Richard Gilbert

The Hickory Police Department is investigating an incident involving a pedestrian who was struck by a train at the pedestrian crossing between Union Square and Hickory Station on Thursday, June 11. Hickory Police responded to the incident at 4:43 p.m. The train was traveling east along the square just after 4:40 p.m. when the pedestrian crossed from the south side of the tracks toward Union Square. The subject was pronounced deceased on scene. This is an ongoing investigation.

Taylorsville Man Detained Without Bond June 11, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert Payton Mackenzie Parsons A Taylorsville man is being held in custody without bond. Overnight, 27-year-old Payton Mackenzie Parsons, NC HWY 16 S., Taylorsville, was taken into custody by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office. He’s charged with domestic criminal trespass, crime of domestic violence and assault on a female. Parson is being held under a mandatory 48-hour period before bond (if granted) can be set.