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ALEX. SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR JANUARY 17
Alexander County Schools will be closed for students on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, with an optional teacher workday, due to expected snow and hazardous road conditions, according to Dr. Bill Griffin, Director of Auxiliary Services for the school system.
Read MoreCounty offices to operate on 2-hour delay Wed., Jan. 17
On Wednesday, January 17, 2018, the Alexander County Government offices will open on a 2-hour delay, due to forecasted road hazards due to winter weather, according to Russell Greene, Alexander County Emergency Services Director. Rocky Face Park will remain closed for the day. Note: this is not a school system announcement.
Read MoreJuvenile Crime Prevention Council seeks ways to help delinquent youth
State funds available in Alexander County The Alexander County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) anticipates an allocation of $112,275 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, from the NC Department of Public Safety, Division of Juvenile Justice. The JCPC is requesting proposals for the upcoming fiscal year to serve…
Read MoreChild abuse suspect arrested January 10
A local toddler has been injured and a Taylorsville man is facing a charge of felony child abuse in the case, according to Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman. On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, investigators from the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office received a report from Alexander County Department of Social Services regarding possible child abuse to…
Read MoreCongresswoman Foxx discusses Tax Bill
U.S. House Rep. Virginia Foxx, (NC-5), stopped by The Times office last week to talk about the recently-passed Federal tax bill, which takes effect for 2018 taxes (to be filed in 2019). She brought along information on The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1), which overhauls America’s tax code to deliver historic tax relief…
Read MoreIredell, Alex, Wilkes people help boy’s wish to fly come true
By MICAH HENRY A Wilkes teenage boy who is terminally ill was taken on a special flight by a pilot in Iredell County last week. Ivan Cruz, age 13 of North Wilkesboro, son of Miguel and Lucy Frausto, was special guest of pilot Guy Maher, of Statesville, according to Larry Price, who hosted a Christmas…
Read MoreBroadband Feasibility Study shows potential in Alexander County
Broadband Internet service is becoming more and more of an essential component in citizens’ everyday lives and the daily operation of businesses. To help determine how Internet service can be improved in Alexander County, the county took bids for a Broadband Feasibility Study, and awarded the contract to Open Broadband LLC on September 11, 2017.…
Read MoreSchool on 2-hour delay Jan. 9
Due to possible icy road conditions, Alexander County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students and teacher on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, according to Dr. Bill Griffin, Executive Director of Auxiliary Services for the school system.
Read MoreSecond Water Leak Reported In Bethlehem, Service Shut Off Temporarily Until Repairs Can Be Made
Due to a water main break, City of Hickory water service in the Bethlehem area of Alexander County along NC 127 near the Catawba River bridge, up to Rink Dam Road, and west to Icard Ridge Road, will be shut off soon (as of 4:15 p.m., Monday, Jan. 8, 2018) for 2 to 4 hours,…
Read MoreTaylorsville Town Hall closing early Jan. 8 due to possible icy roads
PRESS RELEASE FROM TOWN HALL — “With bad weather conditions approaching, Town Hall will be closing at 1 p.m. today, January 8th [2018]. We urge citizens to stay at home and not risk their safety by getting out. We have been below freezing for quite some time now, so any precipitation that falls will stick to…
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