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Gant resigns as ACHS Men’s Head Coach
The Alexander Central High School Athletic Department announces that Men’s Basketball Head Coach Cam Gant has made the decision to step down from the position. Gant served as Head Men’s Basketball Coach for two seasons and compiled an overall record of 24-28 and a conference record of 9-11. Gant had been part of the basketball…
Read MoreSchool Board hires WPCOG to redraw Voting Districts
Submitted by Dr. Denita Dowell-Reavis, Testing and Accountability/Communications Director, Alexander County Schools The Alexander County Board of Education will pay a regional planning group to redraw voting districts for the 2026 school board elections. The Western Piedmont Council of Governments will update the districts for $5,300 and have them ready for public review by July.…
Read MoreMotorcyclist killed in crash on NC 16
On Friday, March 28, 2025, at approximately 5:40 p.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Alexander County on NC 16 at Millersville Road, said Master Trooper Christopher M. Casey of the Highway Patrol. A 2007 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, traveling south on NC 16, attempted to turn left onto Millersville…
Read MoreBethlehem incorporation update: application withdrawn
Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Alexander County Commission Chairman Marty Pennell regarding the question of Bethlehem Community incorporating into a town. Also, the Bethlehem incorporation application to the Local Government Commission was withdrawn this week (scroll down to second red headline below). By MARTY PENNELL “To Be, or Not to Be,…
Read MoreNew Emergency Services Training Facility opens
The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Alexander County Emergency Services Training Facility. The ribbon cutting is set for Monday, March 31, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at the facility, located at 175 Fairgrounds Road in Taylorsville. The Alexander County Fire Marshal’s Office spearheaded the project after receiving…
Read MoreTurkey Shoot benefits children’s home
By MICAH HENRY The sound of gunfire, off and on for about two hours last Friday evening, didn’t signal a skirmish or police standoff. No, instead it was a polite band of careful shooters who had gathered to help a good cause. Yes, the Wagon Wheel Turkey Shoot, in Ellendale, is held on Fridays during…
Read MoreAn incorporated Bethlehem would pinch revenues from Taylorsville, County
By MICAH HENRY If the proposed Town of Bethlehem incorporates, it would decrease sales tax distribution to the Alexander County and Town of Taylorsville governments, which would mean the County and the Town of Taylorsville would need to raise the revenue elsewhere — likely through a property tax increase — or cut services. Taylorsville Town…
Read MorePublic can comment on proposed Bethlehem budget
The budget for the proposed Town of Bethlehem is currently under review by the North Carolina State Treasurer, which is the final step before the incorporation packet is sent to the N.C. General Assembly. The budget review meeting will take place on April 1, 2025. Prior to the April 1 meeting, the public can voice…
Read MoreAlexander County Fire Marshal’s Office issues local open burn ban
Alexander County Fire Marshal’s Office issues local open burn ban in addition to NC Forest Service burn ban The Alexander County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a local open Burn Ban due to extreme fire danger conditions throughout Alexander County, effective Friday, March 21 at 5:00 p.m. The purpose of this burn ban is to…
Read MoreHouse and woods fire battled Mar. 20
By MICAH HENRY Multiple fire departments and NC Forest Service members battled a structure fire involving a mobile home at 15 Pennell Lane, off McDuffie Court, which spread to nearby woods behind Little River Baptist Church. The fire call was dispatched about 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 20. This occurred in the Sugar Loaf Fire…
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