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In the the Town of Taylorsville 2023 Municipal election, fifteen candidates have filed to run for office in the nonpartisan races: two for Mayor and thirteen for the four open Council seats. Early voting begins Thursday, October 19, and runs 8am-5pm weekdays through Friday, Nov. 3, with Saturday voting on Nov. 4, from 8 a.m.…

The Taylorsville Apple Festival will be Saturday, October 21, in downtown Taylorsville. In addition to local apples, 450 vendor booths, and live music, there will be various activities, including: • A Kids Candy Apple Art Contest is for ages 18 and under. Entries will be accepted until 12 noon when the judging begins, at the…

By MICAH HENRY The Alexander County Board of Education hosted a community “town hall” information session and sign up time on Tuesday, October 3, at the Auditorium on the campus of Alexander Central High School. No public input was taken from the audience during the session. Board Vice Chairman Rob Arguelles shared information about the…

Council makes Waste Ordinance change By MICAH HENRY Aaron Wike was approved as the official Town Manager for Taylorsville during the Town Council meeting on Tuesday, October 3. The motion was approved 4-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Kenny Poole presiding. Mayor George Holleman was traveling to a state meeting in Raleigh Tuesday but left a…

Taylorsville Police officers arrested a Wilkes County man on charges of trafficking marijuana and other drug crimes, said Police Chief Michael Millsaps. Jerry Dean Osborne, age 31 of North Wilkesboro, was arrested Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, and charged with Felony Trafficking Marijuana, Felony Possession With Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver Marijuana, Misdemeanor Possession of…

By MICAH HENRY A large crowd turned out in memory of the late firefighter Phil Hartis to dediate the flagpole at the Alxander Central Fire Academy in his honor on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. Chief Justin Deal, instructor for the Academy, along with Crystal Hoke, Alexander County Schools Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE)…

Alexander County will conclude the 2023 Summer Concert Series with a performance by The Extraordinaires on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. on the Rotary Performance Stage at Alexander County Courthouse Park. The concert is free and open to the public. The Extraordinaires is a popular band from the Hickory/Charlotte area that can perform…

To provide enhanced service to local veterans, the Alexander County Veteran Services Office will move to the Alexander County Services Center, located at 151 West Main Avenue in Taylorsville. The new office location will become effective on Monday, October 9, 2023. According to Veteran Services Officer Cherry Kilby, the move will provide a larger space…

The Alexander County Board of Education will be hosting a community “town hall” meeting on Tuesday, October 3, at 6:00 p.m. at the Alexander County Auditorium on the campus of Alexander Central High School. The purpose of the town hall is the following: 1. To share information about the current state of the budget for…