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In An Enduring Voice, first-time author and Taylorsville native Peter Givens takes the well-documented story of the musical heritage carried to the Blue Ridge by Ulster Scots in the decades prior to the American Revolution and creates an exciting and compelling narrative of music, heritage, faith, and family. Peter is a son of the late…

A fire claimed a vacant home in Taylorsville on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 12, 2024, according to Alexander County Fire Marshal Mark Earle. The single story home, located at 540 Gravel Hill Court, is owned by Hubert Carlton, said Earle. The home had suffered damage during Hurricane Helene. Carlton told Earle he was in the process…

By MICAH HENRY Some 197 graduates have taken advantage of the no-cost special training in Taylorsville to learn the sewing or upholstery trades and enter the furniture industry since Catawba Valley Community College’s Alexander Furniture Academy (AFA) opened in 2016. Several seats are open for the free courses, starting January 6 and running through June…

Taylorsville Hometown Christmas will continue for its third and final night of 2024 on Thursday, December 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Alexander County Courthouse Park at 101 West Main Avenue. In conjunction with this event, the new Christmas Bingo Challenge/Scavenger Hunt will encourage families to visit downtown businesses; the first 100 families completing…

State Highway Patrol Troopers in Alexander County were involved in a chase that resulted in a four-vehicle collision on Old Mountain Road in Hiddenite on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 17. At approximately 4:00 p.m., a State Highway Patrol member attempted to stop a Jeep Liberty for a speeding violation on US 64 in Iredell County near…

The Town Council of the Town of Taylorsville has called for a work session on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall for the purpose of discussing police department equipment purchases and the Taylorsville ABC Board.  All interested persons are encouraged to attend.

Four people were arrested on Wednesday night, December 4, 2024, after Alexander County Sheriff’s officers served a search warrant at 141 Tarlton Drive, Taylorsville. Officers seized 133.9 grams of Methamphetamine, 5.1 grams of Fentanyl, and 0.6 grams of Cocaine. Officers also seized firearms in this investigation. Taylorsville Police Department and the North Carolina State Bureau…

By ANGELA FARR KING The Alexander Board of Education met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. This was the first meeting for new board members Corey McLain, Shannon Oxentine, and Jesse Bowles. The Board of Education met in closed session to discuss administrative changes recommended by Dr. Bill Griffin. After returning, it…

By ANGELA FARR KING The 77th Annual Alexander County Christmas Parade was held Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at 3 p.m. The weather was sunny and cold, which made it the perfect day for a Christmas parade. Something about a warm Christmas parade just isn’t as festive. Onlookers happily bundled up and staked out their viewing…

Area residents are encouraged to attend the 77th annual parade on Saturday, December 7, at 3:00 p.m. The Alexander County Christmas Parade Committee has selected Mrs. Brenda Price as the 2024 Grand Marshal. The parade lineup is shown below. Participants are asked to please make note of your parade entry number, this will save time…