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Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:41:10 +0000

Monday, July 26, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

Area jobs picture brightens slightly

Alexander County News — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:51:18 +0000

Unemployment in the Greater Hickory area dropped for a fourth consecutive month in June.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:58:49 +0000

Friday, July 23, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

Old medical equipment on auction block

Alexander County News — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:20:52 +0000

Blood pressure gauges, X-ray machines and operating tables are among the pieces being auctioned from the former Alexander Community Hospital.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:39:05 +0000

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:38:25 +0000

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

Alexander County Escaped Inmate Arrested

Alexander County News — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:05:22 +0000

Alexander County- An inmate who escaped from the Alexander Correctional Institute was arrested over the weekend in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Fires, flooding in Alexander County

Alexander County News — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:05:48 +0000

A violent thunderstorm spawned lightning that sparked two fires and heavy rain that flooded the Alexander County Courthouse on Monday.

Prisoner captured

Alexander County News — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:17:56 +0000

Alexander County prison escapee Xavier Hosea Shaw was caught near Raleigh Saturday night.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:03:13 +0000

Sunday, July 11, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

Escaped Inmate Caught In Wake County

Alexander County News — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 03:25:08 +0000

An escaped inmate from Alexander County was taken into custody in Wake County. Investigators said Xavier Shaw, 43, was taken into custody in North Raleigh around 9 p.m. Saturday.

DWI crackdown

Alexander County News — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 08:19:58 +0000

RALEIGH a ' State and local law officers cited 1,291 motorists for driving while impaired during the "Booze It & Lose It: Operation Firecracker" campaign over the Fourth of July holiday.

DOC official: Internal investigation underway after inmate escape

Alexander County News — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:09:43 +0000

A state Department of Correction official said an internal investigation is underway after an inmate escaped from an Alexander County prison last week.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:55:13 +0000

Thursday, July 08, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

State House votes to ban Internet Sweepstakes

Alexander County News — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:35:47 +0000

The State House put the final nail in the coffin for Internet Sweepstakes businesses in North Carolina, voting overwhelmingly to ban them.

The Springs at Barium, Part II

Alexander County News — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:43:47 +0000

We continue the story of the springs located at what we now call "Barium Springs," with the story of the springs apart from the Presbyterian Orphanage.

Authorities focus search for escaped inmate in Wake Co.

Alexander County News — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:39:03 +0000

Authorities are focusing their search for an escaped inmate in Wake County. Prison officials say Xavier Shaw hid in a vehicle on June 30 as it left an inmate construction site in Alexander County.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:45:33 +0000

Monday, July 05, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

Souped-up lawn mowers race for charity

Alexander County News — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:35:39 +0000

The fastest lawn mowers in Alexander County went head-to-head Friday night at the Alexander County Fairgrounds in the name of charity and a good time.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 21:16:32 +0000

Friday, July 02, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

3-Alarm Fire Breaks Out On Barrett Mountain 53 min ago

Alexander County News — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 23:38:20 +0000

Firefighters responded to a three-alarm fire on Barrett Mountain Thursday afternoon.

Prison escape in Alexander County

Alexander County News — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:18:23 +0000

Search teams are looking for an escaped convict from the Alexander Correctional Institution.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:34:44 +0000

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:50:52 +0000

Saturday, June 26, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

Area jobless rates drop slightly

Alexander County News — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:32:03 +0000

Unemployment in the Greater Hickory area dropped for a third consecutive month in May.

Port-a-Pit earns kudos from Our State

Alexander County News — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:36:06 +0000

Port-a-Pit BBQ is no longer Statesville's best-kept secret. The East Statesville restaurant/caterer earned a mention in the July Our State magazine cover story, "100 Foods You Must Eat in 100 Counties." Port-a-Pit a ' well-known locally a ' was chosen as Iredell County's representative.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:47:46 +0000

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

Man drowns in Wilson Creek

Alexander County News — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:15:40 +0000

A swimming outing along Wilson Creek turned deadly for an Alexander County man over the weekend.

Three face charges in five-month burglary string

Alexander County News — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:51:22 +0000

Three men believed to be connected to a string of break-ins in the Bethlehem area over the past five months are in jail and are facing more than 40 charges.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 19:09:59 +0000

Sunday, June 20, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:07:57 +0000

Thursday, June 17, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:51:21 +0000

Monday, June 14, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:01:58 +0000

Friday, June 11, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:22:10 +0000

Tuesday, June 08, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

Graduate on the brink of dropping out comes back to get diploma

Alexander County News — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:12:27 +0000

Published: Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 5:00 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 2:07 a.m. Editor's note: This is the 10th in a series of 14 profiles of high school graduates in Davidson County.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 13:08:44 +0000

Saturday, June 05, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

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Alexander County News — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:50:41 +0000

Wednesday, June 02, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

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Alexander County News — Sun, 30 May 2010 12:02:42 +0000

Sunday, May 30, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

Jobless rate drops for 2nd straight month

Alexander County News — Sat, 29 May 2010 10:55:07 +0000

Unemployment in the Greater Hickory area dropped for a second consecutive month in April.

Officer wants job back after shooting cat

Alexander County News — Sat, 29 May 2010 06:50:36 +0000

A state trooper who wanted to stop animals from climbing on his vehicles trapped his neighbor's 5-month-old kitten and shot it to death after it hissed and scratched his hand.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Thu, 27 May 2010 11:33:21 +0000

Thursday, May 27, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

4 arrests in armed robbery

Alexander County News — Tue, 25 May 2010 05:03:35 +0000

The Alexander County Sheriff's Office brought charges against four people for the armed robbery of the Bethlehem Pharmacy on May 16.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Mon, 24 May 2010 10:30:42 +0000

Monday, May 24, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

N.C. 127 bridge work to start in June

Alexander County News — Sat, 22 May 2010 07:35:35 +0000

Work on the N.C. 127 bridge connecting Alexander and Catawba counties is expected to start by the beginning of June.

North Carolina Woman Charged with Embezzling Insurance Premiums

Alexander County News — Fri, 21 May 2010 14:42:25 +0000

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin announced the arrest of Vickie Bowman of Taylorsville on seven counts embezzlement.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Fri, 21 May 2010 10:27:56 +0000

Friday, May 21, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

Challenge accepted: new school brings new focus

Alexander County News — Fri, 21 May 2010 05:13:14 +0000

Bradley Witherspoon will graduate Saturday from Challenger High School. He said if he didn't attend the school, he doubts he would have graduated high school.

Search continues for Hickory couple accused of robbing Bethlehem pharmacy

Alexander County News — Thu, 20 May 2010 20:44:09 +0000

The Hickory Police Department is helping the Alexander County Sheriff's Office search for a couple that robbed the Bethlehem Pharmacy Sunday.

I-40 snarled in Statesville

Alexander County News — Thu, 20 May 2010 14:34:41 +0000

A downed telephone cable has cut service to part of Iredell County after closing both sides of Interstate 40 earlier this morning.

Deputies Question ‘Person Of Interest’ In String Of Crimes

Alexander County News — Wed, 19 May 2010 17:32:05 +0000

Investigators in Alexander County are working to piece together a string of crimes that happened early Wednesday morning.

SHP working to reduce wrecks involving teens

Alexander County News — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:17:32 +0000

Troopers from the North Carolina Highway Patrol are working in the areas around high schools in Iredell and Alexander counties in order to reduce collisions involving teen drivers.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Tue, 18 May 2010 09:25:33 +0000

Monday, May 17, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

Armed robbers steal pills at Bethlehem Pharmacy

Alexander County News — Tue, 18 May 2010 05:11:12 +0000

Alexander County Sheriff's Office is looking for a couple that robbed the Bethlehem Pharmacy at gunpoint Sunday evening.

Police Searching For Couple Who Robbed Pharmacy 47 min ago

Alexander County News — Mon, 17 May 2010 23:06:37 +0000

Investigators in Alexander County have been working on a robbery case where a couple robbed a pharmacy at gunpoint.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Sat, 15 May 2010 07:08:02 +0000

Saturday, May 15, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

Regional Briefs: Watts plans to offer a budget to board today

Alexander County News — Thu, 13 May 2010 13:42:19 +0000

County Manager Dudley Watts will present his proposed budget today to the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Wed, 12 May 2010 06:25:08 +0000

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

Brutality Records Bloo…

Alexander County News — Sun, 09 May 2010 11:01:59 +0000

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Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Sun, 09 May 2010 05:52:13 +0000

Saturday, May 08, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Thu, 06 May 2010 04:49:10 +0000

Wednesday, May 05, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

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Alexander County News — Mon, 03 May 2010 04:41:20 +0000

Sunday, May 02, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

11th Annual Run for th…

Alexander County News — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:47:22 +0000

Stroll through The Fair Barn in Pinehrust to taste over 100 wines donated by Classic/Mutual Distributing Co.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:32:49 +0000

Thursday, April 29, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

EnergyUnited starts work on solar farm

Alexander County News — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:37:42 +0000

Statesville-based electric cooperative EnergyUnited said it has broken ground on its first solar project, a farm now under construction in Alexander County.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:09:32 +0000

Monday, April 26, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

ACW pro wrestling

Alexander County News — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 07:55:39 +0000

ACW will be in Laurinburg NC at the NG Armory on sat April 24. All the ACW stars will be in action, with Chief Red Thunder, Timber, Lumbee Warrior, Main Attraction, Alex Adonis, Brute Force 2, Ethan Storm and more.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 03:51:08 +0000

Friday, April 23, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

Region’s jobless rates drop

Alexander County News — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:41:47 +0000

Unemployment in the Greater Hickory Metro was 14.5 percent in March, down from 15.8 percent in February.

Walk honors children who died as a result of abuse

Alexander County News — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:24:47 +0000

Amy Eisele gleaned more than hope from the crowd gathered in front of the Iredell County Hall of Justice on Wednesday morning.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:45:33 +0000

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

Armstrong ‘loving’ life as West’s new principal

Alexander County News — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:05:58 +0000

Two weeks after his work as principal at West Iredell High School began, Richard Armstrong Jr.

Contractors to repave N.C. 127 overpass at night

Alexander County News — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:05:34 +0000

The N.C. 127 bridge that links Catawba and Alexander counties will close only during evenings for repaving.

Moravian Falls Man Dies in Alexander Co. Logging Accident

Alexander County News — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:21:29 +0000

A Wilkes man is the victim of a fatal logging accident in Alexander county. Fire Marshal, Russell Greene says the accident happened Wednesday afternoon about 1pm.

Members of North Carolina Fraud and Theft Ring Sentenced

Alexander County News — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 02:16:15 +0000

Members of a prolific theft and fraud ring which operated in and around the Charlotte metropolitan area, as well as neighboring cities and states from 2003 through 2008 have all been sentenced in U.S. District Court announced U.S. Attorney Edward R. Ryan of the Western District of North Carolina.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 03:13:54 +0000

Friday, April 02, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

Ag boss moving on

Alexander County News — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:35:06 +0000

He's helped city folk grow greener grass, country folk raise prosperous gardens and farmers increase their efficiency and profitability.

Get cash back on new homes in Olivers Landing, Hickory NC

Alexander County News — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:19:00 +0000

If you thinking about buying a new home in Olivers Landing or any other community in Hickory NC, YOU CAN get an additional 1% CASH BACK! The Olivers Landing Subdivision is located in Alexander County, Hickory NC.

NC residents slow to turn in census forms

Alexander County News — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:33:30 +0000

North Carolina is near the bottom among states in how quickly residents are returning their 2010 census forms, a new online Census Bureau map shows.

Need mulch? Hickory has heaps of it

Alexander County News — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:35:38 +0000

It's springtime, and if you're looking for some mulch or compost, Hickory has a deal for you.

Now What Was I Saying?

Alexander County News — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:02:31 +0000

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Armed men, woman storm Hiddenite home

Alexander County News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:56:17 +0000

Deputies have arrested three people in an armed robbery at a Hiddenite home on Adams Lane committed on Feb.

Local transit system gets federal grant

Alexander County News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:20:34 +0000

The Western Piedmont Regional Transit Authority will get $138,568 from the federal government for operating expenses.

Deputies Step Up Patrols After Recent Break-Ins 11 min ago

Alexander County News — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:14:35 +0000

A rash of home break-ins in Alexander County has sheriff's deputies pouring all of their resources into catching the culprits.

70-year-old killed in crash

Alexander County News — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:26:04 +0000

A crash in Alexander County killed a 70-year-old Taylorsville man Saturday evening.

Jail, courthouse expansion is up for review

Alexander County News — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 23:41:22 +0000

Published: Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 5:50 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 5:50 p.m. The Davidson County courthouse complex and jail are set to be reviewed for possible expansion, again.

Prosecutor running for district attorney

Alexander County News — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:30:50 +0000

Veteran prosecutor Jason Parker is running for district attorney for the 25th Prosecutorial District.

Pricey dinner for ABC board costs liquor company $6,000 in fines

Alexander County News — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:13:45 +0000

The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission has fined a liquor company $6,000 for throwing a pricey dinner for the Mecklenburg ABC board.

Sheriff seeks help on cold case

Alexander County News — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:07:34 +0000

The Alexander County Sheriff's Office is looking for help to solve a 20-year-old case.

Family arrested during break-in

Alexander County News — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:04:35 +0000

Alexander County deputies arrested and charged a married couple and a 16-year-old with felony breaking and entering and attempted larceny.

Charlotte-Area Braces For Slippery, Icy Commute

Alexander County News — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:23:15 +0000

Several counties north of Charlotte are bracing for an icy night and a slippery start to the morning.

Is there school on Monday? No decision yet by CMS

Alexander County News — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:20:55 +0000

The question being asked across the Piedmont and foothills this Sunday afternoon is: Will there be school Monday? Students and staff in the Caldwell County Schools, north of Hickory, were first to get an answer.

Officers seek information on sex offenders

Alexander County News — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:15:27 +0000

The Burke County Sheriff's Office needs information about the location of four registered sex offenders who failed to notify the authorities of their new addresses.

Alexander County Department of Corrections Employee Arrested

Alexander County News — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:11:34 +0000

Taylorsville- An Alexander County Department of Corrections employee was arrested after police reportedly found two pipe bombs in her vehicle.

Roads, closings … county-by-county

Alexander County News — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:08:12 +0000

Here is a county-by-county look at road conditions and closings, as of Monday afternoon: Alexander U.S. and state routes are mostly clear, with some snow-covered spots.

Richmond County schools closed Monday

Alexander County News — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:19:07 +0000

Harrington Funeral Home was originally founded in the 1930's. Since that time the funeral home has had several owners, as well as names.

Region’s jobless rate rises

Alexander County News — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:02:36 +0000

Unemployment in the Greater Hickory area was 14.8 percent in December 2009, up from 14.4 percent in November.

Organ Donation Program

Alexander County News — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:22:39 +0000

Join us for an informative program from Carolina Donor Services and the NC Eye Bank on how to become an organ and tissue donor and how those donations can help save the lives of others.

Man Broke Into 14 Vehicles, Deputies Say

Alexander County News — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:02:34 +0000

An Iredell County man was charged last week with breaking into 14 vehicles in Iredell and Alexander counties, deputies said.

Teen to reunite with mare taken by horse thief

Alexander County News — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:43:12 +0000

Fourteen-year-old Dustin Christian Dalton with his horse, Blue, who disappeared Dec.

Arrest warrant issued in horse theft

Alexander County News — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:24:33 +0000

Iredell County authorities on Monday have issued an arrest warrant for a Statesville man they believe stole a 5-year-old mare and sold it to an Alexander County woman for $60. By mid-afternoon Monday, the alleged horse thief, Jody Lynn Robinson, had not been found, said Iredell Sheriff's Sgt.