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The Alexander County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and The Taylorsville Times are partnering again this year to promote local businesses through the Eleventh 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!”…

A Taylorsville man is facing multiple charges of child sex crimes, according to local law enforcement. The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office arrested Codi Lynn Sharp, W/M, age 53 of Taylorsville. He was charged with eleven counts of Second-Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. Sharp was assigned a first court appearance of April 21, 2025, and…

Alexander County Department of Social Services will begin taking Angel Tree applications for Christmas assistance from now through November 8, 2024. Trena Riddle, DSS Economic Services Program Administrator, said applicants must reside in the home with the child and live in Alexander County. If the child attends public school or daycare, the parent/guardian must apply…

Eligible individuals who want to cast their ballot on Election Day (Tuesday November 5, 2024) must register to vote by Friday, October 11. Individuals who miss that deadline may register and vote at the same time during the early voting period from October 17 through November 2, at any of the three (3) early voting…

Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center officials have announced the 2024 Hiddenite Celebration is canceled, stating, “Due to power outages, storm damages, and in the interest of public safety… Celebration of the Arts 2024 is canceled. We were hoping for a better outcome from Helene; but we are thankful it wasn’t any worse! Thank you to…

Alexander County Schools administrators announced the following: “Due to the weather system moving faster than expected, all Alexander County Schools will release early Thursday, September 26th. Middle schools will dismiss at 12 o’clock pm (noon). High schools and Elementary schools will dismiss at 12:30pm, these dismissals include our PreK and HeadStart students. Before and After-School…

Sample ballots are now available for the November 5 General Election to help prepare voters to research candidates or issues, according to Alexander County officials.   “Sample ballots provide voters an opportunity to see what the ballot will look like when they present to vote,” stated Patrick Wike, Alexander County Elections Director. “Voters may bring…

  A power outage due to a vehicle damaging utility lines is affecting approximately 212 customers in the area on Thursday afternoon, May 2, 2024, according Duke Energy. This is in the area of NC 90 West and Three Forks Church Road in Taylorsville.

On Monday, April 8, people from Texas to Maine will be in the prime location to experience a solar eclipse, according to NASA officials. Although North Carolina lies outside of the path of totality, people around Taylorsville will still see a partial eclipse where the Moon will obscure more than 80 percent of the sun…