Bethlehem, NC

The Alexander County America 250 Committee invites the public to a special America 250 event on Saturday, November 14, at 3:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church. The afternoon will feature a history lecture, “The Impact of Veterans and Early Settlers on Alexander County,” by Dr. Warren Hollar, along with patriotic music by The Barnes Family […]

Jason Daniel Hollar, age 44, Duncan Hill LN., Taylorsville, was apprehended on Tuesday by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office. The charges include Felony possession of methamphetamine Felony maintain a vehicle/dwelling/place for controlled substance Possession of drug paraphernalia Resisting a public officer Hollar has a history of charges and convictions including felony possession of methamphetamine, felony […]

A child care worker has been charged after being accused of hurting a child, according to Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell. On October 10, 2026, the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office received a report regarding alleged child abuse at Mt. Bethel Methodist Church Child Development Center, located in Bethlehem. On October 21, 2026, following an investigation…

A child care worker at Mt. Bethel Methodist Church Child Development Center in Bethlehem was charged with misdemeanor assault on a child.

On October 10, the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office received a report regarding alleged child abuse at Mt. Bethel Methodist Church Child Development Center, located in Bethlehem. On October 21, following an investigation, deputies arrested 36-year-old Holly Marie Payne, Old Schoolhouse RD, Taylorsville. Payne was listed as an employee of the center at the time of […]

The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, NC State Bureau of Investigation, and NC Highway Patrol, conducted a search warrant at an address off of Steffey Lane, in the Bethlehem Community. As a result of the search warrant, the following arrests were made: Joseph Andrew Holbrook, W/M age 32.…

Sandra Darlene Yoder Harrell, lovingly known as Sandi, passed away on October 7, 2026, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House in Catawba County. She was born to Richard Yoder and the late Carolyn Tramel Smith on August 11, 1962, in Catawba County. She worked as a waitress at PJ’s Bethlehem Seafood & Steak. Survivors…

The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, NC SBI, and NC Highway Patrol, conducted a search warrant at an address off of Steffey Lane, in the Bethlehem community overnight. As a result, the following arrests were made: Steven Douglas Brown, age 50. Steffey LN., Taylorsville Felony Possession of Controlled […]

Thursday, October 8th. Day 281 of 2026 It’s Salmon Day. Let me tell you the Grilled Salmon at PJ’’s Bethlehem Seafood and Steak is yummy ! Happy Pierogi Day ! Good stuff right out of Poland 1871: The Great Chicago Fire broke out. Over 17,000 buildings would be consumed 1945: President Truman announced that only […]