Area News

The 2nd Annual Alexander County Draft Horse Pull will be held Saturday, May 11, at H&H Arena (533 Ned Herman Road, off Hwy. 64/90 West). Gates open at 10:00 a.m., pulling starts at 12:00 noon. Some 40 teams from 11 states are planning to come to pull in the event, one from as far away…

By MICAH HENRY You’d never know she’s 93. That is your first impression of Electa Mae Mecimore, who was selected as 2019 Times’ Mother of the Year. Her daughter Patsy M. Bumgarner wrote the winning essay in the newspaper’s annual contest. Patsy’s eloquent essay details many of the admirable qualities that her mother possesses: a…

Mays moves to Lyle Creek Elementary Catawba County Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Stover announced five new personnel changes for the upcoming school year, including two with Alexander County ties, Dr. Chad Mayor and Dr. Jessica Mays. The school board confirmed these positions on Monday, April 30. The new principals, which all went through rigorous application…

A man from Alexander County has been arrested by Claremont authorities in an incident that involved the burning of personal property at a business there. On Thursday, May 2, 2019, the Claremont Fire Department, Claremont Police Department, and the Catawba County Fire Marshal’s Office responded to several vehicle fires on the business property of CommScope,…

State and local officers have arrested four people on criminal charges this week following a home search in Stony Point. On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, members of the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office assisted the North Carolina Department of Probation and Parole to search the residence of Gary Combs on York Road in the Stony Point…

Shoppers have a few days left in the 2019 Buy Local Challenge, which offers local customers a chance to win a Nassau Bahamas cruise, $1,000 shopping spree, $100 gift certificate and over 50 prizes at the participating businesses. The Buy Local Challenge sponsors encourage our citizen-consumers to consider the impact that every dollar spent locally…

Funding squeeze prompts move, $500,000 still needed The Alexander County Board of Education met on Wednesday, April 17, and approved the consolidation of some elementary and middle school bus routes. This measure is intended to provide cost savings to the system, which will soon face another budget hurdle from increased State retirement funding contributions. Vice…

A local man wanted for failure to appear in court has been arrested following a traffic stop. On Monday, April 22, 2019, officers with the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office conducted a vehicle stop at the intersection of US Highway 64 and Liledoun Rd.  The vehicle was stopped due to an improper tag and the driver…

Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman is asking business owners and residents to watch out for counterfeit cash. “Please be on the look out for counterfeit money or the suspect description (below) from Troutman Police Department. Often times, if bills are being passed in neighboring counties, they show up with people attempting to pass them in…

Family Dollar Stores, Inc., has announced plans for a renovated store’s grand re-opening in Taylorsville. “Family Dollar is proud to be a part of the Taylorsville community and we’re excited to welcome existing and new customers to our newly renovated store,” said Jim Van Slyke, Family Dollar spokesperson.  “In addition to providing everyday low prices…