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By MICAH HENRY It was a long-awaited day on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, for Vietnam U.S. Navy veteran Bill Rocap, of Taylorsville. That’s when he was able to receive a brand new “tiny home” on his property on Barrett Mountain south of town. The home was provided by Purple Heart Homes with contributions by many…

$50 WINNER — The final of three survey respondents drawn in the 9th Annual Alexander County Readers’ Choice Awards is Rachel Beard, of Bethlehem, shown above. She filled out the survey online. Readers can still vote for their favorite businesses and more with the ballot in the Aug. 24, 2022, Taylorsville Times on Page 10A…

Andy Berry will serve as the interim principal at East Alexander Middle School as the search begins for a permanent lead administrator for the school, according to a press release from Alexander County Schools. Berry replaces Kristie Love who is stepping away due to personal reasons. Mr. Berry has worked with Alexander County Schools since…

Sheriff Chris Bowman reports that at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 15, 2022, the Alexander County Communications Center received a 911 hang up call from a residence located on Poplar Springs Rd in the northeastern section of Alexander County. Telecommunicators were unable to determine the nature of the call so officers were dispatched to…

On Monday, August 15, 2022, Alexander County Board of Education candidate Dr. Dianne Little announced her withdrawal from seeking a seat on the school board. Her name will still appear on the November ballot, as state law prohibits nonpartisan election candidates from withdrawing their names at any time after three days before the close of…

By ANGELA FARR KING The Taylorsville Times hosted their first Young Authors’ Camp, August 1-4, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon each day. The staff at The Times recognized the need for students to be immersed in print-related activities to motivate better writing habits and to possibly inspire would-be authors. During the camp, participants had…

By ANGELA FARR KING The Alexander County Board of Education held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 9, at 6 p.m. An important topic of discussion at this meeting was school safety. Dr. Alisha Cloer, Executive Director of Human Resources and Auxiliary Services, presented a School District Safety Report. These are some of the safety…

By MICAH HENRY Among many months of preparations for the 2023 property revaluation coming next year, the Alexander County Commissioners approved a public hearing to be held Sept. 19 for the Schedule of Values for all properties inside the county. This consists of more than 25,000 parcels, including about 12,000 with improvements, such as a…

The Alexander County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and The Taylorsville Times are partnering again this year to promote local businesses through the Ninth Annual Alexander County Readers’ Choice Awards. “Have a favorite restaurant, a favorite mechanic, a favorite clothing store? Share your favorite Alexander County business by casting your vote for the Reader’s Choice Awards!”…

Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman reports that on Thursday, July 28, 2022, patrol deputies with the Alexander County Sheriff’s attempted to assist the North Carolina State Highway Patrol with a traffic stop on NC 90 near Hiddenite Church Rd. in the Hiddenite Community. The vehicle failed to stop and fled from the officers, traveling at…