| 111th Year, 2nd Issue | Thursday, August 19, 1999 | Sparta, North Carolina |
River levels low; farmers eye droughtWith drought-like conditions in Alleghany County, many farmers are experiencing a decline in their hay crop and pasture availability.County seeks bids on voting machinesThe Alleghany County Board of Commissioners has decided to seek bids on both tabulators and touch screen voting machines.New River partners funding heraldedWith a work plan including everything from a 300 acre park to a visitor's center, the New River Community Partners (NRCP) has come a long way from their beginning just over a year ago. |
Superior Court docket is listedA motion was handed down in Alleghany Superior Court last week to allow the murder charge against Billy Dean Whitaker to be heard in court as a capital murder case.
Christian Youth Rally draws 350, surpasses goal by raising $2,379350 participate in Second Annual Alleghany County Christian Youth Rally held on Saturday, Aug. 7 at Trojan Family Bowl in Sparta.AHS ABC test scores discussed by boardDifferent ways to bring the Alleghany High School's ABCs test scores up this years was discussed at the regularly-scheduled meeting of the Alleghany Board of Education last Monday night.The Alleghany News |
Tax bill delay?Due to a delay in the mailing of the property tax notices, most Alleghany County property owners will only have seven days to take advantage of an early payment discount.Pistol seized during courtTwo law enforcement officers had a scary moment last Thursday in Alleghany Superior Court when they found a loaded pistol in the back pocket of a defendant.
Higgins prepares for another homecomingLocal singer/songwriter turned promoter J.D. Higgins is trying to get ready for another homecoming. |
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