The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office invites the public to a retirement celebration to honor Sheriff Chris Bowman and his 43 years of service to the county on Thursday, December 1, at East Taylorsville Baptist Church. The program begins at 11:00 a.m. in the Jennings Family Ministry Building. There will be a floating light lunch which will be served from Noon until 2:00 p.m.

[Story and photo courtesy of Rick Gilbert, WACB]