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Mitchell named Asst. County Manager
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (376+ words) Long-time Alexander County employee Josh Mitchell has been selected to serve as Alexander County Assistant County Manager, effective July 6, 2026. A lifelong Alexander County resident, Mitchell brings 22 years of county government experience, extensive leadership skills, and thorough knowledge of county operations....
Commissioners aim to fully fund school request
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (509+ words) To finalize details on the 2026-2027 budget, the Alexander County Board of Commissioners held a final budget work session on Monday, June 8, 2026. The major topics of discussion were the 5-cent property tax rate decrease, the request from Alexander County Schools, and…...
Partnership for Children welcomes new Director
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (236+ words) The Taylorsville Times By ANGELA FARR KING The Alexander County Partnership for Children (ACPFC) recently welcomed a new director, Mrs Ashli has served as the Early Childhood Support Coordinator for the Partnership since 2017 so she is extremely familiar with the…...
Student recognized as a hero
3+ week, 6+ day ago (273+ words) The Taylorsville Times By ANGELA FARR KING The Alexander County Board of Education held their monthly meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 6: 00 p. m It was a night of celebrating the accomplishments of some of the outstanding students in Alexander County Schools…...
Miss North Carolina visits school
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (316+ words) Sophia Kellstrom, Miss North Carolina 2025, and Zoe Charles, who is Miss Carolina Foothills 2025, came to visit Taylorsville Elementary School students on February 9. During her visit, Kellstrom talked to students about spreading kindness. One way in which Kellstrom does this is…...
America 250 Lecture Two set March 7
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (306+ words) The Alexander County America 250 Committee is proud to announce the second in the series of 2026 lectures commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 179th anniversary of Alexander County On Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 3: 00 p. m in Davis Hall of the First…...
No School January 30, Optional Teacher Workday
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (58+ words) Due to continued icy road conditions, some unsafe parking lots and sidewalks, Alexander County Schools will be closed to all students tomorrow, Friday, January 30, 2026. There will be no remote learning instruction. This will be an Optional Teacher Workday; staff may…...
Schools on 2-hour delay Dec. 9
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (46+ words) Alexander County Schools will be on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, due to wet roads and expected sub-freezing temperatures across the county, according to a school press release. Before and After-School Care will also operate on a 2-hour delay....
Spelling Bee winner, runner-up announced
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (208+ words) The Taylorsville Times The winner of the 2026 Alexander County Schools Spelling Bee is Jace Foster, seventh grader from East Alexander Middle School (above right) He won with the word "bodega." Jace goes to compete in March at Panthers Stadium in…...
Dorothy B. Killian: Oldest Living Happy Plains Teacher
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (145+ words) By DR. IRIS BARRETT AND SANFORD TEAGUE Special to The Times During Black History Month, we honor Dorothy B. Killian. At 91, she is the oldest living teacher who taught at Happy Plains School in Taylorsville. She began her teaching career there…...