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Alachua County Stabbing Leaves Three with Life-Threatening Injuries

Crime · Hiddenite

Alachua County Stabbing Leaves Three with Life-Threatening Injuries

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Three people were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following a stabbing incident in Alachua County on Saturday, according to the sheriff’s office.See the Story

Man injured in Alexander County shooting

Alexander County, North Carolina · Alexander County

Man injured in Alexander County shooting

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A man was shot in Alexander County during an argument Wednesday morning.See the Story

Father, son find over 260 Native American artifacts

Native American · Township of Taylorsville

Father, son find over 260 Native American artifacts

By MICAH HENRY “Like father, like son” — that saying holds true for Alan Bentley, 67, and his son, Travis, 44, of the Sugar Loaf Community. Both are avid relic hunters, and their attention to the observing the ground around them has netted many interesting local discoveries. Alan recalls that, as a boy, he found his first artifact, an arrowhead, below the family barn on an old motorcycle trail. That sparked an interest that is still with him, go…Read Article

Two men arrested in stabbing

Two local men face charges following an altercation which led to a stabbing, according to Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell. On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at approximately 10:42 a.m., Alexander County 911 received a report of an assault at 742 Hill River Rd., Hiddenite. Upon arrival, officers located a victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to Iredell Memorial Hospital and later transported to Baptist Hospital …Township of Taylorsville · Township of Taylorsville Read Article

Man arrested after shooting June 25

This photo shows the home where the shooting was reported, at 3603 NC Hwy. 90 East in Taylorsville. A Taylorsville man is in custody after authorities say an argument led to a shooting. On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at approximately 11:14 a.m., Alexander County 911 received a call of a domestic disturbance at 3603 NC Hwy. 90 East, Taylorsville. Upon arrival, officers located James Roger Morton, suffering from a single gunshot wound. Emergency Med…Township of Taylorsville · Township of Taylorsville Read Article

NCDOT local road resurfacing underway

During the Alexander County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meeting recently, it was announced that the N.C. Dept. of Transporation is having resurfacing done on several roads. Some projects are underway; others will have contracts let for upcoming paving. Resurfacing NC 16 in the Town of Taylorsville limits, NC 90 in Stony Point, and Ervin Lane are planned. Resurfacing Icard Ridge Road is nearly complete, along with Black Oak Ridge Ro…Township of Taylorsville · Township of Taylorsville Read Article

Time for Summer fun in Alexander

CONCERTS AND MORE SUMMER EVENTS — There’s quite a bit to do during free time in Alexander County, from cooling off in the water, to outdoor recreation, live concerts, shopping for fresh produce or antiques, or visiting historic and cultural attractions. This aerial photo is from the most recent Courthouse Park concert by Dirty Grass Soul. (Photo courtesy of Alexander County Government.) With the arrival of summer, Alexander County is brimming wi…Township of Taylorsville · Township of Taylorsville Read Article

Public input needed for Alexander County project

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Alexander County is developing a pedestrian and bicycle plan, called "Walk & Bike Alexander County." The county has established a steering committee to help guide the project. One of the first steps is gathering public input through a brief survey,…Alexander County, North Carolina · Alexander County Read Article

Ribbon cutting planned June 20 at Little Japan

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Domestic violence shelter opens in Stony Point

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Joanne “Jo” Louise Malzi

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Joanne “Jo” Louise Malzi, 64, of Stony Point, N.C. passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at Mission Hospital. Joanne was born September 27, 1960, in Johnstown, Pa., to the lateStony Point · Stony Point Read Article

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