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By ANGELA FARR KING There seems to be no boundaries for the energy of Priscilla Jenkins, founder and CEO of the nonprofit organization called The Bridge Community, Inc., located in downtown Taylorsville. Mrs. Jenkins is a woman on a mission and that mission is to meet the various needs of the members of her community.…

By MICAH HENRY A convoy of motorists, ignoring traffic laws by blocking intersections, spinning in circles, shooting off fireworks, and racing up and down Alexander County roads, converged into this quiet rural area on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, according to law enforcement officers. Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell noted that the group of motorists blocked…

By ANGELA FARR KING A Black History Celebration and Banquet, sponsored by the NAACP and Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center, was held Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the Center. The focus of the evening was truly one of “Celebration.” As guests entered the event center, there was a slideshow highlighting the many outstanding accomplishments of…

The process to determine current market values on real properties in Alexander County for the 2023 countywide reappraisal is almost complete, according to Alexander County Tax Administrator Doug Fox. Fox said the Alexander County Tax Office has been working for almost two years visiting all parcels in Alexander County to make sure the information on…

By ANGELA FARR KING There cannot be too many articles written to emphasize the Foster Care crisis across the nation, the state of North Carolina, and Alexander County. Myles McLain, the Licensing and Placement Coordinator for the Alexander County Department of Social Services (DSS) says that the number of children in the custody and care…

By ANGELA FARR KING The monthly Alexander County Board of Education meeting began Monday, February 13, 2023, with some celebrations and recognitions. At 4:30 p.m., teachers who either received their National Board Certifications for the first time or renewed them were honored with a reception that included their families. Andrew LaRowe, President of BASICA LLC,…

Due to falling temperatures and black ice in the morning, and out of an abundance of caution, Alexander County Schools is operating on a three hour delay for Monday, February 13, 2023, due to some hazardous road conditions. Before and After School will also follow a three-hour delay, opening at 9 a.m. this morning. This…

A local drug investigation has led to more than a dozen arrests, according to Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell. On February 8, 2023, the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, Taylorsville Police Department, Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation conducted a Drug round up named County Wide. This round up was…

Broadband access continues to grow in Alexander County with the recent installation of new fixed-wireless equipment on an existing tower in the Stony Point community. Open Broadband LLC’s Chief Technology Officer Kent Winrich presented a progress update at the February 6 meeting of the Alexander County Board of Commissioners, according to a county press release.…

  By ANGELA FARR KING The Alexander County Spelling Bee was held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the Alexander Central Auditorium. Participants included the top two spellers from each elementary school and each middle school in the county. The winner for this year’s spelling bee was Addison Parlier, an eighth grader from West Alexander…