Area News

Construction equipment stolen in South Carolina was located in Alexander County yesterday, Sept. 30. Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman stated that on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at approximately 12:41 PM, officers with the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call on Emerald Lane in the Hiddenite Community of Alexander County in reference to information…

North Carolina will cautiously ease some restrictions while continuing safety measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 as the state’s metrics remained stable in September, Governor Roy Cooper announced Sept. 30. “Our top priority remains getting children back to in-person learning. This month marks a major shift for many families now and in the coming…

Alexander County Government urges residents to make sure they have completed the 2020 Census, with a deadline of September 30, 2020. A U.S. District Court Judge has extended the Census deadline to October 31; however, the Secretary of Commerce has now announced a target date of October 5 to conclude the census. Residents can respond…

Officers in Iredell County have arrested and charged 51 year old Scott Wesley Bath, former officer with the Taylorsville Police Department, with several violent crimes. According to court records, Bath was arrested on Sept. 17, 2020, and faces the following charges: Felony First Degree Forcible Rape, Felony First Degree Forced Sex Offense, Felony Assault By…

Notice from the Town of Taylorsville Notification of Discharge of Untreated Wastewater General Statute 143-215.1C requires that the owner or operator of any wastewater collection or treatment works to issue a press release when an untreated wastewater discharge of 1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters. In accordance with this regulation, the following news release…

Following Governor Cooper’s announcement on September 17, the Alexander County School system released the following statement about elementary grade reopening plans:   “Today, Governor Cooper announced that schools can open under a Plan A option of in-person instruction for all PreK – 5th-grade students, effective October 5th, 2020. Alexander County Schools will be intentional and…

A large home in Bethlehem was gutted by fire on Wednesday afternoon, September 16, 2020. Alexander County Fire Marshal Mark Earle stated the fire was located at 45 Alexander Point Drive, in the Oliver’s Landing subdivision. Bethlehem, Ellendale, Hickory Engine 6, and Wittenburg fire departments responded, along with Alexander EMS, Alexander Fire Marshal’s Office, Alexander County…

The Alexander County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing at the September 14th meeting to discuss refinancing of the existing debt for the Alexander County Law Enforcement and Detention Center. Bob Jessup, Attorney with Sanford Holshouser Law Group, is assisting the county with the refinancing process, which could save the county $145,000 in interest…

A motorcycle accident has claimed the life of an 11-year-old boy and injured his father, according to a press release from the National Park Service. The report states the incident occurred just before noon on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, on the Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 297, which is near Price Lake. Jason Kruk, of…

The Alexander County Board of Education met for their regularly scheduled meeting at Alexander Central Auditorium on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, with all board members present. The meeting was closed to the public due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Chairwoman Brigette Rhyne read one public comment submitted prior to the meeting. Mr. John Dyson, parent of…