Area News

The Alexander County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and The Taylorsville Times are partnering again this year to promote local businesses through the Eleventh Annual Alexander County Readers’ Choice Awards. Please take the survey on Page 8 of this week’s Back to School section in The Times or available online at www.alexanderedc.org/survey, and list your favorite…

The Alexander County Board of Education (BOE) approved new school voting districts for upcoming elections at their meeting on Monday, August 11. Since 2001, the BOE has had four school voting districts. A referendum passed last year by Alexander County voters requires school board members to be elected in partisan elections. Also, Taylor Dellinger, data…

By ANGELA FARR KING The Taylorsville Town Council met for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. One particular topic of interest was a consideration of a resolution by the Council to amend the Town Charter to provide for staggered terms for all Council members other than the Mayor.…

The Alexander County Board of Commissioners honored the contributions of Buddy McKinney and Nancy Sharpe with the presentation of “Keys to the County” at the Monday, August 4, meeting, according to a press release. Commissioner Josh Lail presented a “Key to the County” to McKinney, who recently retired from the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office after…

By MICAH HENRY It was a banner day for fire service with the 75th Anniversary of the Hiddenite Fire Department observed on Saturday, August 2. Guests were greeted by firefighters and junior firefighters, who helped to park cars and direct traffic on NC 90 East in front of the department, also known as Station 35.…

Business partners David Barnes, of Harmony in Iredell County, and Terry Jones, of the Ellendale Community in Alexander County, have opened Broken Chains Cycles at 95 Second Avenue North, in Taylorsville. Their aim is to offer service for Harley-Davidson motorcycles (and select other brands) as well as ATVs and some vehicles. Barnes, a native of…

By MICAH HENRY The Dairy Bar, located in Stony Point and owned by the DeJarnette family, celebrated 50 years in business on Saturday, July 26, with food specials, live music, and giveaways. Located in Stony Point on NC 90 East at Smith Farm Rd., current owners Bill and Alisa DeJarnette were joined by family members…

Renn Junior Lackey, age 88, of Hiddenite, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2025. He was born on September 21, 1936, in Taylorsville, to James Renn Lackey and Mattie Parker Lackey. He married his beloved wife, Martha Sue Barnes Lackey on February 11, 1961, and they shared 59 happy years together, according to obituary information. Renn’s…

Authorities have arrested two young men for multiple charges, including robbery. They were charged after a robbery was reported near the intersection of 4th Street and 5th Avenue in Taylorsville. A citizen told officers he was robbed at gunpoint. The man told officers a firearm was taken from him. Daniel Lee Taylor, Jr., white male,…

Friends and family members are honored to announce the creation of a scholarship in memory of the late Tod Jones, retired Chief Deputy of the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office. To help support this initiative, a scholarship committee will be organizing a series of fundraisers. “Tod had a true servant’s heart and a deep calling to…