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Alexander County 4-H has made history on the national stage. The local 4-H “Grill Billies” cooking team was named Grand Champion of the 2026 National 4-H Food Challenge in Texas, becoming the first North Carolina team to win the national competition. The victory also marked the first time an out-of-state team has claimed the national title, ending Texas’s eight-year winning streak.
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The Alexander County Board of Commissioners approved an economic development incentive grant for Hefner Reels LLC to support the local company’s planned expansion. The company plans to expand its current operations by upfitting an existing warehouse for manufacturing and storage, along with a $1.3 million investment in new equipment.
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Alexander County has been awarded a $640,184.10 grant from the North Carolina 911 Board to replace outdated equipment at the county’s 911 communications center and improve backup communications capabilities. The grant was announced during the North Carolina 911 Board meeting on August 28 in Raleigh after being recommended for approval by the board’s Grant Committee.
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What’s happening in Alexander County? We’re making it easier to find out! Check out the October 2026 Calendar of Events featuring upcoming events, activities, and meetings happening across county government.
Link to PDF: https://alexandercountync.s.gy/october-2026-calendar
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The public is invited to the Alexander County Veterans Job Fair on Thursday, October 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the CVCC Alexander Applied Technologies Center. Presented by NCWorks Career Center and Alexander County Government, the job fair provides an excellent opportunity for residents to find their next career. The event is tailored for veterans, but everyone is invited to participate.
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In-person early voting for the 2026 General Election begins Thursday, October 15, and runs through Saturday, October 31, at three (3) locations across Alexander County. Early voting hours are weekdays from 8:00 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. and the last Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The early voting sites are: CVCC Alexander Applied Technologies Center, Bethlehem Community Fire & Rescue, and Hiddenite Fire Department.
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The Alexander County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with the North Carolina Railroad Company to receive an additional $50,000 grant to evaluate a second site in the Alexander Industrial Park. The first $50,000 grant agreement was approved in August.
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The Alexander County America 250 Committee invites the public to an America 250 event on Saturday, November 14, at 3:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church. The afternoon will feature a history lecture, “Impact of Veterans and Early Settlers on Alexander County,” by Dr. Warren Hollar, along with patriotic music by Kim Pennell, The Barnes Family, and the Third Creek Baptist Church Praise Team.
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Duke Energy began renovations at Dusty Ridge Park on September 21. The boat access area and walking trail will be closed during construction, which is expected to continue through mid-December. The project will not affect the ballfield complex.
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Planning is underway for the 79th Annual Alexander County Christmas Parade, which is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, at 3:00 p.m. in downtown Taylorsville. The parade is held each year on the first Saturday in December. Nominations for Grand Marshal are now being accepted through Friday, October 30.
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Alexander County Animal Services recently announced the placement of two new microchip scanning stations in the community, with a third station coming soon. The scanning stations are designed to give residents another resource when they find a lost pet.
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The City of Hickory is upgrading water meters throughout its water system, including those in Alexander County. The county’s share of the project will be paid from its Water & Sewer Fund. The new Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system, known as Hickory H₂O, will replace older water meters with new technology designed to provide more accurate and reliable readings, improve water-use information, and help identify possible leaks more quickly.
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Residents urged to register for CodeRED alerts
Alexander County Government has reinstated the use of the CodeRED emergency notification system to keep residents informed and enhance public safety. CodeRED is a useful tool to provide important messaging via phone, email, text, and push notifications. Registration is quick, free, and easy. Residents may register for CodeRED alerts at https://accountportal.onsolve.net/AlexanderCountyCodeRED.
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Employment opportunities with Alexander County Govt.
Are you looking for a rewarding career? Alexander County Government posts job openings on GovernmentJobs.com as they become available. Apply today!
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