The Alexander County Board of Commissioners has selected Justin Mundy as the new County Manager, following a comprehensive ...

John Harvey Wilson Sr., 78, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, at his home, leaving behind a rich legacy and cherished memories for his family and friends. Born on October 2, 1947, John lived ...

“These employees do work most people never see, yet their impact is felt throughout our community,” said Marty Pennell, ...

On October 22, Sugar Loaf School hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new media center. Fourth graders in Mrs. Natalie ...

Emily Haas, of Granite Falls, a 2025 graduate of Alexander Central High School, has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a ...

The North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services and the Alexander County Department of Social Services have received ...

On Thursday, October 30, 2025, at approximately 2:24 p.m. the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal ...

Samuel Everette Jenkins, affectionately known as Sam, was born on September 8, 1935, in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He passed ...

The Times began printing this feature in the paper on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

Suma Bumgarner Hicks, 91, of Newton, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at The Greens of Hickory. Suma was born on ...

Betty Jean Sprinkle Patterson, 98, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center in ...

Daisy Lee Dunlap Williams, 78, of Statesville, passed away at home surrounded by her family on October 30, 2025, following an extended illness. Daisy was born April 16, 1947, to the late Annie Ruth ...