Area News

To answer a need in the community, Peoples Drug Store has opened Express Care to provide medical assistance without an appointment. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at their newly renovated location at 255 NC Highway 16 South in Taylorsville. Owner Phil Icard invites the public to…

The Alexander County Board of Commissioners has selected Justin Mundy as the new County Manager, following a comprehensive search and interview process. Mundy will officially begin his duties on December 1, 2025. A lifelong Alexander County resident, Mundy brings both professional experience and a deep commitment to the county he calls home. He previously served…

On Thursday, October 30, 2025, at approximately 2:24 p.m. the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision on US 64 near Liberty Grove Church Road in Alexander County. A black 2010 Dodge Nitro drove left of center and collided head on with a 2020 Freightliner tractor-trailer, according to Senior Trooper K.…

The North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services and the Alexander County Department of Social Services have received a letter from the federal government indicating potential disruptions for Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) benefits in November, if the government shutdown persists. State and local staff are currently working to understand the full implications of…

By ANGELA FARR KING On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the new media center at Sugar Loaf Elementary School. This has been a project in the works since 2023 and it was definitely worth the wait. The new media center is housed in what was formerly the gymnasium at…

Public Works & Facilities Department staff go the extra mile When vehicles break down, lights burn out, or public spaces need care, there’s a team quietly making sure everything runs smoothly. With 34 full- and part-time employees, the Alexander County Public Works & Facilities Department — including Public Works Administration; Buildings, Grounds & Maintenance; the…

Emily Haas, of Granite Falls, a 2025 graduate of Alexander Central High School, has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project focused on teaching elementary school students about plants and biodiversity. To inform local children, the Girl Scout Ambassador partnered with Alexander County Soil and Water for her project,…

The Alexander Soil & Water Conservation District held its 31st Annual Environmental Field Days on October 15-16 at H&H Arena and Herman Dairy Farm at 533 Ned Herman Road in Taylorsville, according to Gary Herman, the Public Information Officer for Alexander County. Approximately 310 fifth-grade students and their teachers from seven public elementary schools and…

By MICAH HENRY On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the Taylorsville Town Council decided to keep the Town Charter as it currently stands for municipal elections, instead of changing the Council elections to staggered terms. This would have placed two Council members up for election for a four year term, with the other two being up…