Taylorsville News

The man charged with the murder of Travis Baker, made his first court appearance today and remains in the custody of the Catawba County jail.

The dispute over four words provoked men to insults such as "bigot" and "Hitler." The dispute over four words sent a carload of pastors from Alexander County all the way to Raleigh last week to insist on dissension from a lawmaker.

RALEIGH a ' Law enforcement officials say they have captured the inmate who escaped from Gaston Correctional Center Saturday morning.

The storm it was tracking has weakened. 7:05 p.m.: The National Weather Service has extended the warning to expire at 7:15 p.m. It said the storm is moving to the southeast and is weakening.

Andrea Faw quickly adapted to the change of pace in Statesville. The Sub Express on West Broad Street brings in about six times more foot traffic than her old store, Sub Express II in Taylorsville.

Winfield native Beverly Mitchell may be a long way from home, but she's right where she wants to be.

The N.C. Department of Transportation is using American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to make the drive on U.S. 64 between Statesville and Taylorsville smoother for motorists.

Heavy rain flooded roads and forced evacuations this morning across North Carolina's foothills and in parts of South Carolina's upstate, and forecasters say those conditions could develop elsewhere today across the Charlotte metro region.

Investigators said they suspect they've found the body of a missing person in Alexander County.

Around 1,100 General Motors dealerships across the country are set to close under the automaker's future plan.

TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. a ' Upholstery source Craftmaster Furniture has promoted Greg Rogers to vice president of sales administration, a new position for the company, and has expanded his duties.

A popular thing in the Hickory, North Carolina area is riding horses and if you're a novice don't let that stop you.

Police fear that a man missing two weeks was the victim of foul play. Fidel Trejos Portillo, 21, of Taylorsville, was last seen Wednesday, April 28, at the KFC/Taco Bell in Taylorsville at about 11 p.m. when he entered a white Ford Explorer with two unidentified Hispanic men, said Det.

Police in Taylorsville are looking at whether foul play may be involved in the disappearance of a 20-year-old man.

Issue: James Allen Salmons, 44, of Taylorsville, was arrested Wednesday and charged with robbing the First Citizens Bank in Bethlehem.

A prosecutor says there is not enough evidence to file criminal charges in the case of an inmate who suffered devastating injuries while in solitary confinement last year at a state prison in Taylorsville.

Produce: Apples, Asian pears, peaches and nectarines. Details: Usually 10 varieties of apples.

Motorcycle and car enthusiasts can indulge in their hobby and help an agency dedicated to preventing child abuse at the same time.

Arthur Davis stood in a makeshift cage on the stage of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church.

In February 1999, two Alexander County men, who had served as deacons together in their local church, began talking about a partnership to form a local finance company that would better serve the needs of their community.