Area News
Foster families needed in Alexander County
There are currently 55 children in foster care in Alexander County, according to Foster Home Licensing Social Worker Gina Lingle, with Alexander County DSS. “Our biggest need in Alexander County are for fostering sibling groups of more than two children, and teenagers, specifically males. You can make a difference in a child’s life by becoming…
Read More“American Pickers” TV show looking for NC picks
“AMERICAN PICKERS” to Film in North Carolina Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to North Carolina! They plan to film episodes of the hit series “AMERICAN PICKERS” throughout the region in Spring 2018! “AMERICAN PICKERS” is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on History. The…
Read MoreMotorist succumbs to injuries after three car crash
Two motorists were seriously injured and were airlifted by helicopter to area hospitals following a three car crash on NC 16 South at Millersville Road on Monday morning, January 29, 2018. Sadly, one later died due to her injuries. The incident involved a 2003 Acura TL, driven by Ashley Nicole Abernathy, of Bethlehem; a 2014…
Read MoreAlexander native Courtney Little starring in new Luke Combs’ country music video
By D.N. PENNELL, Jr. Alexander County resident Courtney Little is currently starring in a country music video for one of the hottest acts in Nashville. Little, who is a 2017 graduate of Alexander Central High School, is the lead actress in Luke Combs’ new video for “One Number Away.” Courtney is the daughter of…
Read MoreAll-Star Talent Show held Feb. 3 at Auditorium
The first Alexander All-Star Talent Show was held on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at the Alexander Central Auditorium. The night included 12 acts, door prizes, and a light reception. “Thank you to our donors: Antioch Baptist Church, Crosspoint Church, Dollar Tree, East Taylorsville Baptist Church, Liberty Grove Baptist Church, New Covenant Church, Three Forks Baptist…
Read MoreBereavement Support offered at Alex Hospice
Need help piecing your world back together after a loss? We can help! Call Heather Elliott, Social Worker with Hospice & Home Care of Alexander County, Inc., 50 Lucy Echerd Lane, Taylorsville. Call 828-632-5026 for more information.
Read MoreFootball Party Giveaway Winners Announced
Football Party Giveaway Winners Announced The Taylorsville Times’ Football Party Giveaway winners were drawn at noon on January 31, 2018. There were 297 entries. Grand Prize winner: Cody Bowers. Second Prize winners: Meredith Helton and Randy Childers.
Read MoreSugar Loaf Elementary School receives $25,000 Lowe’s grant
Sugar Loaf Elementary School received a $25,000 grant from Lowe’s Home Improvement Foundation to revitalize and update the school. The check was presented during an assembly on Friday, January 26, 2018. Students, teachers, and administrators joined by school board members, and the community celebrated the award during the assembly. “The goal of the grant is…
Read MoreSchool closed Jan. 18 for students; county offices to open at 12 noon
School announcement Alexander County Schools will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, for students, with an optional teacher workday from 12 noon to 5 p.m., due to the road conditions, said Dr. Bill Griffin, Executive Director of Auxiliary Services for the school system. County offices to open on delayed schedule Jan. 18 Rick French,…
Read MorePeoples Drug owner plans car giveaway, more for centennial
Business is turning 100, fundraiser will give back to Town Turning 100 is a momentous occasion, and the owners and staff of Peoples Drug in Taylorsville have laid out plans for a year-long celebration of the local landmark store. Phil Icard, owner, noted that the store was founded in late 1918 by pharmacist Rowe B.…
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