Area News

Conditions have combined to produce a thickly falling snow as of mid-afternoon on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, in Taylorsville and the vicinity. Alexander County Schools dismissed at 12 noon on Thursday, ahead of the snow. Due to the inclement weather, all three early voting sites in Alexander County will be closing today (2/20/2020) at 5:00pm. Also,…

In Fall 2019, seventeen students at Hiddenite Elementary School were inducted into the first Junior Beta Club chapter in Alexander County Schools, stated Charles Draper, Principal at Hiddenite Elementary. These students reflect the pillars of the Beta Club in their pursuit of academic excellence, service, and leadership. Meeting every Wednesday without fail, students quickly identified…

A code-in was issued for West Alexander Middle School on Tuesday morning, Feb. 18, based on a social media threat. The code was later lifted about 2 p.m. that day, according to Alexander County Schools Public Information Officer Renee Meade. A code-in is used when school officials and local law enforcement determine it is best…

Virginia authorities have determined that remains found in that state in November 2019 are those of a Taylorsville woman missing since last June. On Tuesday, February 12, 2020, at approximately 12:48 PM, Alexander County Sheriff’s Office received a call from Sheriff Richard Vaughn of Grayson County, Virginia. This call was to inform the Sheriff’s Office…

The Primary Election is planned for March 3, 2020, and Early Voting begins Thursday, February 13. (A Primary Election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate they believe should be a political party’s candidate for elected office to run in the General Election. You are only eligible to participate in a primary…

The public is invited to a Job Fair on Thursday, February 20, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the CVCC Alexander Applied Technologies Center (230 Industrial Boulevard, in Taylorsville). Participating employers include Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, the NC Department of Public Safety, and the Census Bureau. The event, hosted by NCWorks and the CVCC…

Authorities have made arrests in a methamphetamine ring in the area. Approximately three months ago, information was received by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division of a major methamphetamine distribution in Alexander County, as well as other counties in western North Carolina. An investigation was begun by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, with the…

For Lisa Bowman, of Taylorsville, a stop to get groceries and a Powerball ticket for her husband led to a $100,000 Powerball win, according to NC Education Lottery officials. Bowman’s good luck began when she stopped at the Food Lion on Springs Road in Hickory and bought a $3 Power Play ticket for the Jan. 29…

The region is being pummeled with heavy rains on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. Alexander County Schools dismissed students at 10 a.m. due to concerns of potential flooding in certain areas of the county. Lunch was not served. Afterschool care was open until 11 a.m. with a workday for staff. Authorities closed Old Wilkesboro Road about…

Alexander County Schools announces 2020 Kindergarten Screening Dates and Times Children who reach the age of 5 years on or before August 31, 2020, are entitled to be screened for initial entry into the Alexander County School system for the 2020-2021 school year. Please attend the appropriate screening date for your child in the school…