3+ hour, 10+ min 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…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (333+ words) The ratification of Alexander County on January 15, 1847, was a significant event in the history of North Carolina as it marked the establishment of a new county from parts of Iredell, Wilkes, and Caldwell counties. Once all 179 candles are blown out,…...