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MERLEFEST 2020 IS CANCELLED —   “In response to directives from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and growing concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Wilkes County officials have cancelled all mass gatherings of more than 100 people in Wilkes County through the end of April. Therefore, MerleFest 2020 has been cancelled. While…

The March 25 screening of the documentary “Suicide: The Ripple Effect” in Alexander County has been postponed. This change is in response to the guidance from NC DHHS around social interactions and the COVID-19 virus. When restrictions are lifted, organizers will prioritize this event and reschedule as soon as possible.

In response to guidance from NC DHHS and state officials regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus), the job fair that was scheduled for March 19 at the CVCC Alexander Applied Technologies Center has been canceled. If conditions allow, a job fair will be held on Thursday, April 16.

Town of Taylorsville Press Release March 13, 2020: The Town of Taylorsville is closely monitoring the evolving Coronavirus situation. As of right now, there are no confirmed cases of Coronavirus in our immediate area. We will continue to stay in close communications with Public Health Officials as well as monitor updates from the Center for…

Recreation, travel games, and practices at county parks postponed through April 1 From March 13 through April 1, 2020, recreation and travel games and practices at all Alexander County parks have been postponed. County staff will reexamine the situation as the April 1st date nears. The Alexander County Parks & Recreation Department appreciates the public’s understanding,…

From Alexander County Schools, Friday, March 13 – 11:00 AM: Beginning Monday, March 16, all out-of-county field trips are suspended until further notice. As the virus progresses and directives change from federal, state, local leaders and health officials, we will respond accordingly with updates. We will continue to post any additional information or changes on…

Project will mark out a half-mile path on downtown sidewalks At their March 9th meeting, the Alexander County Commissioners received an update on the broadband internet pilot program. Alan Fitzpatrick, CEO of Open Broadband LLC, said the company has received 943 signups via their website, and displayed a map which showed that people from all…

The Alexander County Elementary School Battle of the Books was held Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at the former Head Start facility, where Sugar Loaf Elementary School emerged as the winner. The Sugar Loaf team included: Millie Bumgarner, Ada Ferguson, Laurel Mitchell, Cheyanne Keller, Delilah Jammes, Harley Mitchell, Madalyn Howell, Mary-Catherine Mikeal, Lilly Zirkle, Kira Rufty,…

  By DAKOTA SWEAT Walking into Lolyann Company Salon & Spa, customers are greeted with the relaxing smell of essential oils and a serene atmosphere. The new business is a peaceful space, catered towards self care and wellness. The Alexander County Economic Development Corporation ribbon cutting and an open house for the new business took…

When daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 8, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey reminds everyone to change the batteries in your household smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. It also is a good time to review home fire safety plans. “Smoke alarms cut the chances of dying in a fire in half,…