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110th Year, 42nd Issue Thursday, May 27, 1999 Sparta, North Carolina

Choate, Alleghany native, hired as chamber director

An Alleghany native has been hired to take over the reins of the Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce.

Murder suspects captured in Tennessee last Saturday

SWEETWATER, Tenn. - Two former Sparta residents who were charged with murder were arrested May 22 and are awaiting extradition to South Carolina after a manhunt that spanned several states.

Hutchinson cabin's restoration detailed

Work is nearly complete on the Hutchinson Family Homestead, a $150,000 project at Stone Mountain State Park.

Training event held near park

MAHOGANY ROCK - Federal, state and local search and rescue personnel participated together this weekend in one of the wildest portions of North Carolina in a three-day simulated airplane crash and missing person exercise.

Piney Creek youth competes on rodeo circuit; looks forward to Sparta event

Heather Williams of Piney Creek has found a pastime she loves, and this weekend she gets to compete at it here in Alleghany.

The Alleghany News

Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County

Tree group joins effort in preserving the New River

Members of the North Carolina Christmas Tree Association have joined efforts to protect the world's second oldest river.

Dance Recital Held

Dancers from The Dance Place showed off their moves Saturday night during a recital in the Sparta Elementary School Auditorium.
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