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Alexander County Offices, Taylorsville Town Hall Closed Thursday For Holiday
Alexander County Offices and Landfill will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. County parks will operate on a regular schedule. Taylorsville Town Hall will also close for the holiday.
Stony Point Man Facing Charges In Three Counties
The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35-year old David Earl Welch of Stony Point on June 25th and charged him with felony possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver schedule II controlled substance. As of earlier today, Welch remains in the Iredell County Detention Center under a secured bond of $30,000.
Taylorsville Man Placed In Custody
Jervane Allen Parson, 26 of Taylorsville, was arrested on Monday, July 1st by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office and charged with three-counts of felony probation violation. He is serving a Wilkes County issued 24-month suspended sentence for obtaining property by false pretense and speeding to elude arrest resulting in death.
Statesville Man Charged with Vandalism
27-year-old Joshua William Griffin of Statesville was arrested by Alexander County Sheriff’s Officers yesterday (July 2) on two counts of vandalism with damage to personal property. At last report, Griffin remained in the Alexander County Detention Center under a $5,000 bond. No court dates are currently listed.
Tom Reynolds Jr.
Tom Reynolds Jr., 99, a retired firefighter and lieutenant for the city of Abilene, Texas, and a skilled log home builder, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. He was born on Tuesday, May 5, 1925, in Anson Jones County, Texas. A proud...
Alexander County Deputies Charge Taylorsville Woman
Donna Lisa Porter, age 55 of Taylorsville, was taken into custody on June 28th by Alexander County Sheriff’s Deputies. She was charged with two-counts of assault. As of earlier today she remains in custody under a secured bond of $10,000. Her court date is listed for July 22nd. Porter...
Alexander County Deputies Nab Massachusetts Fugitive
Alexander County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested a Massachusetts fugitive on the evening of Friday, June 28th. Donald Albert Thomas, age 55 of Statesville, has an active fugitive warrant issued by authorities in Marshfield, Massachusetts for felony stalking. He remains in the Alexander County Detention Center under a secured bond of $150,000.
New Alexander County School’s Superintendent To Take Over Duties Today
A Special Called Meeting of the Alexander County Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, July 1, 2024, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Board of Education Office, 700 Liledoun Road. Taylorsville. The purpose for the Special Called Meeting is the Oath of Office for the new Superintendent, Dr. Bill...
Herman files for reelection to Soil & Water Board
Colby Herman, age 35 of the Ellendale Community in Taylorsville, filed a notice of candidacy Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the Board of Elections for Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, according to Alexander County Board of Elections staff. He is seeking a second term on the board. Colby and...
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