Area News

Candidate filing for Alexander County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor (2 seats) began on Monday, June 13, 2022, and ends at 12:00 noon Friday, July 1, at the Alexander County Board of Elections office. Any person seeking to become a candidate must file a notice of candidacy and pay a $5 filing fee with…

The Christian Crisis Center in Taylorsville is requesting the public’s help to provide food for local people in need, as many of the charity’s shelves are bare, said CCC Director Debbi Hollingworth. “We’re hoping that the community will help stock these shelves with staples: canned vegetables, soup, pasta, rice, crackers, peanut butter, juice and even…

The State Board of Elections has opened a written public comment period for a request by the North Carolina Republican Party for the State Board to authorize county boards of elections to scrutinize voter signatures on absentee ballot request forms and absentee ballot return envelopes, to determine whether to count those ballots in North Carolina…

A Hiddenite man has been charged with multiple drug crimes after authorities say he was found to be in possession of large quantities of narcotics. On Wednesday, June 8, 2022, the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, the Taylorsville Police Department, and the Department of Homeland Security Investigations Task Force executed a search warrant on a residence…

Area youths may now register for Hiddenite Arts Summer Camps. All camps will take place at the Hiddenite Center’s Educational Complex at 70 Hiddenite Church Road, Hiddenite, NC. Visit hiddenitearts.org to register on line or call 828-632-6966 to register by phone. Cost for all camps is $75 for non-members and $65 for members. Membership discounts,…

The 2022 Buy Local Challenge officially kicks off today, June 1, offering local customers a chance to win big prizes from 39 participating businesses. “The Taylorsville Times is pleased to once again partner with Alexander County government to offer our residents and the business community a bit of normalcy with The Buy Local Challenge Promotion,”…

By MICAH HENRY The 2022 Alexander Central High School Commencement was held on Friday, May 27, at the school’s Cougar Stadium. A total of 228 graduates’ names were listed in the 2022 Commencement program. Prelude music was provided by the Apple City Brass. ACHS Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadets presented the colors. Beta…

  By ANGELA FARR KING Eleven seniors walked across the stage on Friday, May 27, 2022, with the distinction of being NC Capstone graduates: Rachel Anderson, Harrison Brashear, Cassidy Caskaddon, Sarah Beth Inman, Hunter Jamison, Bodie King, Corban Parker, Jackson Reid, Mary Slagle, Briley Walker, and Connor Zink. Their Capstone diplomas will be awarded to…

By ANGELA FARR KING The Taylorsville Town Council met on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. for their second scheduled meeting this month. Mayor George Holleman opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members voted to enter into a public hearing in order to review the proposed budget for fiscal…

Alexander Early College will hold its 2022 Commencement on Thursday, May 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the Alexander Central Auditorium. A list of graduates can be seen in this week’s Graduation section, included in The Times’ print edition and online. The ceremony is planned as follows: Prelude………………………………………………………………………………..……Mrs. Amy Sipe *Processional: “Pomp and Circumstance,” Edward Elgar……………………..…