Alexander County held a ribbon cutting and open house on Friday, July 31, 2026, for the newly renovated county-owned building at 16 West Main Avenue in downtown Taylorsville. One of the largest crowds ever to attend a local ribbon cutting gathered to celebrate the transformation of the historic downtown building, which formerly housed the Alexander County Chamber of Commerce. The renovated building is home to Kiley’s Sugar Shoppe on the ground floor with two upper-level residential apartments. “We’re so glad that Kiley chose to stay in Alexander County and Taylorsville and selected this building for her business. “Thank you for your investment in Alexander County and the Town of Taylorsville,” said Commissioner Marty Pennell.