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Redbird Ridge Estate announces an exciting new chapter as they recently purchased the former Ellendale Farms property west of Taylorsville. Located on 72 breathtaking acres, the estate now invites couples, event planners, and retreat-goers to experience the beauty and serenity of this unique destination, where every love story and life journey is celebrated in harmony…

Alexander County School Superintendent Dr. Bill Griffin has announced that Jacob Lail, principal at ACHS, will move into district administration after the school year is finished. Griffin made the announcement to staff at the May 7, 2025, faculty meeting, stating that Lail will be an asset to serve all schools in Alexander County. The exact…

By MICAH HENRY A Taylorsville resident who has been sharing her love for her family for many decades is winner of the 2025 Times’ Mother of the Year honors. Mary “Evelyn” Milstead Lackey, age 93, is the subject of the winning essay written by her granddaughter, Kristi Tucker, of Conover. (The essay appears below.) “She…

The Rotary Club of Taylorsville gained an unprecedented level of recognition by winning three awards at the Rotary District 7680 Conference held at the Statesville Civic Center during May 1 – 2, 2025. The 53 clubs in the District who entered the competition were judged on how well they addressed each of these four areas…

On Thursday, May 1, 2025, the Alexander County Board of Commissioners announced the appointment of Debra Bechtel as Interim County Manager, following the resignation of former County Manager Todd Herms on April 30. Bechtel, according to a county press release, has extensive experience in North Carolina local government, including her service as an Assistant District…

H&H Indoor Arena, located at 533 Ned Herman Road, in Taylorsville, will host Double Creek Pro Rodeo on Friday and Saturday, May 2 and 3. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. both evenings. The rodeo is sponsored by United Country Real Estate Big 6 Properties. Admission is $20 cash…

The National Day of Prayer is planned Thursday, May 1, 2025. A prayer service will be held 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Alexander County Courthouse Park. The public is invited to attend and pray for our nation, community, and other needs. At 6:30 p.m., Stony Point Global Methodist Church will hold a National Day…

By MICAH HENRY The Alexander County Republican Party hosted its spring dinner, now known as the Trump-Reagan Dinner, on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at White Splendor event venue on Barrett Mountain, south of Taylorsville. The party inducted three recipients as Hall of Fame honor recipients. Alexander County Republican Party Chair Jack Simms welcomed the crowd…

(Updated May 1, 11:01 a.m., to correct start date of Mobile Café service in Ellendale, which will begin May 9.) Mike Richmond, director of the 957 Mobile Café in Taylorsville, is thankful the food outreach ministry is turning ten years old this spring. 957 Mobile Café Inc. was founded in 2015 with the support and…

The Seventh Annual Taylorsville Apple Blossom Festival is planned for Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the downtown area, said Festival Director Gina Kay Honosky. Opening ceremonies will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the park with Pastor Tom Andrews, Town Manager Nathan Hester, Mayor George Holleman, and Alexander County Commissioner…