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EMS Base 1 expanded A ribbon cutting was held on Monday, December 15, 2025, to celebrate the grand opening of a major expansion at Alexander County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Station #1. Those in attendance enjoyed a tour of the new facility, which enhances emergency medical response in Alexander County. According to Alexander County EMS…

The final night of the three Hometown Christmas events in downtown Taylorsville will be held Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Musical entertainment will be provided by the West Alexander Middle School Jazz Band and WAMS Chorus, and the Alexander Central High School Jazz Band on the Rotary Performance Stage at Alexander…

The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, and the Lenoir Police Department, has concluded a four-month investigation into the sale and distribution of multiple types of narcotics, said Alexander Sheriff Chad Pennell. On Sunday, December 14, 2025, deputies executed three search…

By ANGELA FARR KING At 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025, people were beginning to place their chairs along Main Avenue in Taylorsville to stake out their spots for the 78th Annual Christmas Parade, which was set to begin at 3:00 p.m. Experienced parade goers know it’s best to arrive early to get a…

By MICAH HENRY After withdrawing their first application in the Spring of this year, Bethlehem incorporation group members re-submitted an application to the North Carolina Local Government Commission (LGC) later in the year. The LGC oversees county and municipal budgets and borrowing, and gives input on feasibility of government budgets for proposed new towns, among…

    Alexander County candidates for several countywide offices in the 2026 Election have filed to run for positions this month, as filing opened Dec. 1 at noon. The candidates which had filed as of Tuesday evening, Dec. 9, are as follows: • Board of Education: Rob Argüelles, School Board District 2, Matthew Reese, School…

Two major infrastructure projects are moving forward following action by the Alexander County Board of Commissioners at their December 8 meeting, according to a county press release. Public Works & Facilities Director Josh Mitchell reported that three bids were received for the Three Forks Church Road water line extension project. McGill Associates, the project engineer,…

Due to the uncertainty about the morning commute Friday, all Alexander County Schools will operate as a remote day for Friday, December 5, 2025. Buildings will be closed to students but open for staff. Employees should refer to the inclement weather procedures for staff guidelines.

Alexander County Emergency Management distributed the following bulletin on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025: Alexander County remains under a Hazardous Weather Outlook for tonight into tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 5) due to the potential for light snow and minor ice accumulation. While Alexander County is not currently under a Winter Weather Advisory, nearby Wilkes County and northern…

By ANGELA FARR KING The Taylorsville Town Council met on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The Council unanimously approved a resolution to apply for a grant to the Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) Helene Program for critical water infrastructure needs. The resolution formally commits the Town of…