Area News

A Taylorsville woman has been arrested after she fired shots at utility workers, said Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman. On Sunday, November 24, 2019, at approximately 1:30 PM, Alexander County Sheriff’s Office Communications received a call in reference to shots being fired at utility workers. Officers responded to Fairgrounds Road in Taylorsville, where they spoke…

A Hiddenite man and woman were charged in recent days with multiple counts of animal cruelty after several emaciated dogs were found, including three who had starved to death. On Friday, November 22, 2019, members of the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office and Alexander County Animal Control responded to a residence located on Hiddenite Church Road…

By MICAH HENRY At first, you wouldn’t think Corporal John David “J.D.” Keller is 94 years old. He stands up straight and tall, speaks with clarity of thought, and recalls details of events and conversations from over 70 years ago, back during his time in the U.S. Marines during World War II. That’s when you…

CORVETTE CLUB DONATION ASSISTS WILKES TROOPER — Caring people on both sides of the Brushies have responded with support for N.C. State Trooper Jonathan (J.G.) Barnes, age 31 of Wilkesboro, who was severely injured on September 15, 2019, when a vehicle hit him head-on in southeastern Wilkes County. Barnes has been employed with the N.C.…

The Alexander County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) has announced that November 30, 2019 is the date set for Small Business Saturday. As a member of the American Express® Neighborhood Champion program, ACEDC hosts the many in-house events planned by Alexander County businesses in support of Small Business Saturday. Created by American Express in 2010, Small…

By TOSHA BROWN The Alexander County Board of Education met on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at the Central Office. All members were present. The meeting started with a moment of silence. School District Facilities Repairs Approved School board members approved just under $1.9 million in repairs, remodel, and additions to school district facilities. The projects…

By MICAH HENRY A local political party signed a deal this week to sell an area development company its downtown building, which will be renovated and be partially converted into housing. Gruppo ETICO’s managing partner Dennis LaCaria and Alexander County Republican Party Chair Jack Simms signed a sales agreement on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, for…

Alexander County residents and businesses have a new resource to help with their heating and cooling needs with the opening of Freedom HVAC this week. Based in Hiddenite, the company is operating out of the former Thomas Insurance Agency building on Hiddenite Church Rd. Military veterans Jordan Roberts (U.S. Air Force) and Allen Hathcock (U.S.…

A suspect who led Caldwell County and local officers on a chase early Monday morning, Nov. 11, 2019, has been apprehended, according to Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman. On Thursday, November 14, 2019, William Advier Roble Torres, B/M, age 31 of Salisbury, NC, was arrested in Salisbury in possession of a stolen vehicle from Alexander County.…

In honor of Veterans, we present Episode 3 of The Taylorsville Times’ Audiorama, our periodical podcast that features sounds from around Alexander County. This episode was recorded at the 2019 Veterans Day Ceremony, held at the Alexander Central Auditorium in Taylorsville, on November 11, 2019. It spotlights the sacrifices made by World War II veterans…