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110th Year, 32nd Issue Thursday, March 18, 1999 Sparta, North Carolina

Man apprehended in Wilkes after three-county chase 

Police from three counties converged on the south side of Alleghany County last Wednesday, March 10, to search for a man that led authorities on a 40-mile chase that began in
Independence, Va. 

Sparta men help capture suspect in Wilkes County 

Two Sparta men who helped capture a fugitive officers chased from Virginia to Wilkes County on Wednesday afternoon said they
were "pretty sure we could handle him." 


Sanders celebrates 100th birthday 

Rose Sanders celebrated her 100th birthday last Friday with friends and family at Sunrise Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center of Alleghany. 

Economy strong in Alleghany 

The economic growth of Alleghany County is predicted to be among one of the fastest in the state this year, according to a university
study. 

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Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County

Hearing on school plan set tonight 

The public hearing on the school facilities plan will be held tonight, Thursday, at 7 p.m. in the courtroom of the Alleghany County Courthouse. 

E-911 system goes online 

Alleghany County's new E-911 system officially went online Monday, offering a new level of emergency service to residents here. 

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