| 111th Year, 6th Issue | Thursday, September 23, 1999 | Sparta, North Carolina |
Affordable housing venture approved in Sparta locationThe Northwestern Regional Housing Authority founder and Executive Director Ned Fowler recently announced that a new apartment "village" has been funded and will be built near Bristol Compressors in Sparta.Task force to help workers find new careersOn Sept. 14 at 4 p.m., VF Knitwear sent out a fax to local media announcing the closing of its Sparta sewing plant, which operated under the name of Bassett Walker.
Homecoming show draws crowdThe sixth annual Del Reeves Homecoming Show was sold out for one show and nearly sold out for the second last Saturday night at the Sparta Elementary School Auditorium, according to event organizer J.D. Higgins.New counseling service opensIf you are feeling like you need someone to talk to, maybe a professional, or just a good listener - Mountain Top Counseling is now open in Sparta. |
Two take bird count to new heightsJim Keighton and Eric Harrold hold a common fascination and this fascination has led them both to a common ground located on the Blue Ridge Parkway at the Mahogany Rock Overlook.Fire report issued by N.C. Forest ServiceCounty Ranger Melvin Crouse has released the end of year report for the North Carolina Forest Resources in Alleghany County.Timber planting services offeredAnyone with open land or land that has been recently timbered, can contact the North Carolina Forest Service about planting trees for the upcoming spring season.Read this week's Reality Check!The Alleghany News |
After school learning program begins hereThe Mountaineer Millennium Consortium started last week at Sparta Elementary School with a blast.Schools accept $74,000 donationDuring their regular monthly meeting, members of the Alleghany County School Board were informed of a $74,000 anonymous gift given to the school system that day to go toward the construction of a field house at Alleghany High School.Aid is sought for eastern N.C. victimsWhile Hurricane Floyd ravaged the eastern portion of North Carolina, the storm was barely noticeable here in Alleghany County.
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