Area News

Sleet and light rain were observed in downtown Taylorsville on Tuesday, Feb. 19, about 4:30 p.m. According to the National Weather Service, a strong area of high pressure north of the region will bring cold air southward across the western Carolinas through Wednesday, Feb. 20. Returning moisture will produce a wintry mix of precipitation in…

The National Weather Service has possible freezing rain in the short term forecast for Taylorsville area, as follows: Forecast for Monday, Feb. 18, through Wednesday, Feb. 20 Monday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable. Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after…

Students in the fourth grade at Taylorsville Elementary School recently participated in a snack food drive to provide snacks for the officers of the Taylorsville Police Department. Students of Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Geiger’s class presented Captain Douglas Bowman and Officer Gordon Knight with two large crates of goodies to place at the department for…

Local authorities have charged a Taylorsville man with multiple sex offenses with a child. On Monday, February 4, 2019, Investigators from the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office were notified about a possible sexual assault of a child.  Further investigation revealed that the suspect in this case is 47 year old Roger Lee Dyson, Jr.,  of Taylorsville.  As…

A Wilkes man was been arrested on statutory sex offense and indecent liberties charges. On Wednesday, February 6th, 2019, after a lengthy joint investigation with Detectives from Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office, investigators from the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office interviewed Ronald Eugene Adams, of Millers Creek.  After the interview, Mr. Adams was charged with 3 counts of First…

Two Alexander men were found shot to death in Stony Point over the weekend, and authorities are seeking information in the case. On Saturday, February 9, 2019, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Alexander County 911 received a call regarding two deceased persons in a residence located on Mount Wesley Church Road, in the Stony Point Community.…

The CVCC Alexander Furniture Academy is now accepting applications for Sewing Operators and Upholstery Craftsman students. CVCC Alexander Furniture Academy is an industry driven training program designed by local furniture manufacturers to prepare individuals for highly paid sewing operator and upholstery craftsmen positions that are in high demand by some of the region’s largest employers. The 2019…

The Alexander County Health Department would like to inform the public that there has been a recent increase in flu cases and other viral illnesses reported among Alexander County residents, according to Bria Marlowe, CHES, Health Educator I, with the department.   “We want to remind everyone to wash your hands often. Also, please be…

Eighteen students representing Alexander County’s elementary and middle schools took the stage at Alexander Central Auditorium Tuesday, Feb. 5, to compete for the top honor of Spelling Bee Champion.  A fourth-grade student at Bethlehem Elementary School, Carter Payne, emerged as the 2019 Alexander County Spelling Bee Champion for the second time in a row.  Noah Pope, an…

The Times has learned from Alexander County staff that Landon Ferguson has withdrawn the Conditional Use Permit application for a proposed outdoor shooting range/tactical training center on Teague Town Road. Therefore, the Alexander County Commissioners will not be holding the public hearing on the shooting range tonight (Monday, Feb. 4, 2019). Jon Pilkenton, Director of…