| 111th Year, 4th Issue | Thursday, September 9, 1999 | Sparta, North Carolina |
Sparta man slain; son charged in hammer attackA 17-year-old Sparta man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his father and namesake, William Clay Moxley Sr., according to warrants filed by Det. Lt. Wayne Crouse of the Sparta Police Department.County voting machines to be selected ThursdayThe Alleghany County Board of Commissioners were informed Tuesday that the bids for voting machines were opened on Sept. 2 at 2 p.m.SAT scores show small increase in AlleghanyAlleghany High School saw a significant increase in their SAT scores last year, according to information released last week from the North Carolina State Board of Education. |
One town candidate withdrawsOne candidate has withdrew his name from the Sparta Town Council election.
Mays works to help workers, families cope with problemsWith a growing number of concerns in society about workplace tensions and violence, many companies are looking toward preventative measures.Tractor pull set Sept. 11The Alleghany Antique Farm Equipment Club's annual tractor pull has been rescheduled for Sept. 11 at 1 p.m at the Carlisle Higgins Agricultural Fairgrounds in Sparta.Read this week's Reality Check!The Alleghany News |
Jones resigns post as Alleghany's band leaderDuring a special called meeting of the Alleghany County Board of Education last Friday, a letter of resignation was received from Alleghany High School band director Chris Jones.
Vandals strike at high schoolLess than a month after the beginning of the new school year, the Alleghany High School campus was vandalized during the late night hours of last Thursday or early Friday morning.Liddle property, 125 acres, sold to state for $405,000About half of 125 acres recently purchased by the state for $405,000 will be added to Stone Mountain State Park, with the other half going to the National Park Service (NPS) as Blue Ridge Parkway property.
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