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6 days ago · Dog tests positive for rabies in Alexander. By Editor | October 14, 2024 | 0. Alexander County Animal Services has confirmed that a dog living on a property in the Sugar Loaf area in Taylorsville near Black Oak Ridge Road has tested positive for rabies, according to a county press release.
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4 days ago · Dog tests positive for rabies in Alexander; Taylorsville man dies in Wilkes crash; Alex. Board of Education passes $63.7 million budget; Howell recounts aftermath of Helene; Teague wins bronze at NC Senior Games; County Commission approves rezoning on …
Helene’s aftermath: outages, road closures, damage
Oct 2, 2024 · Alexander County fared much better than some parts of western North Carolina during and after the remnants of Hurricane Helene, which swept through on Thursday and Friday, September 26-27, 2024. Alexander County had already received more than five inches of rain at the weather station in Taylorsville by Thursday evening, Sept. 26.
Man shot by home intruder – The Taylorsville Times
Sep 23, 2024 · A man was shot in his home over the weekend but is expected to recover, according to Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell. At approximately 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 22, 2024, the Alexander County 911 Center received a call reporting a shooting at 1170 Paul Payne Store Road in Taylorsville.
Thousands without electricity in Alexander – The Taylorsville Times
Sep 27, 2024 · Thousands without electricity in Alexander. Local electricity providers are reporting widespread outages due to effects from Hurricane Helene. In Alexander County at approximately 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024, EnergyUnited reported 5,726 (84.69%) of …
Alexander Co. Schools dismissing early Sept. 26
Sep 26, 2024 · 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 will be open till 1:30pm. Friday, schools will be …
Bridge at Oxford Dam reopens – The Taylorsville Times
Oct 1, 2024 · The NC Hwy. 16 bridge at Oxford Dam has reopened, according to the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office. NC Dept. of Transportation officials had closed the bridge until it could be inspected due to the large volume of water being released …
Voluntary Curfew set Friday night – The Taylorsville Times
Sep 27, 2024 · Alexander County Emergency Services and Town of Taylorsville personnel have responded to more than 600 calls today, and have worked tirelessly to clear roadways and respond to calls. The curfew will allow them to rest and replenish emergency supplies.
Ernest Eugene Moretz Sr. – The Taylorsville Times
Sep 8, 2024 · Ernest Eugene Moretz Sr., 96, was born on Sunday, June 24, 1928, in Catawba County, where he also passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Ernest had worked as a meat manager at A&P in Bel Air, Maryland, until his retirement. He was a …
Alexander VetCom gains non-profit status - The Taylorsville Times
Oct 23, 2019 · The combined forces of the Alexander County Veterans Committee (VetCom), formed as an action branch from local veterans groups, has now achieved the federal non-profit 501(c)19, War Veterans status. The notification was announced Tuesday, October 22, at the VetCom meeting at the DAV Chapter 84 Building in Taylorsville.