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Updated July 19, 2019, 4:40 p.m. Filing for Mayor, Town Council brings total of 12 candidates In the Town of Taylorsville 2019 Municipal election, ten candidates have filed to run for the four open Town Board of Commissioners seats and two candidates have filed for Mayor. Filing closed on Friday, July 19. Mayoral candidates    …

(Updated July 19, 2019) A Taylorsville man is hospitalized and another has been charged as a result of a recent stabbing, according to Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman. On July 17, charges were updated to include one count of attempted murder, said Bowman. On Monday, July 15, 2019, at approximately 8:16 p.m., Alexander County 911…

It’s hot out there and the soaring temperatures can be dangerous. The American Red Cross has steps people can follow to help stay safe when it’s hot outside.   NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR PETS IN YOUR VEHICLE. The inside temperature of the car can quickly reach 120 degrees. Other heat safety steps include: Stay hydrated,…

Electronic filing deadline is Aug. 26 for loans for physical property damage (This article was updated July 15, 2019) Governor Roy Cooper just announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration has granted his request for a disaster declaration for Mecklenburg County and Catawba County, and the contiguous counties of Alexander, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Gaston, Iredell,…

In Calderon-Martinez case The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help this week, said Sheriff Chris Bowman. Boaters who are on Lake Hickory, Lake Lookout, the Catawba River, and any waterways surrounding Alexander County are asked to help be on the lookout for anything suspicious located in the water. Boaters are asked to…

On Monday, July 8, 2019, investigators with Alexander County Sheriff’s Office charged Robert Boyd Fox with another ten counts of First Degree Statutory Sex Offense and ten counts of Indecent Liberties with a Child. These charges are in addition to the original ten counts of First Degree Statutory Sex Offense and ten counts of Indecent…

Recent cattle deaths in Surry County linked to Asian longhorned ticks State Veterinarian Doug Meckes is reminding livestock and pet owners to be vigilant in their tick preventative measures during warm weather. Recently, the deaths of five cows in Surry County were linked to acute anemia caused by tick infestations. Samples were sent to the…

Alexander County Veterans’ Honor Guard faces manpower shortage The Alexander County Veterans’ Honor Guard is facing a hardship this season, and they are hoping other local veterans will help. Mike Annas, Honor Guard Captain for the Alexander County Veterans Committee (VetCom), is a retired Air Force veteran. He noted that, in the past, the three…

Suspects are indicted by grand jury In the deaths of Ms. Maria Calderon and her two children, Angel E. Pacheco, 11, and America D. Pacheco, 12, in the Sugar Loaf Community this month, Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman told The Times on Wednesday afternoon, June 26, 2019, that Federal Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer…

Candidate Filing for the Town of Taylorsville Municipal election begins Friday, July 5, at 12:00 p.m., and closes at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19. Filing at the Alexander County Board of Elections office will be for the following elected positions: • Town of Taylorsville Mayor, filing fee, $5. • Town of Taylorsville Board of…