Area News
Family displaced in house fire
By MICAH HENRY A family of four was displaced in a house fire this week in Taylorsville, according to Alexander County Fire Marshal Mark Earle. The fire broke out Monday, April 22, about 10:30 a.m., at the home of Michael and Jessica Ruiz on Paul Payne Store Road, about one mile south of town. Mr.…
Read MoreWhere is Bethany? Leads sought on missing woman
By MICAH HENRY It’s been two years this month since Taylorsville resident Bethany Lee Brown went missing. Her family, including her mother, Brenda Barnes, and sister, Jenna Laywell, hope word of Bethany’s whereabouts turns up soon. Bethany was last seen on her youngest daughter’s sixth birthday, April 8, 2022, at the family’s home on Caldwell…
Read MoreBarn Quilt Painting Class is May 1
The Alexander County Senior Center will be having a Barn Quilt Painting class on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Center. Anyone who is interested in painting a barn quilt for themselves or one to put on the Barn Quilt Wall in Taylorsville is welcome to the class. We have a few…
Read MoreApple Blossom Festival is May 4
The Sixth Annual Taylorsville Apple Blossom Festival is planned for Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the downtown area, said Festival Director Gina Kay Honosky. There will be a large number of vendors and booths featuring crafts, food, fun, games, and four stages with live music: Main Stage at Courthouse Park,…
Read MoreSecond GOP primary election early voting begins April 25
In-person early voting for the May 14, 2024, statewide Republican second primary election begins Thursday, April 25, and ends at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, according to Patrick Wike, Alexander County Board of Elections Director. Due to the anticipated low voter turnout, the Alexander County Board of Elections office will be only early voting…
Read MoreLarge crowd attends School Board meeting as potential job cuts approach
By ANGELA FARR KING The Alexander County Board of Education met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 16, at 6 p.m. Siblings Logan and Hadleigh Presnell from Bethlehem Elementary School led the meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting room was unusually packed due to the recent human resource meetings with teachers…
Read MoreTeen dies in collision
A young man from Alexander County has died and a Hickory motorist is facing charges after a crash involving a motorcycle and sport utility vehicle over the weekend. According to a Hickory Police news release, officers investigated the fatal traffic crash on Saturday, April 13, 2024, involving two vehicles. One driver was charged. At 11:37…
Read MorePrincipal Draper to leave Bethlehem School
Principal Charles Draper is resigning from his position at Bethlehem Elementary School to take a position outside of education, according to a press release from the school system. Draper’s resignation was accepted by the school board during closed session at the April 16, 2024, meeting. Draper notified his staff the following morning. His last day…
Read MoreGrilled chicken and summer clothing giveaway set April 27
The Bridge Community and Grill 4 God from Statesville will be serving their famous grilled chicken plates to any neighbors in need, both physically and spiritually, at Alexander County Courthouse Park, 101 W. Main Ave., Taylorsville, on Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Additionally, there will be a Spring/Summer clothes giveaway. The Bridge Community will…
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