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Proposed County Budget aired May 23
Proposed County budget has no tax or fee increase The proposed General Fund budget for Alexander County for fiscal year 2017-2018 totals $38,900,000 with no proposed tax increase and no change in fees. This was the figure suggested by County Manager Rick French during the Alexander County Commissioners’ meeting, held Tuesday, May 23. French related…
Read MoreNew manufacturer announced bringing jobs to Taylorsville
New industry to bring 37 jobs here It was announced on Tuesday night, May 23, at the Alexander County Commissioners’ meeting, that a new industry will locate in Taylorsville soon and will employ approximately 37 people. Borealis, a global company which produces and sells polyolefins, base chemicals, and fertilizers, will build a dedicated automotive polypropylene…
Read MoreThomas E . Bebber, Sr., Law Enforcement Center Dedication Ceremony set June 2
A Dedication Ceremony naming the Thomas E . Bebber, Sr., Alexander County Law Enforcement Center is planned on Friday, June 2, 2017, at 6 p.m. at the center, located at 91 Commercial Park Avenue in Taylorsville (near CVCC-Alexander, across from Walmart). Those attending may park at CVCC-Alexander Center or in downtown Taylorsville (shuttle will be provided). Attendees…
Read More16/90 T’ville Scoops Ice Cream Shop Has Ribbon Cutting
Alexander EDC event held May 21, 2017 A good crowd attended the Alexander County Economic Development Corporation’s ribbon cutting on Sunday, May 21, 2017, to celebrate the grand opening of 16/90 T’ville Scoops. Owners Barry and Lisa McDonald opened the popular ice cream shop back in April, but just recently expanded their hours to Tuesday…
Read More8th Annual Bethlehem Day set Sept. 16
Festival organizers seeking food, arts, and crafts vendors The Bethlehem Community Development Association is now accepting applications for the 8th Annual Bethlehem Day Festival to be held on September 16, 2017, at the crossroads of Shiloh Church Road and Rink Dam Road in Bethlehem (Alexander County). Applications fees are $30 for craft and information vendors and…
Read MoreStony Point VFD’s Annual Cruise-In Is May 20
Fire Dept. holds 11th Annual car gathering Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department held their Eleventh Annual Cruise-In on Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Station 1, located at 501 Ruritan Park Road off of Taylorsville Highway (Hwy. 90) in Stony Point. There were BBQ Sandwiches and Hot Dogs; Bake Sale; Cake…
Read MoreRelay for Life held Friday, May 19
Event marks second year in downtown area To fight an estimated 1,688,780 new U.S. cancer diagnoses this year, the Alexander County Relay for Life, an American Cancer Society event, was held Friday, May 19, in Taylorsville along Main Avenue Drive. This year’s theme was “Saving Lives One Cure At A Time.” Organizers asked participants to wear super…
Read MoreTwo Taylorsville men charged with meth distribution
Federal authorities have arrested two Taylorsville men in connection with distribution of methamphetamine, according to a criminal complaint filed April 6, 2017, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. Joel Stephen Carter and Kevin Lynn Mundy, of Taylorsville, have been charged with Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute…
Read MoreTeen suffers bullet wound in Ellendale: eight arrested in case
Incident happened in early hours of May 10 The Times has learned more details in the case in which a local teenager suffered a gunshot wound. On Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at approximately 4:14 AM, Alexander County 911 received a call in reference to a shooting on Zeb Watts Road in the Ellendale Community,…
Read MoreNew store, Pleasantries, opens on E. Main Ave. in Taylorsville
The grand opening for the new Pleasantries store was held on Friday, May 5 at 10:45 a.m. The shop, located at 80 East Main Avenue in downtown Taylorsville, offers a nice selection of women’s clothing and jewelry, bedding, tables, and other unique gift ideas. “Congratulations to Jennifer Mayberry Martin and Russ Harrow for opening the…
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