Area News

The flooding that occurred in Alexander County on November 12, 2020, will be remembered by many for the tragic loss of life and damage that occurred. The flooding caused 16 roads to be closed for repairs, with 13 roads still closed. The Alexander County Board of Commissioners heard a roads update from Public Information Officer…

Peoples Drug Store in Taylorsville is now approved to be a COVID-19 vaccination site by health authorities. Store staff are currently scheduling appointments to distribute 200 doses of the Moderna vaccine to local residents. This shipment was originally intended to have been 100 doses, but was increased to 200. Those eligible for vaccine may call…

A Granite Falls man has died following an accident at one of the boat landings on Lake Hickory, according to Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman. On Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 9:18 a.m., the Alexander County Communications Center received a 911 call pertaining to an individual trapped under a vehicle at the Dusty Ridge Boating…

Investigators with the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a breaking and entering that occurred earlier this morning, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, at the Office Practice of Pharmacy in Taylorsville. Anyone who recognizes this individual or the clothing is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office Communications at 828-632-2911 or Crime Stoppers at 828-632-8555.

The state’s vaccine distribution plan allows educators and child care workers to begin getting vaccinated on February 24. Due to limited vaccine supply and a waiting list for those ages 65+, the Alexander County Health Department is tentatively planning an all-day vaccine clinic on Wednesday, March 3, for teachers, according to county staff. The Health…

Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Drive-Thru BBQ Chicken Fundraiser to benefit Firefighter Isaac McCurdy, a cancer survivor, on Saturday, March 6, 2021.   The chicken will cost $8.00 per plate and includes BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Slaw, Roll, and a Brownie. Meals are drive-thru pick op ONLY on March 6, from 1:00…

West Alexander Middle School will be dismissing students at noon today (February 23, 2021) due to a waterline break in the area, according to a school system announcement on Twitter. The City of Hickory is working to repair the waterline.

Updated Feb. 23, 2021, 2:39 p.m. Two Alexander County men have been arrested, as authorities believe the men killed two men and injured a third person over the weekend. On February 18, 2021, at 11:45 p.m., the Gaston County Police 911 Center received a report of a shooting at Lowery Wood Road and Lewis Farm…

Alexander County Schools will operate with a remote instructional day on Thursday, February 18, 2021, due to forecasted weather conditions.

  The Alexander County Health Department announced Feb. 17, 2021, that no first-dose vaccine was received this week due to weather-related issues nationally. Therefore, citizens who were scheduled to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this Thursday and Friday, February 18-19, will be vaccinated next Thursday and Friday, February 25-26. Staff is attempting…