Alleghany News Online

111th Year, 3rd Issue

Thursday, August 26, 1999

Sparta, North Carolina

Events span apple pies, concerts and midway rides Over 4,500 people came to visit the Alleghany Agricultural Fair during last week's 12th annual event. Area construction values on the rise Even with an increase in the cost of materials, new construction has not declined in Alleghany County over the past year. Health Choice plan continues to grow The N.C. Health Choice insurance program is having good success here in Alleghany County, according to Colleen Wyatt of the department of social services.	Judges are appointed by board of elections The Alleghany County Board of Elections has appointed judges and chief judges for each precinct. Rodeo packs in a crowd during fair The bulls seemed to be the victor at the second-annual Bullmania held last Saturday night. Read this week's Reality Check! Del Reeves Homecoming ^The Alleghany News Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County	New rules for ginseng established Ginseng harvesting season will open on Sept. 1 with a few rule changes imposed by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Phone scam announced by chamber The Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce announced that a fraudulent advertising scheme may have taken place in this area during August 1998. Clerk's office relieved of child support burden The process for paying child support in Alleghany will change on Sept. 24, as North Carolina joins other states in making a centralized point for check collection.
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