Robbie Herman is a young musician from western Alexander County, North Carolina, who loves old-time folk string music that hails from the late 19th and early 20th Century -- some songs date even earlier. He plays old-time style guitar and banjo and is learning the fiddle as well.

Sounds from the 17th Annual Alexander County Salute of Veterans, May 30, 2021.

With apologies to Robert Frost for the title, we bring you an interview with Dale Clary and Paula Cline. Dale, 68, and his wife, Gale, 62, are planning to run the Disney Marathon in January 2020 as a fundraiser for Alexander County Partnership for Children, which supports children age birth to five years in the area. Dale, a Partnership Board membe…

The Times Audiorama asks folks around downtown Taylorsville, "What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?"

Sounds from the Alexander County Veterans Day 2019 Ceremony at Alexander Central Auditorium in Taylorsville, NC, USA. A special salute to World War II veterans, including Honored Guest, Devon James, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

In this Audiorama, managing editor Micah Henry interviews Jacavian Voss, a 2019 graduate of Alexander Central High School. Jacavian was accepted to several prestigious colleges and has chosen to attend Harvard University beginning in the Fall of 2019. He explains how going to Harvard has been a dream of his for a very long time.…

The Taylorsville Times' Audiorama host Micah Henry speaks with 89-year-old Gerald Harrington, last surviving member of the Dixie Ramblers bluegrass band, which played in the region around Taylorsville, North Carolina, USA, in the 1950s. His son, Dennis, also takes part in the conversation.