexander County from 9:00am until 4:00pm. Celebration of…

Alexander County’s 2021 Memorial Day observance is set for Sunday, May 30, at 3:00 p.m. at the Alexander County Courthouse. The event is conducted by the county Veterans Committee (VETCOM). “We hope everyone in the community will attend to remember and honor those veterans both deceased and living who have made great sacrifices in defense…

Studio3 Music School will present a free, outdoor, Memorial Day Concert on May 29, 2021. Everyone is invited to come Saturday, May 29, at 4:30 p.m. and experience this inspiring and patriotic music. The Studio3 orchestra, accompanied by the Community Chorus, will present traditional, patriotic Music such as the Armed Forces Medley, and other extraordinary…

The month long 2021 Buy Local Challenge is underway, offering local customers a chance to win big prizes. “After a year off due to a global pandemic, The Taylorsville Times is pleased to once again partner with Alexander County government to offer our residents and the business community a bit of normalcy with The Buy…

The Alexander Early College Graduation was held May 22, 2021. Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from Alexander Early College. Go OWLS! Look for more coverage in the May 26th issue of The Taylorsville Times.