Area News

  Due to the recent rain and rain forecasted for this week, the burn ban in Alexander County has been lifted, effective immediately, according to a County press release.   The Alexander County Fire Marshal’s Office appreciates the cooperation of local residents while the burn ban was in effect.   “Not only is the Fire…

UPDATE: THE BURNING BAN HAS BEEN LIFTED AS OF JULY 8, 2024. The Alexander County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a burning ban effective Thursday, July 3, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. until further notice — Please read the document below regarding the burning ban.  

Colby Herman, age 35 of the Ellendale Community in Taylorsville, filed a notice of candidacy Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the Board of Elections for Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, according to Alexander County Board of Elections staff. He is seeking a second term on the board. Colby and wife, T’neal, have two sons.…

A seasoned principal is coming to lead Bethlehem Elementary School. Stephanie Reep has been named as the new principal by Alexander County Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Griffin. She was approved by the Alexander County Board of Education on Monday morning, July 1, 2024. Reep is currently the principal at Friendship Elementary School in Davidson County.…

(updated 6/27/24, 1:53 p.m. to reflect salary and applicants) Alexander County Board of Commissioners appoints Todd Herms as new County Manager Following an extensive search and interview process, the Alexander County Board of Commissioners has selected William “Todd” Herms to serve as the new County Manager, effective August 12, 2024, according to a June 27…

Local favorites The Night Move Band will perform on Saturday, June 29, at Alexander County Courthouse Park (101 West Main Ave., Taylorsville, NC) at 7 p.m., rain or shine, as part of the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center’s Summer on the Square concerts. These events are always free and open to the public. Food trucks…

  Vashti Fire-Rescue, Inc., is sponsoring the 47th Annual Vashti Day Celebration on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in the Vashti Community. The patriotic fundraiser event will begin with breakfast available from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Vashti Fire station, 21 Vashti Fire Department Rd., Taylorsville. Parade lineup will begin at 10:30 a.m. at…

Alexander County Ranger David Huffman, with the N.C. Forest Service, noted several personnel were called out over the weekend to extinguish what was named the Indian Head Fire on Hwy. 64 West in the Ellendale Community. The fire burned three acres. It was caused by something mechanical, dragging a chain down the highway, said Huffman,…

A domestic violence call on Sunday night, June 23, 2024, resulted in a two-hour armed standoff in the Ellendale Community, said Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell. The call came in to authorities about 8 p.m. on Sunday. A woman called and alleged that a man, later identified as Henry Arthur Prado, 54, of Taylorsville, was…

By MICAH HENRY An Alexander County woman died as the result of a house fire on Sunday morning, June 23, 2024. Alexander County Fire Marshal Mark Earle stated the fire was reported at 9:52 a.m. at 148 Frank Smith Mobile Home Park Drive in the Sugar Loaf Community. When firefighters arrived, the mobile home was…